The Lemon IndexAll carsLand RoverRange Rover Sport2014
2013
20152nd generation
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 17,897 in the U.S. in 2014 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 5 complaints in its first 3 years.
5 owner complaints, first 3 years — combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 25V514000 (steering), 20V387000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 19V392000 (latches/locks/linkages) done? It has 8 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- NHTSA has an open investigation into front steering knuckle fractures. Has this car had that problem?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any clunks over bumps or uneven tire wear? Were struts, shocks or control arms replaced?
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Land Rover sent dealers 1006 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Due to a seal failure or leakage of oil or grease, past input shaft seal, with normal operation”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Land Rover's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 5 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 67.3M views · 2014–2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- Transmission & shifter95K views
2016 Range Rover Sport Shifter Button Failure and RepairJason Elder · 95K views
Before you buy, watch
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Used Range Rover Sport Buyer guide 2013-2022 (L494) Reliability and common problemsThe Miles Driven · 144K views
Should you buy a Used Range Rover? | Used 2016 Range Rover Sport Full Reviewhellcatguy · 75K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2014 is the same generation.
Problems Land Rover told dealers about
Land Rover sent dealers 1006 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Due to a seal failure or leakage of oil or grease, past input shaft seal, with normal operation
- On some vehicles, the latch, on the side door, fails to retain door in closed position
- A vibration-type sound from any of the front/rear door mid-range audio speakers may be evident
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 8
- Steering · recall issued 2025
The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2020
These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-392, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2019
Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Show all 8 recalls
- Airbags · recall issued 2015
In the affected vehicles, the owner's handbook information may incorrectly describe the functionality of the Air Bag Status Indicator Lamp.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2015
In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.
- Airbags · recall issued 2015
In the affected vehicles, a light weight adult front seat passenger may be improperly classified by the occupant classification system (OCS) and, as a result, the front seat passenger air bag may be disabled.
- Brakes · recall issued 2015
In the affected vehicles, the brake vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed allowing a hole to be worn ito it.
- Tires · recall issued 2014
In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Land Rover Range Rover Sport recall, all years · All Land Rover recalls
Government investigations
- OpenFront steering knuckle fractures2026
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedFront steering knuckle fractures2025–2026
- ClosedDoor latch failure2018–2019
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5 Seat) SUV 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport (7 Seat) SUV 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Every Land Rover Range Rover Sport year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 1 older years (2009–2009, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 10 Land Rover Range Rover Sport years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
We can't score it: only 17,897 were sold in the U.S. in 2014 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (40%), suspension (20%) and body structure (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
8 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Does the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
What Land Rover Range Rover Sport year is better than the 2014?
Nearby, the 2015 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a third as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2019 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works