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NHTSA complaints, Jan 1 to Aug 24, 2026 Updated Aug 24

Land Rover Range Rover complaints are up 14% this year

87 complaints filed with NHTSA in 2026 so far, against 76 in the same window last year. Electrical system is the top component, and the 2016 model year files the most.

2026 YTD
87
rank 121 of 765 models
Same window 2025
76
Jan 1 to Aug 24
Year over year
+14%
market overall +2%
Top component
Electrical system
22 of 87, 25%

Top problem areas

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical system2225%
Fuel/propulsion system2023%
Steering1517%
Suspension1416%

A complaint can cite more than one area, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Model years behind the complaints

Model yearComplaintsShare
20161821%
20171720%
202089%
202178%
201567%
202367%

What the data says

Electrical system accounts for about 25% of this year's Land Rover Range Rover complaints. That is a moderate concentration; worth knowing, but complaints are spread across several areas.

The 2016 model year contributes 18 complaints (21%). Older vehicles dominate, consistent with age-related wear rather than a new defect.

Complaints are up year over year, 76 to 87 (+14%), against a market that rose about 2%. Year-over-year movement is the most useful signal here: a model's sales are roughly stable from one year to the next, so a sharp rise means the per-vehicle complaint rate genuinely moved, not just that the model is popular.

How to read this

Raw complaint totals track how many Land Rover Range Rovers are on the road as much as they track quality, so a high count on a best-seller is partly a volume story. Complaints are also self-reported: they capture what owners chose to file, not a controlled survey. Use these numbers to know where to look during a pre-purchase inspection and which recalls to check, not as a verdict on their own. Compare any car instantly in the Car Complaint Checker, or read the full 2026 study for the market-wide picture and methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Land Rover Range Rover reliable?

Complaint counts alone cannot answer that, because they track how many are on the road as much as build quality. What the 2026 data shows: 87 NHTSA complaints so far (rank 121 of 765 models), +14% year over year, with electrical system the most-cited area. Treat it as a starting point and cross-check recalls and a pre-purchase inspection for the specific vehicle.

What is the most common Land Rover Range Rover complaint?

Electrical system: 22 of the 87 complaints filed in 2026 cite it (about 25%). That is a moderate concentration; worth knowing, but complaints are spread across several areas.

Which Land Rover Range Rover model year has the most complaints?

The 2016 model year, with 18 of this year's 87 complaints (about 21%). Older vehicles dominate, consistent with age-related wear rather than a new defect.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database, complaints received 2026-01-01..2026-08-24, compared with 2025-01-01..2025-08-24 (same window). Counted once per complaint ID, vehicles only. Aggregated data is available under CC BY 4.0 with a link to GarageCalc.