The 2014 Range Rover L405 with the supercharged 5.0L V8 is a luxurious beast plagued by catastrophic engine failures, air suspension nightmares, and electrical gremlins that make ownership expensive after 60k miles. When they run, they're spectacular—but budget heavily for major repairs.
Symptoms: Cold-start piston slap or knocking noise that disappears when warm, Excessive oil consumption (1+ quart per 1,000 miles), Metal shavings in oil during changes, Rough idle with misfire codes, Eventually leads to complete engine seizure if ignored
Fix: This is the notorious AJ-V8 cylinder liner issue where nikasil-coated liners allow pistons to score the walls. Requires complete engine rebuild or replacement. 35-50 hours labor for rebuild with new pistons, rings, bearings, and machine work. Most shops recommend remanufactured long block swap at 25-30 hours.
Estimated cost: $15,000-25,000
Air Suspension Compressor and Strut Failure
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Vehicle sits low after sitting overnight (sagging corners), Compressor runs excessively or won't shut off, Suspension fault warning on dash, Harsh ride quality or lopsided stance, Compressor overheating and thermal shutdown
Fix: Air struts develop leaks at bellows or internal seals; compressor burns out from overwork trying to maintain pressure. Each strut is 2-3 hours labor, compressor is 3-4 hours. Compressor relay failures are also common (known issue). Many owners convert to coil springs at $2,500-3,500 to eliminate future problems.
Estimated cost: $3,500-6,000
ZF 8-Speed Transmission Oil Cooler and Valve Body Issues
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 70,000-120,000 mi
Symptoms: Harsh or delayed shifts, especially 2-3 and 3-4, Transmission slipping under acceleration, Limp mode with gear ratio error codes, Whining noise from transmission area, Pink or milky transmission fluid (coolant contamination from failed cooler)
Fix: The internal transmission oil cooler fails and allows coolant to mix with ATF, destroying clutch packs. Requires transmission removal, cooler replacement, valve body rebuild or replacement, and complete fluid flush. 12-16 hours labor. If caught early (before major damage), cooler replacement alone is 8-10 hours. This is a known ZF 8HP weakness in Range Rover applications.
Estimated cost: $4,000-7,500
Terrain Response Module and Transfer Case Failures
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: HDC (Hill Descent Control) fault warnings, Terrain Response system unavailable message, Vehicle stuck in one drive mode, Clunking from transfer case during acceleration, Four-wheel-drive system fault, Transfer case overheating warnings
Fix: The terrain response control module fails (known software/hardware issue) or the transfer case develops internal clutch pack failures. Module replacement is 2-3 hours, but often requires dealer programming. Transfer case rebuild is 12-15 hours. Land Rover issued software updates for some module issues, but hardware failures still occur.
Estimated cost: $2,500-8,000
Door Latch Mechanism Failures (Recall-Related)
Common · medium severity
Symptoms: Doors won't open from inside or outside, Door ajar warning stays on with doors closed, Central locking works intermittently, Door requires multiple attempts to latch, Child lock engages randomly
Fix: The door latch mechanisms fail due to internal pawl spring breakage. Covered under multiple recalls, but many vehicles still experience issues after recall repairs. Each door latch is 1.5-2 hours labor. Front doors are more commonly affected than rears. If outside warranty/recall coverage, this gets expensive fast with four doors.
Estimated cost: $800-1,500
Coolant Crossover Pipe and Thermostat Housing Leaks
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Coolant smell in cabin or under hood, Visible coolant drips under engine, Low coolant warnings, Overheating in severe cases, Steam from engine bay
Fix: The plastic coolant crossover pipes crack at mounting points, and thermostat housing develops leaks. Crossover pipe replacement requires significant upper engine disassembly (supercharger removal) at 8-12 hours. Thermostat housing is 4-6 hours. Often both are done together since access requires same teardown. Upgraded aluminum aftermarket pipes available.
Estimated cost: $2,000-4,000
Instrument Cluster and Infotainment System Failures
Occasional · low severity
Symptoms: Instrument cluster goes completely dark or pixelated, Touchscreen becomes unresponsive or freezes, Radio and navigation reboot randomly, Bluetooth connectivity drops constantly, Backup camera intermittent or black screen
Fix: The main instrument cluster develops failed LCD panels or internal processor issues. Infotainment module failures are also common. Cluster replacement requires programming and is 2-3 hours. Infotainment module is 3-4 hours with programming. Land Rover issued software updates, but hardware failures still require replacement. Used clusters must be programmed to VIN.
Estimated cost: $1,500-3,500
Owner tips
Change engine oil every 5,000 miles (not 15k) with quality 5W-20 synthetic to help mitigate cylinder scoring—catch oil consumption early
Inspect air suspension for leaks every 20k miles and replace compressor relay preventatively around 50k
Flush transmission fluid every 40k miles and inspect cooler for contamination—this can save the transmission
Keep extended warranty if possible—major repairs routinely exceed $10k on this platform
Budget $3,000-5,000 annually for repairs after 60k miles; these are not DIY-friendly vehicles
Only buy if you have deep pockets or a comprehensive warranty—the supercharged V8 engine failures alone make this a financial gamble, and the air suspension and transmission issues compound the risk significantly.
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Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Consequence: Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D019, N759, D041, and D027. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V840.
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM · 24V840000
2024-11-07
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
Consequence: Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risks were mailed December 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are N759 and D025. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 25V514.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 20V387000
2020-07-02
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.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 19V392000
2019-05-24 · EA18004
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.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · 15V385000
2015-06-17
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.
AIR BAGS · 15V093000
2015-02-18
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to February 5, 2015, and 2014-2015 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured June 16, 2013, to February 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a light weight adult front seat passenger may be improperly classified by the occupant classification system (OCS) and, as a result, the front seat passenger air bag may be disabled.
Consequence: If the front passenger air bag is disabled during a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P059.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 15V042000
2015-01-28
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 16, 2012, to January 8, 2014, and 2014-2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured May 7, 2013, to February 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the brake vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed allowing a hole to be worn ito it.
Consequence: If a hole is worn into the brake vacuum hose, a complete loss of braking assistance could occur, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose and correctly route it, as necessary, free of charge. Any brake vacuum hose that is damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P052.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS · 14V618000
2014-10-03
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2014 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport and 2013-2014 LR4 vehicles manufactured September 16, 2013, to June 30, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. Should one of the tires subsequently lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure.
Consequence: If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on November 6, 2014. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is P050.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · 14V163000
2014-03-31
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2014 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured from May 7, 2013, to October 10, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate or click at a double-rate to give a notification to the driver of a front turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence: Without a warning that a front turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on, or before, May 27, 2014. Land Rover's number for this recall is P042.
AIR BAGS · 13V607000
2013-12-02
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Range Rover vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to insufficient clearance, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) connector located in the driver and front passenger side seat of the vehicle may become disconnected.
Consequence: If the connector becomes disconnected, the driver and/or passenger seat side air bag may not function. In the event of a crash necessitating side air bag deployment, the seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will modify the area around the connector to prevent it from becoming disconnected, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Customers may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is P037.
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