The 2015 Range Rover with the 5.0L supercharged V8 is a luxury powerhouse plagued by catastrophic engine failures and transmission cooling issues that can total the vehicle. These are not wear items—they're design flaws that strike without warning, often before 100,000 miles.
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
Transmission Oil Cooler Failure and Contamination
Common · high severity
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
Supercharger Coupler and Bearing Failure
Occasional · high severity
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
Air Suspension Compressor and Valve Block Failure
Common · medium severity
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
Timing Chain Guides and Tensioners (Early Warning to Engine Failure)
Occasional · high severity
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
Electronic Parking Brake Module and Caliper Seizure
Occasional · medium severity
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
Door Latch Failures (Multiple NHTSA Recalls)
Common · medium severity
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
Owner tips
Check if engine serial number falls in known failure range—run VIN through Land Rover dealer first, walk away if it's a time bomb
Budget $3,000/year for repairs MINIMUM after warranty expires—this is not a Toyota
Get pre-purchase inspection by Land Rover specialist who will scope cylinders for liner cracks ($300-500 well spent)
Extended warranty is MANDATORY if buying used—ensure it covers engine and transmission with no internal component exclusions
Change transmission fluid every 30k miles regardless of 'lifetime fill' claim—prevents cooler contamination damage
Service supercharger oil every 50k miles even though manual says 'as needed'—prevents bearing failure
Only buy with comprehensive warranty coverage and escape plan—these have the highest catastrophic failure rate of any modern luxury SUV, with $20k+ repairs being when, not if.
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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.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY · 15V600000
2015-09-25
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured June 2, 2015, to June 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the second row seat back may not latch properly, especially in the center section.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat back is not properly latched, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row seat mechanism, replacing it as required, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P072.
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.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS · 15V092000
2015-02-18
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and LR4 vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have wheel lug nuts that may crack and detach from the wheel hub stud.
Consequence: If one or more of the wheel lug nuts crack or detach from the wheel hub, the remaining lug nuts may be unable to keep the wheel secured to the vehicle. If the wheel detaches, loss of vehicle control would result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel nuts with new wheel nuts, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P056.
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.
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