2016 Land rover Range rover sport problems

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The Land Rover Range Rover Sport, generally known as the Range Rover Sport, is a mid-size luxury SUV produced under their Land Rover marque, from the British manufacturer Land Rover, and later Jaguar Land Rover. The first generation (codename: L320) started production in 2005, and was replaced by the second generation Sport (codename: L494) in 2013, replaced by the third generation Sport (codename: L461) in 2022.

Range Stormer concept

The Range Rover Sport was prefigured by the Range Stormer concept car, introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show.

This was a low-slung, short wheelbase 3-door coupé that was unusually "sporty" in the context of Land Rover's history. Designed by Richard Woolley, the marque's first complete concept car sported split-folding gullwing doors, one-piece skeletal seats, a "clamshell" bonnet, 22 inch alloys, a 289 km/h (180 mph) top speed, 4WD and a 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) weight. The Range Rover Sport was comparably of much more conservative design featuring five doors and a wheelbase hardly shorter than that of the Range Rover Vogue.

A replica of the Stormer was built by West Coast Customs of Corona, CA for Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, on the occasion of opening West Coast Customs Dubai; the car is currently registered under the Dubai Traffic And Road Authority.

The Range Stormer is now on display at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK.

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Common 2016 Land rover Range rover sport problems

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2016 is known for several common problems that have been reported by its owners. Here are some of the most significant issues:

Rust: The shortage of steel after WWII led Land Rover to embrace the use of aluminum in the production of its cars. While the war has since ended, the use of aluminum hasn't. Land Rover builds their cars with a mix of aluminum and steel, and while this has its pros, there's a major con to it – rust! This problem is more pronounced in older models, and it is also a major challenge in Land Rover restoration, especially in areas where steel meets aluminum because they have different properties.

Electrical Malfunctions: Electrical malfunctions are a common problem in Range Rovers, and the 2016 model is no exception. Some owners have reported issues with the infotainment system, such as crashing, freezing, or refusing to turn on. At times, the system would even reset itself randomly. Other electrical issues include loss of all electrical functionality and terrible reputation for electrical complications, especially in earlier vehicles.

Leaks: Range Rovers seem to have fluid issues, with oil leaks being common and coming from almost every part of the engine, transmission, and connected units. Range Rovers also seem averse to retaining coolant, fuel, and other system fluids. If it gets poured into a Range Rover, it will likely leak out somewhere or leak in, similar to window and sunroof seals letting in rain, and the floor, roof, door, and trunk seals.

Steering Clear of Worries: There have been steering concerns, mainly with bolts corroding on the power steering unit, leading to potential steering failure. Older cars have also suffered from steering column complaints, with replacement being the cure. Owners have also reported premature steering motor failures, frequent airbag error messages, stereo and Bluetooth button issues, and unnerving noises from the steering shaft.

Lack of Power: Power can disappear overnight, likely due to blocked EGR or DPF valves or split hoses. Low boost pressure can make a Range Rover crawl along, spewing black smoke – not a good look. The gasoline-powered versions also have problems with timing belts, catalytic converters, fuel pumps, and sensors, all of which rob power.

Suspension Issues: The Range Rover Sport’s propshaft problems may cause excessive vibrations, which can be felt from its cabin. This is a common issue for all Sport model years, including other Land Rover models, such as the Discovery 3 and 4. According to experts, the propshaft usually fails because its rubber parts and bearings can easily wear out. Worn-out parts can cause an imbalance, which is frequently accompanied by vibrations and abnormal rumbling noises.

These are some of the most common problems reported by owners of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2016. It is essential to note that not all vehicles of this model will experience these issues, but potential buyers should be aware of them before making a purchase.

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What is the common problem in Range Rover Sport?

Range Rover Sport problems span a wide range of areas, centring on the suspension, engine, engine electrics, air conditioning, sat-nav, car electrics, gearbox, drivetrain and bodywork. Leaks from the engine, sunroof and around the tailgate are also known issues.

Are 2016 Range Rovers reliable?

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What is the fuel consumption of a Range Rover Sport 2016?

Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2016 Fuel consumption

Range Rover Sport Model	Body Type	Fuel Consumption
3.0 SDV6 HSE	SUV	7.5L/100km
3.0 SDV6 HSE Dynamic	SUV	7.5L/100km
3.0 V6 SC HSE	SUV	11.3L/100km
SDV6 HEV A/B DYN Hybrid	SUV	6.4L/100km

2016 Land rover Range rover sport complaints

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2016 Land rover Range rover sport recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 10 recalls for different components of the 2016 Land rover Range rover sport.

2022-04-05

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N678. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-350. Vehicles previously inspected under recall 19V-350 that did not receive a replacement seat belt assembly will need to have this new recall remedy performed.

2020-07-02

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-392, however the repair may not have been completed properly. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Consequence: Unlatched doors may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Land Rover's number for this recall is N476.

2020-06-04

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-390, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
Consequence: An unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the KV latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N459.

2019-05-24

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ranger Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Consequence: The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N335. Note: Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15V-385 and need to be remedied again.

2019-05-23

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.
Consequence: The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and inspect the KV latches, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N336.

2019-05-09

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N333.

2017-03-09

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.
Consequence: If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N026.

2016-12-29

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Components: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles and 2016-2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles have seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P095.

2016-12-29

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles and 2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Consequence: In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P094.

2015-06-17

Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Summary: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Range Rover vehicles manufactured July 26, 2012, to March 9, 2015, and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.
Consequence: If a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the keyless entry software, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P068.

Negative 2016 Land rover Range rover sport car reviews

Carroll Nienow 2024-10-27

In my opinion, the Range Rover Sport may be a bit overpriced for a V6 engine, but it certainly has its charms. While the interior layout could use some improvement, and the GPS and entertainment system may not be the most intuitive out there, it still has a lot to offer. However, it is worth noting that the GPS system may be difficult to read in bright sunlight. Additionally, the SUV's tires only offer about 3/16 to 1/4
Keyon Cummings 2024-08-14

This is my first Range Rover and I recently received my 2016 Range Rover Sports SE. Although I did not upgrade the audio system, I was disappointed with the quality of the standard radio. As someone who enjoys listening to music, I found the speakers to be of poor quality. However, I am pleased with the car's driving performance. While the incontrol app system could use some improvement, overall the car is a great choice.
Otho O'Hara 2024-04-25

I really enjoy cars and have owned some nice ones in the past. My grandfather used to own the British Leland franchise in Victoria, Australia, so I have a particular fondness for Rover. However, I had some unfortunate experiences with Land Rover, specifically with an LR4 and a Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged Dynamic, which led me to completely divorce myself from the brand. Here's a summary of the main issues I had with the RRS: Firstly, the car is incredibly fast, but unfortunately, it's also quite scary to drive at high speeds. I never felt confident that I could turn, swerve or brake quickly if needed, which caused me a lot of anxiety during daily driving. Secondly, the build quality of the car is not up to par with its price point. My vehicle rattled in multiple places, including the glove box, center console, driver and passenger seats, A pillar of the driver door, and even the ceiling. The premium stereo also caused a lot of rattling, which was quite disappointing. Thirdly, the brakes squeaked from the day I bought the car and continued to do so even after changing the brake pads. For a vehicle that costs nearly $100K, this was quite embarrassing. Lastly, the service experience at Land Rover Seattle was horrible. I had numerous issues with the car, but they were never properly addressed by the service team. Overall, I would not recommend the RRS or Land Rover based on my experiences.I had some issues that I brought up at multiple meetings, but unfortunately, I never received the promised follow-up. However, I must say that the staff was always pleasant. As a customer who purchased both a $70K and a $95K+ vehicle from the same dealership, I expected exceptional loyalty and customer service in return, but unfortunately, that did not happen. As a result, I decided to sell both my Rovers in the same month, which resulted in a massive loss on the RRS. I then decided to purchase a Model S Tesla, and I must say that every issue I had pointed out is no longer an issue. I am extremely satisfied with my Tesla and will never own another vehicle but a Tesla.
Clint Lindgren 2024-01-20

I ordered a Sport and it was such an enjoyable car, but unfortunately, I had to go to the dealer almost every month to have the DEF fluid system checked. They kept mentioning a software update, but even after the update, the issue persisted. The DEF system was just horrible!

Positive 2016 Land rover Range rover sport car reviews

Lonny Mraz 2025-03-29

What a great ride! I ordered my 2016 RRS and it was delivered in October. I absolutely love this truck. The diesel engine is incredibly efficient, giving me an impressive 26-27 mpg combined. This kind of mileage per gallon is exactly why most SUVs should be diesel. I don't even use the smart on/off technology because I believe that diesel engines should have a minimum of ON/OFF for the engine. To be fully satisfied with this RRS, I recommend getting all possible upgrades. The audio is not great for the money you pay if you don't upgrade to the Meridian system, but this is a small sacrifice that is made up for by the way it drives. Even if you're like me and didn't upgrade to the Meridian System, you'll still be very happy with this SUV. My friends and family love it too, so there will definitely be other RRS purchases in the family :)
John Bradtke 2025-03-09

Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with the car I got two weeks ago. Despite having to collect it in a blizzard, I've managed to do a couple of hundred miles, including a 100 mile round trip yesterday. I must say, the car is light years ahead of the previous model! At first, I was a little skeptical of buying the V6 due to the power drop over the normally aspirated V8 of the previous RRS, but the car feels much stronger than the figures portray and I don't regret not getting the V8. The design and finish are way ahead of last gen, as is the ride quality on standard 20
Javon Ziemann 2025-02-16

This is my first Ranger Rover supercharged V8. It's an awesome, super smooth, and powerful SUV. I've owned many fine cars and SUVs, but nothing compares to this V8 Supercharged monster. I would definitely consider upgrading to a full-size long wheelbase Range Autobiography in the future. I don't think I could go back to a US or German-made SUV again.
Trace Leffler 2024-11-08

Let's make a deal based on the MSRP.
Richard Parker 2024-07-27

I see that you have 110k miles on your HSE and it's great to hear that it has been nearly flawless except for routine maintenance. I understand that you need to resign the coolant crossover pipe, which seems to be a real issue. It's impressive that you plan to go $250k or further with your vehicle!

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