2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi

Symptoms: Metallic knocking or rattling from engine bay, Low oil pressure warning, Check engine light with misfire codes, Sudden loss of power, Engine seizes completely without warning

Fix: The 2.0L Ingenium engine has a design defect where the crankshaft journals don't adequately supply oil to rod and main bearings. Bearings spin, score journals, send metal through the oil system, and destroy pistons/cylinder walls. Requires complete short block replacement or full engine rebuild. 20-30 hours labor to remove engine, disassemble, hone cylinders, install new pistons, rings, bearings, crankshaft if journals are too damaged. Many shops just swap in a reman long block. Some owners have had 2-3 engines fail under warranty.

Estimated cost: $8,000-15,000

Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi

Symptoms: Transmission overheating warning, Harsh or delayed shifts, Coolant in transmission fluid (milky fluid), Transmission fluid in coolant (oily residue in expansion tank), Loss of gears or limp mode

Fix: The external transmission cooler integrated into the radiator develops internal leaks, allowing coolant and ATF to cross-contaminate. This destroys the ZF 9-speed automatic within days if not caught immediately. Requires new cooler/radiator assembly, complete transmission fluid flush (multiple cycles), and often internal transmission overhaul or replacement if contamination occurred. 8-12 hours for cooler and flush; add 20+ hours if transmission damaged. Check coolant and ATF religiously for cross-contamination.

Estimated cost: $1,500-3,000 for cooler/flush; $5,000-8,000 if trans damaged

Typical onset: 30,000-70,000 mi

Symptoms: Harsh engagement from Park to Drive, Shuddering during low-speed acceleration (15-30 mph), Hesitation or delayed shifts, Clunking when shifting, Stuck in gear or won't shift

Fix: The ZF 9HP transmission in these has chronic software calibration issues and mechatronic sleeve wear. Software updates help temporarily but don't fix mechanical wear. Adaptive reset and fluid change (with proper ZF fluid) solves minor shudder for 10,000-20,000 miles. Severe cases need mechatronic unit replacement (internal valve body computer). 3-5 hours labor for fluid service; 8-12 hours for mechatronic replacement.

Estimated cost: $400-700 for fluid service; $2,500-4,000 for mechatronic unit

Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi

Symptoms: Rattling on cold start (first 5-10 seconds), Check engine light with cam/crank correlation codes, Rough idle, Loss of power, Engine won't start (if chain jumped or broke)

Fix: The 2.0L Ingenium uses a timing chain but inadequate tensioner design and oil starvation (same crankshaft issue) cause premature stretch. Chain jumps timing or breaks, causing valve-to-piston contact and requiring head work. Preventive replacement at 60,000-70,000 miles is smart. Requires front engine disassembly, new chain, tensioners, guides, VVT actuators. 10-14 hours labor. If valves bent, add cylinder head removal and valve replacement (another 12-16 hours).

Estimated cost: $2,000-3,500 preventive; $4,500-7,000 if valves damaged

Symptoms: Water pooling in footwells (front or rear), Wet headliner, Musty smell, Electrical gremlins (BCM or amplifier water damage), Sunroof won't operate

Fix: All four sunroof drain tubes clog with debris, causing water to overflow into cabin. Drains exit behind front wheel liners and near rear bumper. Clogs freeze and split tubes in cold climates. Requires removing headliner to access drain connections, blowing out tubes, and replacing split sections. 4-6 hours labor. Preventive: flush drains with compressed air every oil change. If BCM or other modules got wet, add electrical diagnosis and module replacement.

Estimated cost: $600-1,200 for drain service; $1,500-3,000 if electrical damage

Typical onset: 60,000-90,000 mi

Symptoms: Clunking over bumps, Steering wander, Uneven tire wear, Vibration at highway speed, Alignment won't hold

Fix: Front lower control arm bushings deteriorate and ball joints develop play. There was an NHTSA recall for some front lower arms but not all wear is covered. Arms are not serviceable—bushings and joints don't come separately on this platform. Requires complete lower control arm assemblies both sides. 3-4 hours labor, includes alignment. Do both sides at once.

Estimated cost: $800-1,400

Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi

Symptoms: Rattling at idle (sounds like loose heat shield), Lack of power on acceleration, Overboost or underboost codes, Black smoke under load, Turbo whine or whistle

Fix: BorgWarner turbo wastegate actuator arms wear and rattle, or electronic actuator fails causing boost control issues. Requires turbocharger replacement (actuator not serviceable separately in most cases). 6-8 hours labor to remove exhaust, turbo, coolant lines, oil feed/return. If oil return clogged (common), clean or replace oil return line or you'll cook the new turbo.

Estimated cost: $2,000-3,500