2015 Land Rover Range Rover: common problems

Owners of the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover filed 71 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 71
involving a crash: 5

What fails most often

1 Steering 55% of all complaints
2 Suspension 32% of all complaints
3 Engine 10% of all complaints
4 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
5 Service brakes 8% of all complaints
6 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
7 Latches, locks, linkages 4% of all complaints
8 Fuel/propulsion system 3% 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: 39 complaints (55% of all).
Suspension: 23 complaints (32% of all).
Engine: 7 complaints (10% of all).
Powertrain: 7 complaints (10% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Service brakes: 6 complaints (8% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.

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

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 71 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

warning lights, check engine11 · 15%
knocking, grinding or other noise5 · 7%
seat belts4 · 6%
loss of power / limp mode3 · 4%
oil leak or consumption2 · 3%
overheating, coolant loss2 · 3%
rust, corrosion2 · 3%
smoke, burning smell, fire2 · 3%
vibration2 · 3%
airbags did not deploy1 · 1%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Steering	39	0
Suspension	23	0
Engine	7	0
Powertrain	7	3
Service brakes	6	2
Electrical system	5	1
Latches, locks, linkages	3	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	0
Structure	2	0
Wheels	2	0
Seat belts	1	0
Vehicle speed control	1	1
Other	4	1

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

The open door struck me, knocking me to the ground and the vehicle rolled over my legs, groin and arm before stopping after colliding with a dirt pile. This resulted in severe injuries and hospitalization. The vehicleâs gear selector is the rotary dial type.
Powertrain · crash · 2025-10-22 · NHTSA complaint #11695145
The vehicle was in park, I had removed my seatbelt but not exited the car yet and the car went backwards with some force and breaking didn't stop it, only after I hit the button to cut it off, multiple times, did it finally shut down. My husband was behind the car, getting ready to get the groceries out of the rear.
Service brakes · crash · 2021-01-25 · NHTSA complaint #11389735
There was significant damage to my vehicle and the store my airbag did not deploy. Suddenly the vehicle slowed on its own. It was placed on a tow truck and delivered to the h&h premier automotive in omaha.
Service brakes · crash · 2018-09-13 · NHTSA complaint #11129396
I rolled backwards into another car. After the accident my car would also not go into park. I had to stay in the car with my foot on the brake until the police and tow truck arrived.
Powertrain · crash · 2015-04-16 · NHTSA complaint #10706110
Had the bracket separated or shifted while driving, it could have resulted in loss of braking performance, vehicle damage, loss of vehicle control, a crash, serious injury, or death. The abnormal noise began shortly after the recall repair. I reported the issue to the dealership at that time.
Suspension · 2026-06-02 · NHTSA complaint #11741623
Known Recall Issue: The failure pattern aligns with known manufacturer defect categories involving: â¢Engine torque / internal engine failure conditions â¢Cooling system failure leading to overheating Shortly after I purchased my 2015 Range Rover, I started to have repeated and escalating safety-critical failures…
Engine · 2026-04-16 · NHTSA complaint #11731724
The contact experienced the failure and indicated that while driving at various speeds, there was a rattling sound, and vibration was coming from the front end of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 63,000.
Steering · 2026-03-23 · NHTSA complaint #11726478
The plate that holds up the gas tank is rusting away, causing the gas tank to not be fully supported this could lead to the whole gas tank being insecure
Fuel/propulsion system · 2026-02-13 · NHTSA complaint #11717812

When owners complained

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

20154
20163
20183
20191
20201
20212
20222
20233
202411
202535
20266

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 4,390 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 12% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Range Rover has 25 complaints (41 years in the data). This year has 71, above average.

What to check before buying

Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

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

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, suspension, engine. Total complaints: 71. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (15%), knocking, grinding or other noise (7%), seat belts (6%).

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