What is the 2005-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Stalling?

The crankshaft position sensor on the L320 Range Rover Sport is prone to intermittent failure, especially in hot weather. The sensor loses signal as it heats up, causing random stalling at idle or while driving. The failure is often intermittent, making diagnosis difficult as the… Repairs typically run $200-$500. Severity: high.

What is the 2005-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Air Suspension Compressor and Valve Block Failure?

JLR communications document multiple air-suspension conditions across L320 and L494 Range Rover Sport vehicles, including compressor delivery or exhaust-valve faults, compressor campaigns and valve-block diagnostics. They do not support the frozen blanket claim that air-spring le… Severity: high.

What is the 2023-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Rearview Camera / 360-Degree Surround View Failure and Delayed Image Display?

NHTSA recall 24V678 covers certain 2024 Range Rover Sport vehicles whose Near Field Sensing Module may overheat and suppress 3D surround-camera images, including the rearview image. The retrieved primary record does not establish the same cause for every 2023 or 2025 vehicle, or… Severity: high.

What is the 2023-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 48V Mild-Hybrid Battery / DC-DC Converter Fault Causing No-Start, Warning Messages, and Limp Mode?

NHTSA recall 26V248 identifies an internal DC-DC-converter boost-control microchip fault on certain 2019-2024 Range Rover Sport MHEVs that can stop 12V charging and lead to loss of drive power and exterior lighting. JLR communications also document 2023-2024 DC-DC warnings and 48… Severity: high.

What is the 2014-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport ZF 8HP70 Transmission Valve Body and Mechatronic Issues?

The ZF 8HP70 eight-speed automatic transmission used in the L494 Range Rover Sport develops valve body and mechatronic unit faults. Symptoms include harsh shifts, delayed engagement, and occasional limp mode. The solenoids in the valve body wear and cause improper fluid routing. Repairs typically run $2,000-$5,000. Severity: medium.

What is the 2014-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Diesel DPF Regeneration Failure in Short-Trip Driving?

The diesel Range Rover Sport suffers from DPF clogging when used predominantly for short trips. The DPF regeneration cycle requires sustained exhaust temperatures that are not achieved in city driving. The vehicle may attempt regeneration frequently, increasing fuel consumption a… Repairs typically run $200-$3,500. Severity: medium.

What is the 2005-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Rear Differential Oil Leak from Pinion Seal?

The rear differential on the Range Rover Sport is prone to developing oil leaks from the pinion seal. The seal deteriorates from heat cycling and driveshaft vibration, allowing gear oil to seep out and coat the rear axle housing. If the fluid level drops too low, the differential… Repairs typically run $400-$1,200. Severity: medium.

What is the 2014-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Electric Parking Brake Actuator Failure?

JLR communications for specified 2014-2020 Range Rover Sport vehicles document a Park Brake Needs Calibration warning, temporary failure to release, EPB warnings and actuator-stuck DTCs C2005-71, C2006-71, C2007-72 and C2008-72. They do not establish road salt, connector corrosio… Severity: medium.

What is the 2023-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Pivi Pro Infotainment Freezing, Black Screen, and Camera System Dropout?

Owners of 2023-2025 Range Rover Sport models frequently report the curved Pivi Pro center display freezing, rebooting, going black, or losing audio/navigation/climate control responsiveness. Because many vehicle functions are integrated into the touchscreen, these failures can al… Repairs typically run $0-$2,200. Severity: medium.

What is the 2023-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Water Intrusion from Tailgate / Rear Body Seals Causing Damp Cargo Area and Electrical Faults?

Owners of the redesigned Range Rover Sport have reported water leaks into the cargo area and rear body sections, often after rain or washing. The leak path is commonly suspected around tailgate seals, rear lamp/body interfaces, roof or upper tailgate trim areas, and can lead to d… Repairs typically run $200-$2,500. Severity: medium.

Land Rover · Known Issues

Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems & Known Issues

2005-2025 model years · 6,420+ owner reports · Updated August 2026

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According to Au7o's analysis of 6,420+ owner reports, the 2005-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 11 documented known issues, with 5 rated critical. The most serious are Transfer Case Actuator Motor and Chain Failure ($1,500-$4,500 repair), Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Stalling ($200-$500 repair), Air Suspension Compressor and Valve Block Failure, Rearview Camera / 360-Degree Surround View Failure and Delayed Image Display and 48V Mild-Hybrid Battery / DC-DC Converter Fault Causing No-Start, Warning Messages, and Limp Mode. The most commonly reported issue is ZF 8HP70 Transmission Valve Body and Mechatronic Issues with 1,700 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $200 to $5,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

All 11 Known Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 6,420+ owner reports, the 2005-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 11 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Transfer Case Actuator Motor and Chain Failure, Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Stalling, Air Suspension Compressor and Valve Block Failure. Of these, 5 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?

The 2005-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 11 known issues documented across 6,420+ owner reports. 5 issues are rated critical: Transfer Case Actuator Motor and Chain Failure and Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Stalling and Air Suspension Compressor and Valve Block Failure and Rearview Camera / 360-Degree Surround View Failure and Delayed Image Display and 48V Mild-Hybrid Battery / DC-DC Converter Fault Causing No-Start, Warning Messages, and Limp Mode. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems?

Repair costs for known Land Rover Range Rover Sport issues range from $0 to $5,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Transfer Case Actuator Motor and Chain Failure, typically costs $1,500-$4,500 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What year Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2005-2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport with 11 documented issues documented across 6,420+ owner reports.

All 11 Known Issues

Transfer Case Actuator Motor and Chain Failure#

Rear Differential Oil Leak from Pinion Seal#

Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Causing Stalling#

Diesel DPF Regeneration Failure in Short-Trip Driving#

Air Suspension Compressor and Valve Block Failure#

Rearview Camera / 360-Degree Surround View Failure and Delayed Image Display#

48V Mild-Hybrid Battery / DC-DC Converter Fault Causing No-Start, Warning Messages, and Limp Mode#

ZF 8HP70 Transmission Valve Body and Mechatronic Issues#

Electric Parking Brake Actuator Failure#

Pivi Pro Infotainment Freezing, Black Screen, and Camera System Dropout#

Water Intrusion from Tailgate / Rear Body Seals Causing Damp Cargo Area and Electrical Faults#

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