Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494 (2013-2022)

2015 SDV6, done 127,000 kms mainly commuting in the Perth area but some longer trip up north, for which I purchased all terrain tyres. Purchased new (demo) and always been serviced by Land Rover dealer in Perth.
All I have really spent is tyres. Had a slight clunking noise when pulling away from a stand still which turned out to be the diff oil needing changing which was a little weird but has been totally reliable and economical with great performance from the twin turbo V6 diesel.
This is the third Range Rover sport I have owned and I have never had any real problems to speak of.

Bought new in aug 19 from ULR. Has feen faultless. Service was included, and that has been superb and has not cost me one dollar. It handles really well on and off road.

I am driving a Range Rover Sport HSE SDV8. Original purchase price of $182,000 and has done less than 40,000 KM. Within the last 12 months it has been towed 4 times and is clearly a faulty and not fit for purpose vehicle. Unfortunately you cannot trust this brand or their promise of excellence.

Do not buy from them! Read all reviews and issues these cars have! Spent $200.000.00 on a new range rover and have an issue within the warranty period with only 40,000.00 kilometres on the vehicle and the owner or anyone else does not care! Head office leaves it up to the dealer who ignores you and head office!

I bought my car (Range Rover sports) in December 2015 from Range Rover dealer Adelaide.

The last service I did for my car was at the end of 2018 with Adelaide Land Rover dealer. And the next schedule service for my car should be either at the end of 2022 or when the car has reached 52000kms, which is advised by the dealer. However I noticed really terrible knocking sound from my engine this week (19/10/2021) when the car reached 39939 Kms. Then I took the car to Land Rover dealer in Parramatta NSW and asked them to check the issue of the engine. They advised the engine is not working properly and I may need to pay the big replacing charge myself since my car is out of 3 years warranty.

I drive conservatively and although I was 4 months past my service, due to lockdown, my engine blew and needs replacing. I bough it new. And am being quoted circa $30k. It’s almost exactly 5 years old. Bought brand new.
Has anyone had this problem? And if so, we’re you able to negotiate anything with Land Rover? I’m devastated this has happened. I loved my car and cannot believe this has happened after only 5 years.

Thanks all

These vehicles are not safe dispute what the sales guy and your girlfriends at school drop off tell you. The way Land Rover have dealt with diesel emission on Range Rover sport is by the vehicle slowing to 20km per hour once there black box needs cleaning. You get no warning it's going to happen, nothing you just slow. It has happened to my wife several times on the freeway then the car has to be towed to the dealership in port Melbourne then you get charged $650 for the pleasure. Land Rovers response from the manager "you purchased the wrong vehicle"
After owning 8 range rovers this is our last.

Ex land rover display car, bought with 16k km, now with 40k km, has not missed a beat. Mainly some short commutes and longer weekend drives. Excellent tow car; had a 2t caravan that it towed as if the van wasn't there. Brilliant drive whatever the surface.

Commuting on the freeway and visiting clients. I bought it because it should be safe
Twice a week. Never socially and seldom at weekends
Serviced to manufacturers requirements as per the handbook

I brought the top of the range Range Rover sport autobiography and I had nothing but trouble with the car from day one, screeching metal on metal sound so loud it hurt my ears when driving slow, it was a total embarrassment.
I took it in for the complaint 3 times to be told there was no problem, as soon as the warranty ran out the whole front drivers side suspension destroyed itself, I had to fight to have it covered u der warranty a week after it ran out.
Service team are rude and useless and make a complaint to head office you get a sorry better luck next time.

I have issue after issue with my problem Range Rover which I purchased new 2.5 years ago and has only travelled 52000 km.

Including:

* Faulty Electronic Dash - This used to go blank so I had to stop the car, turn off, lockthe doors so it would reset and the dash would come back on.

* Gearbox shuttered bad when turning.

* Electronic park brake lever come out of it socket so didn't work.
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Purchased the vehicle 6 months ago. Has been okay until a bout of heavy rain recently which entirely flooded the car internally. Found battery submerged under water. Car wouldn’t start and all electrics fried. Not only is car a lemon but Land Rover service is appalling. Have been on a wait list for 6 days for a replacement vehicle. No one has contacted us about the car, we’ve had to call them everyday and they are now asserting it is not a ‘major’ fault and we are therefore stuck with the car which they will attempt to repair. Don’t worry that ...

Great car fit for Royalty literally lol very comfortable and very well built customer service is impeccable they could not do enough for us i would not buy one with big klm's or out of warranty for obvious reasons if something goes wrong its going to be expensive it is an expensive car.I would highly recommend a RRSport as a family car and yes every car/suv has problems that's life deal with it.

I only drive moderately and car is only used lightly not to its full capacity. I have had problems since buying the car and today was quoted $2400 for a gearbox module replacement and my car warranty just finished in April. I cannot believe I paid so much for a Range Rover which is causing me problems within the 3 years. Customer service at Trivett Parramatta is crap. I also called customer relations and Adam spoke to me as if I was a child and said cars can start having problems as soon as they leave the dealer.
If you have the extravagant a...

Just got this car end of Aug as it had to be ordered. My last car was an older version of the Range Rover Sport 2013 model. I use it everyday for everyday travel - I have yet to take it off road. I have used it for country driving and towing a trailer with kayaks as well but have not gone fully off road with it yet - planning to try the Range Rover experience.

Fantastic smooth drive. Excellent extra features (paid of course) - driver assist, parking sensors etc

Engine turns off when you come to complete stop and starts up again pretty qu...