Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
Date of incident: 10/08/2026 component affected: suspension:front:steering knuckle / axle hub complaint description: the vehicle suffered a catastrophic, sudden structural failure of the front passenger-side suspension assembly while moving at low speed out of a residential driveway on October 8, 2026. Without any prior impact or warning, the front suspension completely separated, causing the front wheel assembly to detach entirely from the vehicle. The vehicle collapsed to the ground, tearing out the front cv axle and breaking vital brake fluid lines. Initial physical inspection shows the aluminum steering knuckle (spindle) completely fractured and split open at the upper ball joint seating, allowing the wheel assembly to break free from the control arms. This represents an extreme, life-threatening manufacturing safety defect. Had this component failed at highway speeds, total loss of steering control and a fatal crash would have occurred. The vehicle has 78,690 miles and has no history of structural accidents or suspension modifications. The manufacturer (Jaguar Land Rover) has previously issued a safety campaign (n759) for cracked steering knuckles on similar architectures, but this specific VIN was not included. The NHTSA must investigate if jlr’s structural knuckle issues extend to the 2019 Range Rover Sport supercharged v8 models to prevent a fatal highway failure. Photographic evidence has been preserved.