Is the 2023 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT reliable?

The 2023 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT has 39 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.8x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: above-average. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

What are common problems with the 2023 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT?

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (13 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (10 complaints, avg repair $500); STEERING (5 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2023 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT?

Yes, there are 6 recall(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER. Contact any Land Rover dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to insure a 2023 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2023 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT is approximately $2,250/year (sedan-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2023 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2023 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT has 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 51. The most common issue is electrical problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: sadly, i have to report that i have not had my truck for more than 2 weeks and i had to already bring it to the dealerships for diagnostic evaluation for an electrical fault detection message. as per the service department the vehicle needs a new alternator. hence, needing an alternator replacement . There are 6 recalls issued for this model year.

2 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

13 complaints

33%

• Sadly, I have to report that I have not had my truck for more than 2 weeks and I had to already bring it to the dealerships for diagnostic evaluation for an Electrical fault detection message. As per the service department the vehicle needs a new Alternator. Hence, needing an alternator replacement
• The car had a warning light in December “stop safely electrical fault detected” Land Rover dealership told me nothing was wrong, except I don’t drive enough & the battery was low. Eventually, the warning went away. This week, the warning light was back, along with additional warnings. The car litera
• Less than 2 hours before my car completely shut down while driving, I received an error message stating "Stop safely. Electrical fault detected." I immediately reached out to the service department who told they didn't think the car would have any additional issues and that I should bring it to the

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Sadly, I have to report that I have not had my truck for more than 2 weeks and I had to already bring it to the dealerships for diagnostic evaluation for an Electrical fault detection message. As per the service department the vehicle needs a new Alternator. Hence, needing an alternator replacement ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (6)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION02/02/2023

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.

Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine cam carrier and related components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N763.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2023 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$2,250

Full coverage / month

$188

Liability only / year

$710

vs US avg

+34%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-luxury)1.28x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.05x

= Full coverage estimate$2250

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Land Rover New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

4 yr / 50K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / unlimited mi

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 39 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

☐
ELECTRICAL: Sadly, I have to report that I have not had my truck for more than 2 weeks and I had to already bring it to the dealerships for diagnostic evaluation for an Electrical fault detection message. As per the service department the vehicle needs a new Alternator. Hence, needing an alternator replacement
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
☐
ENGINE: The car had a warning light in December “stop safely electrical fault detected” Land Rover dealership told me nothing was wrong, except I don’t drive enough & the battery was low. Eventually, the warning went away. This week, the warning light was back, along with additional warnings. The car litera
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
☐
STEERING: Car started flashing "Lane assist not available" and steering wheel locked out.. it seems like no power steering anymore.. i am taking it to dealership but could been a major accident.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
☐
SPEED CONTROL: Adaptive Cruise Control does not recognize (at times) stopped cars. SUV will accelerate into a stopped car. Similar problem on the NJ Turnpike traveling 65 mph with Adaptive Cruise Control. All lanes had a meaningful slow down and SUV continued to accelerate into slowdown. Almost had an accident and
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
☐
RECALLS: Verify all 6 recalls have been completed — free at any Land Rover dealer
☐
General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)