2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Reliability Report

The most serious pattern is rollaway after shifting into Park. Drivers turn the rotary dial to Park and step out, and the vehicle rolls in reverse. People get knocked down and dragged, and two reports describe crashes with injuries. In one case the rollaways kept happening after the dealer replaced the gear shifter. Other filings describe acceleration lag below 8 mph and when turning that software updates do not fix. Owners also report check engine lights with shaking and sudden shutoff, plus camshaft and variable cam timing faults.

Glass and trim fail without warning. Owners report the inner sunroof panel shattering at highway speed, the liftgate spoiler coming off in high wind, and headliner adhesive failing so the headliner drops onto the driver. Rear door latches fail and doors open while the car is moving, sometimes without setting off the open-door warning. Heavy rain comes in through the windshield and roof. One filing reports a fire, with an injury, after coolant and check engine warnings, but it describes a different Land Rover model.

Door latches fail to lock or latch fully. A door can look closed and then swing open while driving or in a parking lot. Owners report all four doors refusing to lock or unlock, replacement latches failing again soon after repair, and paying for latch work themselves. In one case a faulty door latch switch also disabled the mirror and rear camera controls. A failed hood release cable leaves the hood stuck shut. Window regulators fail more than once in the same car.

The vehicle moves in reverse when the driver opens the door to step out. Both crash reports describe the door being torn off against a garage and the SUV backing into a neighbor's structure, and both list an injury. Other filings describe a long hesitation when pulling away from a stop or from low speed, so drivers have to floor the throttle. Another reports loss of power with check engine and coolant warnings, starting around 6,000 miles, that came back after spark plug work.

The third brake light on the rear spoiler is held on only by friction clips. It can detach at highway speed and become a hazard for traffic behind. Headlight failures also appear, including a blown bulb and a built-in LED daytime running light that stops working entirely. For the LED failure, the dealer said the only fix is a full headlight unit costing over $6,000. Reports are few, but that repair bill is steep.

Heavy, hard-to-turn handling arrives suddenly, with no noise or warning light, and the wheel takes great effort to turn. In the one detailed case, the dealer found a failed steering gear assembly, described as a $5,000 part. Other filings describe every dashboard warning light coming on while driving, with one car sitting at the dealer for almost 9 weeks without a fix. Another reports the car blacking out and stalling after a clicking sound on the right side.

The fuel system loses pressure and the engine shuts off while driving. The car is left stranded in the road with only steering and brakes. An independent shop traced one case to a catastrophic Bosch CP4 failure. Dealers also report rust on the metal guard plate that protects the fuel tank. Only two complaints are on file, but an engine shutoff on a busy road is a serious hazard.