Power Train Problems of Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners have reported 39 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (29 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's differential unit (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Land Rover Range Rover Sport


Recently reported Power Train problems of Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Power Train problem

As I was driving out of the costco parking lot the car read an error “stop safely. Electrical fault detected” within seconds the car completely shut off. No power. Brakes shut off. Steering shut off.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Rear differential needed to be replaced with less then 40,000 miles. No extreme driving, mainly city driving. No lights or warnings, just a rubbing noise. Took it to a dealer and outside mechanic, both confirmed it needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

While driving my vehicle at approximately 40 mph, I began to hear a loud squeal from beneath my vehicle, but no service lights were illuminated on the dash. Because something was clearly wrong, I pulled to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed.   Read details...

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

In 2016, the low engine coolant warning light came on in my car. I took it to the dealer and they tested it for a leak, didn't find one, so just topped off the fluid. Three months later, happened again. Took the car in and they did a quick pressure test and didn't find a leak.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

When driving and the vehicle comes to a stop, car rolls forward while the break pedal is engaged, dealer stated Land Rover sport 2006 hse, fault code on module needs an upgrade, which the customer is charged.   Read details...




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