AI Damage2016 Land Rover Range Rover: common problems
The maker issued 499 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 499
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
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: 4WD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 161 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 148 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
- Grid lines are no longer showing in reverse camera image after software update to IPMB camera module
- TELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
- Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
- Telematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
- Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being…
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
- Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
- A customer may report that the windshield wipers stop up on the windshield when turned off
- Front/Rear Door Latch – Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
NHTSA lists 499 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 499 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover?
NHTSA lists 499 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 2016 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 2016 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 2026-11-04.