AI Damage2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 44
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 25% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 20% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 18% of all complaints
- 4 Latches, locks, linkages 11% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 11% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 9% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 9% of all complaints
- 8 Air bags 7% of all complaints
- Engine: 11 complaints (25% of all).
- Structure: 9 complaints (20% of all).
- Electrical system: 8 complaints (18% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 5 complaints (11% of all).
- Suspension: 5 complaints (11% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 44 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and it was determined that the hydraulic system had failed due to corroded hydraulic lines caused by the colder climates. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering) in 2025. The contact had been calling the local dealer for an update on the parts but was advised that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Fortunately, my daughter was wearing her seatbelt and was not injured, but this incident created a terrifying and life-threatening situation. Due to the dealerships being closed, I was forced to secure the door with ties to safely transport my family back to [XXX] .
Fuel tank shield is rusting and falling apart becoming a safety hazard
Shortly after purchase, the driver-side door latch recall issue manifested when the door unexpectedly opened while the vehicle was traveling at highway speed. The incident was documented at the time it occurred.
The contact was informed by an NHTSA agent that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering). The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Fuel tank cradle is rusted out and needs to be replaced. Vehicle only has 87k miles on it.
The contact was informed that the steering knuckle was fractured. While an independent mechanic was attempting to remove the steering knuckle, the axle froze and seized in the hub. The contact was informed that the steering knuckle with the axle shaft assembly needed to be replaced.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 5,689 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 16% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Range Rover Sport has 31 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 44, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Other years of this model
- Range Rover Sport 200626 sources
- Range Rover Sport 20074 sources
- Range Rover Sport 200814 sources
- Range Rover Sport 20098 sources
- Range Rover Sport 201041 sources
- Range Rover Sport 201163 sources
- Range Rover Sport 201232 sources
- Range Rover Sport 201333 sources
- Range Rover Sport 201555 sources
- Range Rover Sport 2016521 sources
- Range Rover Sport 2017508 sources
- Range Rover Sport 2018350 sources
- Range Rover Sport 2019486 sources
- Range Rover Sport 2020557 sources
- Range Rover Sport 2021417 sources
- Range Rover Sport 2022338 sources
- Range Rover Sport 2023557 sources
- Range Rover Sport 2024445 sources
- Range Rover Sport 2025238 sources
- Range Rover Sport 202789 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, structure, electrical system. Total complaints: 44. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: door locks, latches, handles (14%), warning lights, check engine (14%), rust, corrosion (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.