The Lemon IndexAll carsLand RoverRange Rover Sport2016
201520172nd generation
10 owner complaints, first 3 years — combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 7 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 25V514000 (steering), 22V219000 (seat belts) and 20V387000 (latches/locks/linkages) done? It has 11 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 seat belts latch and retract?
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Land Rover sent dealers 736 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 10 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 21K to 57K miles (34K to 92K km) on the car (7 of all 10 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 2016 is the same generation.
Problems Land Rover told dealers about
Land Rover sent dealers 736 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…
- 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 11
- Steering · recall issued 2025
The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
- Seat belts · recall issued 2022
The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended.
- 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.
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- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2020
These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-390, 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.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2019
A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
- Seat belts · recall issued 2019
The driver's seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may not lock as designed.
- Airbags · recall issued 2017
The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
- Seat belts · recall issued 2016
The affected vehicles have seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
- Airbags · recall issued 2016
The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2015
In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.
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. 2016 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 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew about half as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 46; 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 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are seat belts (30%), body structure (20%) and engine (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
11 safety recalls (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Does the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
What Land Rover Range Rover Sport year is better than the 2016?
Nearby, the 2019 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a quarter as many complaints as the average car).
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