2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: common problems

Owners of the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and engine. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 55

Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2015: 3D model with the “Steering” area highlighted — the most complained-about component — Yellow marks the “Steering” area, the component owners complain about most for this year. Illustrative only. 3D model: Mona x Supercars, CC Attribution.

What fails most often

1 Steering 31% of all complaints
2 Engine 20% of all complaints
3 Suspension 20% of all complaints
4 Structure 11% of all complaints
5 Electrical system 9% of all complaints
6 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
7 Fuel/propulsion system 7% of all complaints
8 Vehicle speed control 7% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Steering: 17 complaints (31% of all).
Engine: 11 complaints (20% of all).
Suspension: 11 complaints (20% of all).
Structure: 6 complaints (11% of all).
Electrical system: 5 complaints (9% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 55 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

warning lights, check engine10 · 18%
jerking, harsh shifts4 · 7%
stalls while driving3 · 5%
driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping2 · 4%
airbag warning light2 · 4%
door locks, latches, handles2 · 4%
won't start2 · 4%
loss of power / limp mode2 · 4%
smoke, burning smell, fire2 · 4%
steering or power steering problems2 · 4%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Steering	17	0	0
Engine	11	0	0
Suspension	11	0	0
Structure	6	0	0
Electrical system	5	0	0
Powertrain	5	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	0	0
Vehicle speed control	4	0	0
Air bags	2	0	0
Latches, locks, linkages	2	0	0
Service brakes	2	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	0	0
Fuel system	1	0	0
Lane departure	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.

Jaguar Land Rover Dallas is actively retaliating against a safety recall complaint. They are refusing a workmanship review and have issued a predatory $10,000 quote to replace the exact suspension components their technicians completely disassembled four days ago.
Suspension · 2026-09-29 · NHTSA complaint #11767784
The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the airbag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection, where it was diagnosed that there were cracked suspension knuckles and a poor connection for the driver's side airbag that needed to be repaired.
Steering · 2026-05-20 · NHTSA complaint #11739046
I received the official recall notice in September 2025. The recall concerns a serious safety defect involving the front suspension system, which presents a substantial risk of loss of vehicle control, crash, injury, or worse.
Suspension · 2026-05-12 · NHTSA complaint #11737272
By 2021, Jaguar Land Rover Glen Cove service records confirmed coolant leakage from engine cross-over pipes, repeated low coolant warnings, and engine-related concerns requiring repair (Exhibit C).
Engine · 2026-03-25 · NHTSA complaint #11727098
The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The engine failure was intermittent but was a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to several dealers.
Steering · 2026-01-29 · NHTSA complaint #11714195
The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated; however, the vehicle sagged down on the driver's side front wheel. The contact stopped the vehicle and called a tow truck.
Steering · 2026-01-14 · NHTSA complaint #11710965
Iâve had to put three water pompâs in in 3 years. I need a new one. This will be my fourth
Fuel/propulsion system · 2025-03-03 · NHTSA complaint #11646047
This defect risks catastrophic steering failure, potentially leading to a severe accident. While this issue is part of a recall in Canada and similar recalls for other Land Rover models (Discovery Sport, Evoque) exist in the U.S., my vehicle has not been included in the U.S. recall.
Suspension · 2024-11-21 · NHTSA complaint #11626594

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20155
20161
20192
20202
20213
20225
20234
202412
20257
202614

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 5,078 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 14% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Range Rover Sport has 31 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 55, above average.

What to check before buying

Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, engine, suspension. Total complaints: 55. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (18%), jerking, harsh shifts (7%), stalls while driving (5%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 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 2015 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 2015 models

Read also

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.