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2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER has 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.5x the segment average of 27. The most common issue is electrical problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: start/stop feature shuts the engine down when stopped. engine restarts upon release of brake pedal. car lurches forward as engine restarts. this nearly resulted in a pedestrian collision. pedestrian was crossing against green light. when brake pedal was released, the car lurched forward as engi. There are 10 recalls issued for this model year.

2 crash reports 1 injury

67

Total Complaints

10

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

2.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

11 complaints
16%
  • START/STOP FEATURE SHUTS THE ENGINE DOWN WHEN STOPPED. ENGINE RESTARTS UPON RELEASE OF BRAKE PEDAL. CAR LURCHES FORWARD AS ENGINE RESTARTS. THIS NEARLY RESULTED IN A PEDESTRIAN COLLISION. PEDESTRIAN WAS CROSSING AGAINST GREEN LIGHT. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AS ENGI
  • I WANTED TO INFORM YOU OF A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE WITH 2014 RANGE ROVERS THAT MAY EITHER CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR STRAND SOMEONE MANY MILES FROM CIVILIZATION! I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND THE ROTARY SHIFTER WOULD NOT POP UP AS IT WAS STUCK DOWN AND THE CAR WAS STUCK IN DRIVE! I HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND
  • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LAND ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE SOFTWARE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE MANUFACTURER
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

START/STOP FEATURE SHUTS THE ENGINE DOWN WHEN STOPPED. ENGINE RESTARTS UPON RELEASE OF BRAKE PEDAL. CAR LURCHES FORWARD AS ENGINE RESTARTS. THIS NEARLY RESULTED IN A PEDESTRIAN COLLISION. PEDESTRIAN WAS CROSSING AGAINST GREEN LIGHT. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AS ENGI

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER

Based on 50 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 26K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
27
30-60K
14
60-100K
7
100-150K
1
150-200K
1
200K+
0

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 32K mi · 10 reports
0-30K
5
30-60K
3
60-100K
2
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 32K mi · 8 reports
0-30K
4
30-60K
3
60-100K
0
100-150K
0
150-200K
1
200K+
0

BODY/STRUCTURE

In line with typicalmedian 40K mi · 6 reports
0-30K
2
30-60K
2
60-100K
2
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 4K mi · 5 reports
0-30K
4
30-60K
1
60-100K
0
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

OTHER

Later than typicalmedian 49K mi · 5 reports
0-30K
1
30-60K
2
60-100K
2
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (10)

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH24/05/2019

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ranger Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.

Risk: The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N335. Note: Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15V-385 and need to be remedied again.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,824
Per month
$235
Per mile
23.5¢
MPG
17
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$3,693/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$2,087/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Land Rover RANGE ROVER

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.
Full coverage / year
$2,079
Full coverage / month
$173
Liability only / year
$732
vs US avg
+24%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.92x
= Full coverage estimate$2079

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

These are the terms for a new Land Rover. If you're buying a used 2014 RANGE ROVER, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Land Rover dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
$500
AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 67 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ELECTRICAL: START/STOP FEATURE SHUTS THE ENGINE DOWN WHEN STOPPED. ENGINE RESTARTS UPON RELEASE OF BRAKE PEDAL. CAR LURCHES FORWARD AS ENGINE RESTARTS. THIS NEARLY RESULTED IN A PEDESTRIAN COLLISION. PEDESTRIAN WAS CROSSING AGAINST GREEN LIGHT. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AS ENGI

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ENGINE: I WANTED TO INFORM YOU OF A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE WITH 2014 RANGE ROVERS THAT MAY EITHER CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR STRAND SOMEONE MANY MILES FROM CIVILIZATION! I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND THE ROTARY SHIFTER WOULD NOT POP UP AS IT WAS STUCK DOWN AND THE CAR WAS STUCK IN DRIVE! I HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • OTHER: MY VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 40MPH AT A STRAIGHT PATH ON CITY ROADS WITH NO OBSTACLES OR DETOUR WHEN AT AN INSTANT THE VEHICLE'S DRIVE MODE LOGO ON THE SHIFT KNOB BEGAN TO BLINK CONTINUOUSLY FOLLOWED BY SYSTEM ERROR CODE WARNINGS FLASHING ON THE ENTERTAINMENT SCREEN AND DRIVER SCREEN AND FULL LOSS OF

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • BODY/STRUCTURE: I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE GOING APPROX. 2 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED SO FAST THAT IT JUMP ONTO THE CURB AND HIT A TREE. LUCKILY, I DID NOT HIT A PERSON OR ANOTHER CAR. HOWEVER, MY BRAND NEW CAR IS NOW IN THE BODY SHOW AND IS ESTIMATED TO COST AT LEAST $40K. IT COMPLETELY DAMAG

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • RECALLS: Verify all 10 recalls have been completed — free at any Land Rover dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
67
Recalls
10
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
2
Injury reports
1
Segment avg
27

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