2015 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

Typical onset: 40,000-90,000 mi

Symptoms: Sudden loss of compression in one or more cylinders, Metallic knocking or ticking that develops rapidly, White or blue smoke from exhaust on cold starts, Check engine light with misfire codes (P0300-P0308), Coolant consumption with no visible leaks, Complete engine seizure in worst cases

Fix: Cylinder liners crack or score due to design flaw in AJ-V8 block, allowing coolant into cylinders and destroying pistons/rings. Only fix is complete engine replacement or rebuild with sleeved block. 35-50 labor hours for removal, machine work, and reinstallation. Many shops won't touch it—send to Land Rover specialist.

Estimated cost: $18,000-28,000

Typical onset: 50,000-80,000 mi

Symptoms: Transmission slipping or jerking between gears, Milky or chocolate-colored transmission fluid, Overheating transmission (warning light/message), Rough shifts especially when cold, Coolant level drops with no external leaks

Fix: Internal transmission oil cooler in the radiator fails, allowing coolant and ATF to mix. This destroys the ZF 8-speed transmission within days if driven. Must replace radiator, transmission oil cooler lines, flush entire cooling system, rebuild or replace transmission, flush all cooler lines. 18-25 labor hours.

Estimated cost: $8,500-15,000

Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi

Symptoms: High-pitched whining or squealing from engine bay, Sudden loss of power/boost, Check engine light with boost pressure codes, Rattling noise at idle that increases with RPM, Metal shavings in supercharger oil

Fix: Supercharger nose bearings and rubber coupler wear out, leading to shaft misalignment and internal damage. Requires supercharger removal, rebuild with new bearings, coupler, seals, and sometimes rotors if contaminated. 12-16 labor hours.

Estimated cost: $4,500-7,500

Typical onset: 60,000-90,000 mi

Symptoms: Vehicle sits low on one or more corners when parked, Compressor runs constantly (can hear it cycling), Warning message: 'Air Suspension Fault' or 'Normal Height Only', Rough ride or excessive body roll, Hissing noise from under vehicle

Fix: Compressor overworks due to leaking valve block or air springs, eventually burns out. Valve block O-rings harden and leak. Often need both compressor and valve block. If ignored, causes EAS module failure ($2k part). 4-6 labor hours for compressor, 3-4 for valve block.

Estimated cost: $2,800-4,500

Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi

Symptoms: Rattling noise on cold start that disappears after 5-10 seconds, Metallic ticking from front of engine, Check engine light with timing correlation codes, Plastic debris in oil during changes

Fix: Plastic timing chain guides deteriorate and tensioners fail, leading to chain slack. If chain jumps or breaks, catastrophic valve-to-piston contact destroys engine. Preventive replacement requires front engine disassembly. 18-24 labor hours. Do this BEFORE it rattles loudly.

Estimated cost: $4,500-6,500

Typical onset: 50,000-80,000 mi

Symptoms: Warning message: 'Parking Brake Fault', Parking brake won't release or engage, Burning smell from rear wheels, Rear brake pads wear unevenly or prematurely, Vehicle rolls when parked despite brake applied

Fix: Electronic parking brake calipers seize due to corrosion in actuator motors, or control module fails. Must replace calipers as assemblies (not rebuildable) and often the EPB module. 3-5 labor hours.

Estimated cost: $2,200-3,800

Typical onset: Any mileage

Symptoms: Door won't open from inside or outside, Door ajar warning light stays on, Door won't latch/close properly, Door pops open while driving, Child safety lock activates randomly

Fix: Defective door latch mechanisms across all doors. Multiple recalls issued but latches continue failing even after recall repairs. Requires latch assembly replacement per door. 1.5-2 hours per door. Check if recalls completed, but expect failures anyway.

Estimated cost: $600-900 per door