Used Range Rover Sport 2013-2022 reliability review
The Range Rover Sport is plush and refined, and luxurious inside. Used prices look good, too. A mixed reliability record has improved in recent years
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What's the used Land Rover Range Rover Sport like?
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George Hill & Mark Pearson
Updated: 5 August 2026
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What should I look for in a used Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
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The Range Rover Sport is a large car that will have been used in tight urban areas and supermarket car parks, so look at the bodywork for any obvious signs of damage and the wheels and bumpers for scuffs. It’ll also quite possibly have been used off road, so check the undersides of the car for stone chips and any major signs of contact.
Make sure the seats move and operate as they should, including the pop-up ones in the boot, and do the same for the tailgate. Have a look at the leather for cracking, and at the back seats and the boot for impenetrable stains where the family pooch might have sat.
With four-cylinder models, make sure the car has a full service history, with maintenance carried out at the scheduled intervals. This is because Land Rover's four-cylinder engines are known to have issues with the timing chain if the engine is not properly maintained. If the timing chain is faulty, you'll hear a rattling or knocking noise from the engine, especially on start-up when the engine is cold. If not rectified, the chain may break and cause damage to the engine, resulting in a hefty repair bill.
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What are the most common problems with a used Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Second-Row Seats
The second-row seat backrest on vehicles with the manual recline second-row seat system may not latch robustly in position. It is possible the seat belt may not correctly restrain the occupant in the event of a collision. On affected vehicles, Land Rover inspected the second-row seat mechanism and, if necessary, fit the correct specification components.
Air Conditioning Wiring
The ground wiring for the air conditioning blower within the cockpit harness may not be to specification. This can lead to the wire getting hot and melting the plastic insulation and causing a burning smell. If ignored and the loom gets significantly damaged, there is a possibility of fire. On affected vehicles, Land Rover replaced the earth wire and, where other wiring/insulation is affected, necessary repairs were carried out.
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Road Wheel Nuts
On affected vehicles, the road wheel nuts may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. These wheel nuts may crack when subject to shock loads and detach from the stud. This may lead to insecurity and possible detachment of a road wheel. Affected vehicles were recalled and their wheel nuts were replaced. Locking wheel nuts are not affected.
CO2 Emission levels
Vehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions. To fix the issue, Land Rover updated the vehicle software to the latest version.
Door Latches
The door could be unlatched when in the closed position and no indication provided of an unlatched condition. Vehicle doors not latched in either the primary or secondary state may open during driving. This can increase the risk of a vehicle crash and/or compromise the safety of vehicle occupants and other road users. As a result, Land Rover recalled the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download the latest level of software. A limited number of vehicles also required a Remote Function Actuator module to be fitted.
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Servo Vacuum Hose
On affected vehicles, the servo vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed and can chafe against the auxiliary drive pulley. This can lead to failure of the hose and a loss of brake servo assistance. On affected vehicles, Land Rover checked the brake servo hose and, if in good condition, correctly rerouted and secured the hose. If the hose is damaged, it also replaced the hose.
Inconsistent Brazing
The brazing of the fuel rail end caps is inconsistent and may not correctly seal the fuel rail ends. Fuel vapour and liquid fuel leaks can occur over time, which can lead to a liquid fuel leak into the engine bay. On affected vehicles, Land Rover replaced the fuel rail with a correctly manufactured version.
Fuel Level Sensor
On certain 2018 and 2019 Model Year Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV vehicles, where the indicated fuel level on the fuel gauge shows approximately 30% the fuel tank is empty resulting in an engine stall. The vehicle will enter into reduced performance mode and if the customer continues to drive the vehicle will continue to run for circa 8 miles/13Km. The vehicle engine will then cut out without warning.
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If the traction battery charge status is at least 10% or greater the electric motor will take up drive until such time as traction battery power is depleted. Where the traction battery charge status is below 10%, drive from the electric motor is not possible and the vehicle will cut out whilst in motion. All 12 volt powered electrical functions such as power-assisted steering exterior lighting and brake assistance will continue to operate as designed. Engine cut out with minimal warning to the driver may lead to an increased risk of an accident. This led Land Rover to fit a new revised fuel level sensor float to the vehicle.
Crankshaft Pulley Retaining Bolt
The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture due to a production specification error. This led Land Rover to replace the crankshaft pulley centre retaining bolt with one that has been manufactured to the correct specification.
Directional Indicators
The directional indicators may fail to operate. To fix the issue, Land Rover updated the vehicle with the latest software on affected vehicles.
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) feature will not be available on some vehicles. On affected vehicles, Land Rover downloaded the latest software to the vehicle.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) crossover pipe may have been manufactured away from specification. As a result, Land Rover will check and repair the vehicle with a part manufactured to the correct specification.
Electrical Harness Routing
The routing of the electrical harness within the steering column assembly has insufficient clearance. This led Land Rover to inspect the steering column electrical harness, apply further protective material and repair damaged wiring where required.
Is a used Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Despite it struggling in previous years, the 2013-2022 Range Rover Sport finished on top of the luxury car section of our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey. Its strong overall score of 96.6% but it above the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5 and Lexus RX.
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The Range Rover Sport is proving more robust than the larger Range Rover of the same era, with a fault rate of 22%. The most common areas of concern were the brakes and engine, though some owners also reported issues with the bodywork, engine electrics and exhaust.
Land Rover covered the cost of most repairs, but 10% of faults set owners back between £751 and £1000 each. All faulty cars could still be driven, though, and most were fixed in a day or less.
As a car brand, Land Rover scored poorly in our car manufacturer reliability rankings, finishing in 30th place out of 30 contenders with a score of 84.9%.
Used Range Rover Sport reliability: the owners' view
In our most recent reliability survey, Range Rover Sport owners said they had a mixed experience with dependability and dealer support. A significant number of owners reported issues, with faults affecting suspension, infotainment and electrical systems. Warning lights and unexpected noises were mentioned frequently, with some drivers experiencing repeated trips to the dealership.
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Several owners highlighted long repair times and delays in sourcing parts, which often left vehicles off the road for extended periods. Costs for repairs varied, with some describing them as unexpectedly high. While a few respondents praised their local dealers for being helpful and communicative, others found the service inconsistent or dismissive of known issues.
Overall, the Range Rover Sport earned praise for its appeal, but too many owners found reliability disappointing, with dealership experiences often failing to offset the inconvenience of recurring faults.
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About the writer
Name: George Hill
Title: Used car writer
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George Hill first joined the What Car? team as a staff writer in 2021, before becoming a used car writer in 2024 and a reviewer in 2026. In his current role he writes new car reviews for What Car? magazine and whatcar.com.
If you follow What Car? on social media, you might see him presenting the odd video on new cars too.
Name: Mark Pearson
Title: Used cars editor
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Mark Pearson has been a motoring journalist for more than 15 years and is currently the used cars editor for What Car?.
Mark spent his formative years at the BBC, where, at various times, he scheduled, broadcast and archived television and radio programmes and researched, wrote and produced promotional material.
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