2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 6% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle has brakes that catch so hard when you press the pedal lightly that the front end of the car dips down. I was exiting an offramp and the car slid sideways and I was near having a collision. It has been in the shop for this numerous times. Neil at Land Rover of san diego today told me that he did notice it when we drove different cars back to back. The car is also leaking coolant and you can smell it in the cabin. From what I read this is hazardous. This has not been resolved by the dealer and they just try to cover it up by topping off the coolant. …”
NHTSA complaint #10965930, filed 2017-03, 11,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle in the end of October and shortly thereafter within 50 miles two days the check engine light came on P0299 turbo under boost. Immediately thereafter, exhaust fumes began entering the cabin from the engine bay. I notified the dealership and they gave me a loaner vehicle and they took it to complete auto care in Denver Colorado to have the vehicle fixed. I was told that the vehicle had a cracked turbo manifold, and the turbo manifold and the entirety of the setup of the turbo needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11708429, filed 2026-01“The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary in the driveway, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing change was stretched. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11641176, filed 2025-02Related service bulletins
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- 10202830Oct 15, 2021Timing chain replacement VVT Service Part Incorrectly Boxed
- 10202102Sep 24, 2021Customer States engine runs rough with MIL illuminated.
- 10185405Dec 16, 2020The engine is running rough. There is a hesitation. The Check Engine MIL goes on and off. There is a noise on startup.
- 10180944Sep 18, 2020The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
- 10161428May 17, 2019The check engine lamp is on.
- 10160448Apr 11, 2019The vehicle will not start. The Check Engine Light is on, there is noise from the engine.
- 10158973Mar 4, 2019Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated. DTC P242B-64 logged in Powertrain Control Module (PCM).Issue applies to AJ20-D4 engine only.
- 10157160Feb 14, 2019The vehicle will not start. The Check Engine Light is on, there is noise from the engine.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 50% |
| 2020 | 13 | 25% |
| 2018 | 4 | 13% |
| 2017 | 14 | 27% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 22 | 34% |
| 2014 | 12 | 34% |
| 2013 | 9 | 20% |
| 2012 | 10 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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