6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,062 miles

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2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport engine problems

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2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Owner Comments

problem #8

Mar 152024

Range Rover Sport

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I had a 64,000 mile tune up on my vehicle upon picking up the car the tech mentioned I may want to replace start/stop switch as it -??felt funny upon reprogramming the vehicle-?? I was given a written estimate and sent on my way in the vehicle. Driving on the highway 66mph heard a ding looked at dash to see a -??start/stop switch fail-?? warning and the car went completely dead I had no blinker no hazards nothing thankfully I was in travel lane and there was a breakdown lane available to move into. My children and I were almost killed. Dealership claims they-??ve never heard of this issue. I had never encountered any issues like this prior

- Ledyard, CT, USA

problem #7

Dec 232023

Range Rover Sport

  • miles
Available for inspection. While driving on the highway within traffic at approximately 70mph, the vehicle abruptly began to vibrate and a rumbling/knocking noise emanated from the engine compartment. The vehicle lost acceleration and I was forced to pull over. Yes safety of myself and others was at risk - Not only was I in traffic, but my family was in the vehicle. No warnings, indicators, or messages appeared. In 2016, Land Rover issued a Special Service Message, SSM 72578 - Crankshaft/Crankshaft Bearing Concerns - 3.0 TDV6 Diesel Engine. This message depicts the symptoms I experienced. The Land Rover service technicians stated the engine no longer turns and is seized.

- Hudson, FL, USA

problem #6

May 312023

Range Rover Sport

  • miles
Our engine locked up when a hose split under the water pump. I have talked to numerous people that their vehicles were damaged/affected the same way. The dealer says that we need to replace the entire engine (Cost $24,000). I was also speaking to a dealer that said they know of potentially hundreds that were affected this way. This hose issue/concern should have been recalled and replaced before this major/costly damage to the engine. I feel that Land Rover should cover this damage/expense because they are aware that this is an issue/concern. I was told that when this hose splits that the engine overheats/locks up in just seconds.

- Athens, AL, USA

problem #5

Sep 092022

Range Rover Sport

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle has a Incorrect Diesel Exhaust Fluid Quality Detected Warning only have 249 miles before no engine starts. Vehicle currently has 83,000 miles on odometer. Dealer stated that I needed a Catalytic converter and NOX Sensor cost $2800 The land keep assist, lane departure warning and front facing camera are all inoperative.

- York, SC, USA

problem #4

Mar 252022

Range Rover Sport

  • miles
Was driving in traffic 7 min into the journey with no warning light the car shut down, would not start. No light or indicator before engine overheaded and never gave a warning of anything. This cause the engine to need to be replaced. The Land Rover dealership here in Jacksonville said they see this 3 Times a week.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #3

Feb 032018

Range Rover Sport

  • 15,000 miles
Engine oil is leaking from turbo directly onto exhaust. This has been noticed since the vehicle had 15000 miles. When traveling and come to complete stop, strong oil burning smell is is noticed inside the car and outside the car, no flames have been seen yet. The vehicle has about 24000 miles and it is getting a lot worse. High potential of fire.

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #2

Oct 022019

Range Rover Sport

  • 57,000 miles
Without any signs and warnings, my car's engine light was suddenly on as we were driving home. When my husband drove it to the dealer, we were told that the engine needed a replacement. We have to pay more than $20,000 because our car (2016 Land Rover sport) was 7000 miles beyond the warranty mileage (50,000).

- Northbrook, IL, USA

problem #1

Mar 102019

Range Rover Sport

  • 24,500 miles
The car failed to operate while driving without any indication or warning light. No check engine light or oil light came on and yet according to the dealership where the car was towed the engine seized. The car is under a lease with approximately 24,000 miles on it and it failed to operate without warning. Land Rover of sudbury and Land Rover North America refuse to warranty the vehicle and claim the repair will cost over $35,000.

- Sudbury, MA, USA

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