The 2014 Range Rover Sport with the 3.0L supercharged V6 is a capable luxury SUV plagued by catastrophic engine failures, transmission cooling issues, and typical Land Rover electrical gremlins. Budget heavily for repairs or walk away.
Symptoms: Sudden loss of power with metallic knocking, Check engine light with misfire codes, Oil consumption of 1+ quart per 1,000 miles, White or blue smoke from exhaust, Complete engine seizure in worst cases
Fix: This engine has a well-documented history of piston ring land failure, ringland collapse, and catastrophic bearing failure. Requires complete engine rebuild (30-40 hours labor) or short block replacement (25-35 hours). Many shops recommend replacing with a remanufactured long block rather than rebuilding due to core design weaknesses. Includes timing chains, oil pump, gaskets, fluids, and coolant during rebuild.
Estimated cost: $12,000-18,000
Transmission Oil Cooler Failure and Contamination
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi
Symptoms: Harsh shifting or slipping between gears, Transmission overheating warnings, Coolant in transmission fluid (milky pink appearance), Transmission fluid in coolant (oily residue in expansion tank), Complete transmission failure if driven after cross-contamination
Fix: The internal transmission oil cooler (inside the radiator) fails and allows coolant and ATF to mix, destroying both the transmission and requiring cooling system flush. Must replace oil cooler, transmission (or full rebuild with torque converter), radiator flush/replace, and all fluids. Transmission rebuild is 18-24 hours; oil cooler replacement is 4-6 hours. Many techs recommend external auxiliary cooler install during repair.
Estimated cost: $6,500-11,000
ZF 8-Speed Transmission Mechatronic Sleeve and Valve Body Issues
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 80,000-130,000 mi
Symptoms: Harsh 2-3 or 3-4 shifts, Transmission fault warnings, Limp mode activation, Delayed engagement from park to drive, Intermittent no-start due to transmission range sensor
Fix: The ZF 8HP transmission develops worn mechatronic sleeves and valve body issues. Requires transmission drop (8-12 hours), mechatronic unit replacement or rebuild, new valve body, software updates, and fluid/filter service. Some cases require complete valve body replacement rather than sleeve repair.
Estimated cost: $3,500-6,000
Supercharger Coupler and Bearing Failure
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 90,000-140,000 mi
Symptoms: Whining or grinding noise from engine bay that increases with RPM, Loss of boost pressure and power, Check engine light with underboost codes, Supercharger oil leaking from snout seal
Fix: The supercharger input coupler wears and the front bearing fails, causing noise and potential complete supercharger failure. Requires supercharger removal (8-11 hours), coupler replacement, bearing replacement, front seal, oil change, and intake manifold gaskets. Some units need complete supercharger rebuild or replacement if damage has occurred to rotors.
Estimated cost: $2,800-4,500
Air Suspension Compressor and Strut Failures
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Vehicle sagging at one corner or completely, Air suspension fault warnings, Compressor running constantly, Inability to raise or lower suspension, Compressor thermal shutoff messages
Fix: Air suspension compressor overworks and fails, often after one or more struts develop leaks. Compressor replacement is 2-3 hours; each air strut is 2-3 hours. Most common is compressor plus at least one strut. Many owners convert to coil springs ($1,500-2,500 for all four corners) to avoid repeated failures, though this eliminates height adjustment.
Fix: The engine-driven vacuum pump fails (common on supercharged engines without manifold vacuum), or the brake booster develops internal leaks. Vacuum pump replacement is 3-4 hours; brake booster is 5-7 hours due to firewall access. Subject of NHTSA recall for vacuum hose deterioration. Both pump and booster often need replacement together on high-mileage examples.
Estimated cost: $1,800-3,200
Door Latch Mechanism Failures
Common · medium severity
Symptoms: Doors won't latch or open from inside/outside, Door ajar warnings with doors closed, Central locking system inoperative, Doors opening while driving (dangerous), Clicking from door panels
Fix: Door latch assemblies fail electrically and mechanically, subject to multiple NHTSA recalls (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH with 3 campaigns). Each door latch replacement is 1.5-2.5 hours including door panel removal, latch assembly, and recalibration. All four doors commonly need replacement over vehicle life. This is a known Land Rover-wide issue across multiple model years.
Estimated cost: $600-1,000
Fuel System and High-Pressure Fuel Pump Issues
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 80,000-130,000 mi
Symptoms: Extended cranking before start, Rough idle and misfires, Loss of power under acceleration, Fuel pressure fault codes, Engine stalling at stops
Fix: High-pressure fuel pump driven by camshaft wears and loses pressure. Fuel filter clogs prematurely if fuel quality is poor. Fuel pump replacement requires 6-8 hours (valley cover removal, timing cover access); fuel filter is 1.5-2 hours but often done with pump. Use only premium fuel and replace filter every 30k miles preventively.
Estimated cost: $1,800-2,800
Owner tips
Change transmission fluid every 40k miles regardless of "lifetime fill" claims—ZF 8-speed longevity depends on it
Install auxiliary transmission cooler if towing or in hot climates
Use only premium fuel and replace fuel filter every 30k miles
Budget $3,000-5,000 annually for repairs after 60k miles
Inspect supercharger oil level every oil change (separate reservoir)
Extended warranty is almost mandatory—engine and transmission failures are financially devastating
Only buy if you have a comprehensive warranty or can afford $15k+ engine replacements; the 3.0L supercharged V6 is a financial time bomb despite the luxury appeal.
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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.
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.
AIR BAGS · 15V571000
2015-09-11
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured December 16, 2013, to April 15, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the owner's handbook information may incorrectly describe the functionality of the Air Bag Status Indicator Lamp. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An occupant that does not correctly understand the air bag functionality, may be at an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners and will send out an owner's handbook supplement to all affected owners, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may call Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's recall number is P071.
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.
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