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Range Rover ownership data
Land Rover has spent years near the bottom of dependability rankings, and pretending otherwise would waste your time. This page lays out what J.D. Power, Consumer Reports, and NHTSA recall records show for the current-generation Range Rover (L460) and Range Rover Sport (L461), where the known trouble spots are, what the factory and Approved Certified Pre-Owned warranties cover, and which ownership habits make the biggest difference for drivers here in the Upstate.
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A new Range Rover is more reliable than Land Rover's reputation suggests, but it is not a class leader. In J.D. Power's 2026 Initial Quality Study, Land Rover scored 173 problems per 100 vehicles, slightly better than the 175 industry average and 10th overall. Three-year dependability is still weak: the 2026 Vehicle Dependability Study put Land Rover at 274 problems per 100 vehicles against a 204 average. The practical answer is to buy with warranty coverage in place, keep software current, and stay ahead of scheduled maintenance.
Ask anyone about Range Rover reliability and you will hear a story about an air suspension warning light or a dead infotainment screen. Those stories come from somewhere. Earlier Range Rover generations built a reputation for electrical faults and expensive suspension repairs, and the brand's dependability scores have trailed most luxury rivals for a long time. In J.D. Power's 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study, Land Rover finished fifth from the bottom at 270 problems per 100 vehicles.
The current Range Rover (internally L460) and Range Rover Sport (L461) arrived in the U.S. for the 2023 model year on a new MLA-Flex platform with new electrical architecture and Pivi Pro infotainment. That makes them different vehicles from the ones behind most of the horror stories, but it also means their early production years carry the usual first-generation teething problems. Both things are true, and the data below reflects both.
Each study measures something different. Read the "what it measured" column before comparing numbers.
| Source | Year | What it measured | Range Rover / Land Rover result |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) | 2026 | Problems reported by owners of new 2026 model-year vehicles in the first 90 days, in problems per 100 vehicles (PP100); lower is better | Land Rover: 173 PP100, ranked 10th, versus an industry average of 175. Improved from 208 PP100 (21st place) in 2025. |
| J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) | 2026 | Problems reported by original owners of 2023 model-year vehicles after about three years of ownership (PP100) | Land Rover: 274 PP100, among the five lowest brands, versus an industry average of 204. The 2023 model year was the first for the L460 and L461. |
| J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) | 2025 | Three-year-old 2022 model-year vehicles (PP100) | Land Rover: 270 PP100, fifth from the bottom |
| Consumer Reports brand reliability rankings | Published December 2025 | Predicted reliability by brand from member surveys | Land Rover was not ranked. Consumer Reports listed it among brands that did not meet the minimum survey sample size. |
| Consumer Reports model predicted reliability | 2026 model year | Predicted reliability for the individual model | 2026 Range Rover and 2026 Range Rover Sport: expected to be less reliable than other new cars, a prediction Consumer Reports says is based on Land Rover's brand history, not detailed model data |
| NHTSA recall database | Checked September 30, 2026 | Safety recall campaigns filed for each model year | Range Rover: 10 (2023), 9 (2024), 3 (2025), 3 (2026). Range Rover Sport: 7 (2023), 8 (2024), 4 (2025), 5 (2026). |
Sources: J.D. Power 2026 U.S. IQS (June 2026) and 2025/2026 U.S. VDS results as published and reported by the automotive press; Consumer Reports "Who Makes the Most Reliable Cars" (December 4, 2025) and its 2026 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport reliability pages; NHTSA recall lookup by make, model, and model year. J.D. Power's brand scores cover every Land Rover model, not the Range Rover alone.
The two J.D. Power figures point in different directions because they measure different moments. Initial quality captures the first 90 days on 2026 models, and that is where Land Rover improved the most: a jump from 21st to 10th in one year, landing just better than the industry average. Dependability looks back at 2023 models after three years, which were the first production year of the current Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. First-year vehicles on a new platform rarely score well there, and Land Rover's 274 is a real gap against a 204 average.
A fair reading: the newest Range Rovers are leaving the factory in much better shape than the early L460s did, but long-term dependability data for the improved 2025 and 2026 model years does not exist yet. The 2029 VDS will be the first to measure 2026 models at three years.
Recall counts
Many campaigns are shared across several Land Rover models, and some cover very few vehicles. One 2026 Range Rover Sport recall covered a single vehicle with a misaligned powertrain control module circuit board.
The trend
The 2023 and 2024 Range Rover each carry nine or ten campaigns. The 2025 and 2026 model years carry three each so far, though newer vehicles have had less time to accumulate them.
The cost
Every recall remedy listed with NHTSA for these models is performed by dealers free of charge. Running a VIN check before you buy used shows whether any are still open.
Where owners and recall records point, and what to check for each.
Suspension
Electronic air suspension is standard on every current Range Rover, and Dynamic Air Suspension is standard on every 2026 Range Rover Sport. That delivers the ride and height adjustment buyers want, but it adds air springs, a compressor, valve blocks, and height sensors that coil-sprung SUVs don't have. Older-generation failures drove much of the brand's reputation. On the current models, early warnings include a vehicle that sits lower after being parked overnight or a compressor that runs longer than usual. Our air suspension service guide covers the warning signs and what an inspection includes.
Electrical
Infotainment is the most-reported problem area across the entire industry in J.D. Power's 2026 IQS, with phone connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto a large share of it. Owner reports on early L460 and L461 vehicles have centered on Pivi Pro screen freezes, connectivity dropouts, and camera glitches. NHTSA recall 24V678 addressed a surround-camera module on 2024 models that could overheat and blank the rearview image.
Hybrid systems
Two 2026 recalls (26V248 and 26V599) cover the DC-DC converter on mild-hybrid Land Rovers, including 2023-2024 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models. Both have interim owner letters, and the final software remedy is still pending. The plug-in hybrid's high-voltage traction battery has its own warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles. Land Rover recommends keeping daily charging between 30 and 80 percent and leaving the vehicle plugged in during extreme heat. That second point matters in a Greenville July.
Software
Many current-generation fixes arrive as software rather than parts. Land Rover's software-over-the-air system updates the engine, transmission, interior electronics, and infotainment. It downloads in the background, then asks you to install now or schedule it. Installation takes 30 to 90 minutes, and most systems are unavailable during that time. A Range Rover that has skipped several updates can behave noticeably worse than one that is current.
Powertrain recalls worth knowing about: Early current-generation vehicles had several engine-bay recalls, including oil cooler hose fasteners on 2024 Range Rovers (23V790) and a cracking oil filter housing on 2023-2024 models (24V450). Recall 24V380 covered low transmission oil pressure on some 2024 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models, which could shift the vehicle into neutral. Recall 26V613, filed September 2026, covers possible rear subframe cracks on some 2024-2026 Range Rover Sports. Each remedy is free at a Land Rover retailer.
Reliability data tells you the odds. The warranty decides who pays when the odds don't go your way.
| Coverage | New Range Rover | Land Rover Approved CPO |
|---|---|---|
| Core warranty | New Vehicle Limited Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first | Approved CPO Limited Warranty: either 1 year / unlimited miles or 2 years / 100,000 miles, whichever comes first |
| When coverage starts | Original in-service date | When the New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires. For vehicles certified between 48 and 60 months with the one-year unlimited-mileage plan, it starts at the certified sale date. |
| Eligibility | Every new Land Rover | Under 5 years old, under 60,000 miles, and passes a 165-point inspection by Land Rover-trained technicians |
| Roadside assistance | 24/7 for the 4-year / 50,000-mile warranty term | 24/7 during the CPO warranty period, plus trip-interruption reimbursement for covered breakdowns |
| Corrosion | 6 years, unlimited miles (perforation) | Remaining factory corrosion coverage, if any |
| PHEV traction battery | 8 years or 100,000 miles | Remaining factory battery coverage, if any |
Terms as published on landroverusa.com as of September 2026. Coverage details, exclusions, and emissions warranties are defined in the warranty booklet for each vehicle. Ask the team which CPO plan applies to a specific vehicle.
The CPO structure is useful for buyers worried about reliability. Because Approved CPO coverage picks up where the factory warranty ends, a three-year-old certified Range Rover can carry protection into its fifth or sixth year. CPO repairs carry no deductible, the coverage transfers to later owners, and each certified vehicle comes with a vehicle history report. That extended window is when an air suspension compressor or a control module is most likely to need attention. If you like the current generation but want a financial backstop, you can shop Approved Certified Pre-Owned Land Rovers and compare how much coverage each vehicle has left. Pair that with an honest look at how luxury SUVs depreciate, and a CPO Range Rover can be the most rational way into the badge.
Two identical Range Rovers can have very different ownership experiences. Most of the difference comes from this list.
Reliability risk isn't the same for every buyer. A new 2026 Range Rover under full factory warranty, driven on I-85 and I-385 commutes and serviced on schedule, is protected against most of the failures the data describes for its first four years or 50,000 miles. A higher-mileage 2023 bought outside the CPO program, with an unknown update history, carries the risk the dependability numbers describe, and the next owner pays for it.
If reliability is your deciding concern, the practical ranking is: new with factory warranty, then Approved CPO with meaningful coverage left, then a non-certified used vehicle with documented service history and a pre-purchase inspection. The Range Rover Ultimate Buyer's Guide covers trims, powertrains, and pricing tiers for the decisions that come after this one.
See which new Range Rover models and powertrains are available, then ask the team how the factory warranty and scheduled service apply to the one you're considering.
View Range Rover Inventory See Approved CPO VehiclesA new Range Rover is more reliable at delivery than its reputation suggests. Land Rover scored 173 problems per 100 vehicles in J.D. Power's 2026 Initial Quality Study, slightly better than the 175 industry average. Long-term dependability is weaker: the 2026 Vehicle Dependability Study put Land Rover at 274 problems per 100 three-year-old vehicles against a 204 average.
On the current generation, the most common issues involve electrical and infotainment systems, air suspension components, mild-hybrid DC-DC converters covered by 2026 recalls, and software that needs updating. Early 2023 and 2024 models also had several engine-bay and transmission recalls, all repaired free by Land Rover retailers.
As of September 30, 2026, NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2023 Range Rover, 9 for 2024, 3 for 2025, and 3 for 2026. The Range Rover Sport has 7, 8, 4, and 5 for the same years. Many campaigns are shared across models, and every remedy is free.
New Land Rovers carry a 4-year or 50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty with roadside assistance for the same term, a 6-year unlimited-mileage corrosion perforation warranty, and an 8-year or 100,000-mile warranty on the plug-in hybrid traction battery.
For reliability-conscious buyers, often yes. Approved CPO vehicles must be under 5 years old and under 60,000 miles and pass a 165-point inspection. They also get a limited warranty of either 1 year with unlimited miles or 2 years or 100,000 miles, which begins when the factory warranty ends.
Air suspension is standard on current Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models and remains a component to watch as the vehicle ages. Catching small leaks early, following the service schedule, and having Land Rover-trained technicians inspect warning signs keeps a minor repair from becoming a compressor replacement.
