2016 Land Rover Range Rover Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover.

20152017
Complaints
93
per 10K Sold
57.6
US Sales
16,155
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
12

Worst 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#128 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:95,839 mi
Crash-related:1
#218 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:116,000 mi
#38 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover.

Steering Defects
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
95,839
Suspension Failures
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,000
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
32,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
47,000
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2016 Land Rover Range Rover

12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~349,945 vehicles.

25V514000Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
~121,509 affected

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.

24V840000Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
~16,759 affected

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.

22V219000Seat Belts:front:retractor
~14,812 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

20V387000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~6,211 affected

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.

20V325000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~785 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-390, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.

19V392000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~65,385 affected

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.

19V390000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~28,671 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch) may get stuck, causing the left hand door to remain unlatched when the door is closed.

19V350000Seat Belts
~16,186 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

17V154000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~205 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag inflator initiator may fail to ignite during a crash.

16V941000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~550 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles and 2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.

+ 2 more recalls

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2016 Land Rover Range Rover — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover has 93 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 12 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 28 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (28 complaints, avg 95,839 mi); Suspension Failures (18 complaints, avg 116,000 mi); Fuel System (8 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,259 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?
Yes — 12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 349,945 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (steering defects) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Land Rover Range Rover reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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