2014 Land Rover Range Rover: common problems

Owners of the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 42
involving a crash: 1

What fails most often

1 Electrical system 26% of all complaints
2 Engine 21% of all complaints
3 Structure 17% of all complaints
4 Air bags 14% of all complaints
5 Powertrain 12% of all complaints
6 Suspension 12% of all complaints
7 Steering 7% of all complaints
8 Latches, locks, linkages 5% of all complaints

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

Electrical system: 11 complaints (26% of all).
Engine: 9 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Structure: 7 complaints (17% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Air bags: 6 complaints (14% of all).
Powertrain: 5 complaints (12% of all).

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
5 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
automatic, 8-speed
automatic, 9-speed

Drive: 4WD, RWD

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 42 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

warning lights, check engine4 · 10%
airbag warning light3 · 7%
door locks, latches, handles3 · 7%
engine failure or replacement3 · 7%
knocking, grinding or other noise3 · 7%
jerking, harsh shifts2 · 5%
won't start2 · 5%
rust, corrosion2 · 5%
seat belts2 · 5%
fuel system, fuel smell1 · 2%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Electrical system	11	0
Engine	9	1
Structure	7	1
Air bags	6	0
Powertrain	5	0
Suspension	5	0
Steering	3	0
Latches, locks, linkages	2	0
Seats	2	0
Vehicle speed control	2	1
Visibility	2	0
Wheels	2	1
Electronic stability control	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	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 steel fuel tank shield on my 2014 Range Rover Supercharged (L405) is completely rusted through. This part is not a cosmetic cover. It cradles and supports the fuel tank and protects it from road debris.
Fuel/propulsion system · 2026-09-24 · NHTSA complaint #11766770
The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximatelyÂ 147,260.
Latches, locks, linkages · 2026-06-08 · NHTSA complaint #11742672
We first received notice of the recall on December 18, 2024. The front right suspension knuckle joint was making a clicking noise for several weeks and has now cracked and detached the suspension arm on the front right wheel. Thus making my car completely unsafe to drive.
Suspension · 2025-07-21 · NHTSA complaint #11675196
The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle because of the failure. In addition, the contact was informed that the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.
Steering · 2025-04-03 · NHTSA complaint #11652628
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start.
Engine · 2025-03-20 · NHTSA complaint #11649456
The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V840000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Steering · 2025-03-20 · NHTSA complaint #11649569
Front wheel knuckle failure. I received an email last year on a recall for specific VINs for this failure and my VIN does not apply within the specific years of 2014-2016. I have a 2014 L405 Land Rover and am very concerned of this failure.
Suspension · 2025-02-09 · NHTSA complaint #11641557
Thousands of customers have reported issues in their vehicles with cylinder 4 cracked pistons resulting in engine failure. Land Rover refuses to address the issue in their vehicles causing this malfunction and costly vehicle repair.
Electrical system · 2024-09-22 · NHTSA complaint #11615804

When owners complained

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

20132
20148
20152
20162
20172
20182
20199
20201
20221
20233
20242
20255
20263

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 5,819 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 16% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Range Rover has 25 complaints (41 years in the data). This year has 42, above average.

What to check before buying

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, structure. Total complaints: 42. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (10%), airbag warning light (7%), door locks, latches, handles (7%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover?

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 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

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.