The Lemon IndexAll carsLand RoverRange Rover Sport2015
201420162nd generation
One of the most reliable · most complaints: transmission & drivetrain
Better years to buy
6 owner complaints, first 3 years — combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 6 complaints listed a mileage: too few to 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 9 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?
- Any slipping, hard or late shifts, or a transmission warning light? Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Land Rover sent dealers 710 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “When returning failed parts through warranty it has been found that the rubber surround is…”?
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 6 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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When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 0K miles (0K to 1K km) on the car (6 of all 6 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
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
SHOULD YOU BUY A "HIGH MILEAGE" RANGE ROVER SPORT? 2014 L494 3.0 SDV6Haych Drives · 297K views
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 2015 is the same generation.
Problems Land Rover told dealers about
Land Rover sent dealers 710 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- When returning failed parts through warranty it has been found that the rubber surround is…
- The customer may report a noise from the engine bay
- A humming noise may be evident from the engine at idle
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 9
- 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 9 recalls
- Seats · recall issued 2015
In the affected vehicles, the second row seat back may not latch properly, especially in the center section.
- 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.
- Wheels · recall issued 2015
The affected vehicles have wheel lug nuts that may crack and detach from the wheel hub stud.
- Engine · recall issued 2015
As a result, the connecting rod may separate from the crankshaft and the engine may seize.
- 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.
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. 2015 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 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew about a third as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 29; 100 is average, lower is better). The Land Rover Range Rover Sport year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2019.
What are the most common 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (50%), engine (50%) and electrical (33%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
9 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Does the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 50% of its owner complaints.
Is there a better Land Rover Range Rover Sport year than the 2015?
Not nearby: the 2015 drew the fewest complaints per car sold of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport years within 3 model years of it. 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