2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems & reliability
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, alongside 8 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles were involved in 3 fatal crashes with 1 occupant death. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 11 | 26% |
| Structure | 9 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 19% |
| Unknown OR Other | 6 | 14% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 12% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 9% |
| Steering | 4 | 9% |
| Suspension | 4 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 7% |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“My engine recently overheated due to cracked front coolant crossover pipe. The dealership indicated that this is a common problem with Range Rover vehicles.”
Engine · filed Jul 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering) in 2025. The contact had been calling the local dealer for an update on the parts but was advised that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…”
Steering · filed Apr 14, 2026
“Our mechanic noted that there is rust/rot damage to the metal gas tank shield. It’s unknown how long this has existed.”
Unknown OR Other · filed Apr 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
Engineering Analysis EA26003 · opened Apr 24, 2026 · open
- Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
Preliminary Evaluation PE25006 · opened Jun 27, 2025 · closed Apr 24, 2026
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Engineering Analysis EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
- Door latch failure
Engineering Analysis EA18004 · opened Jul 2, 2018 · closed Oct 17, 2019 · led to recall 19V392000
- Door Latch Open While Driving
Recall Query RQ17005 · opened Aug 4, 2017 · closed Jul 3, 2018
Technical service bulletins
1,006 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The 10 most recent:
Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
SSM76411 - 10MAR26 · Other · issued Mar 10, 2026
Grid lines are no longer showing in reverse camera image after software update to IPMB camera module.
SSM76319 - 05MAY25 · Other · issued May 5, 2025
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
SSM76317ATT - 28APR25 · Other · issued Apr 28, 2025
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
SSM76317 - 28APR25 · Other · issued Apr 28, 2025
Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
TUCC_APR2025_18 · Other · issued Apr 11, 2025
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
SFCC_MAR2025_20 · Other · issued Mar 14, 2025
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
SFCC_MAR2025_18 · Other · issued Mar 14, 2025
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
SFCC_MAR2025_17 · Other · issued Mar 14, 2025
Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
SSM76166 · Other · issued Nov 27, 2024
A customer may report that the windshield wipers stop up on the windshield when turned off.
SFCC_SEP2024_52 · Other · issued Sep 13, 2024
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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