2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 9% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 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.
“The vehicle within the first weeks of ownership failed to reengage the transmission after the eco feature turned off the engine. Eco feature turns the car off when the car is stopped in traffic or a stop signal to save fuel etc. The dash board and gear shifter displayed a flashing d': indicating a failure of the transmssion. (video available) when this occures the car will not respond to gas pedel being pushed and the car does not go. The car has to be turned off and restarted to get the tranmission to engage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10716395, filed 2015-05, 500 miles“The vehicle within the first few weeks of ownership failed to operate while driving on a freeway in stop and go traffic. After being stopped, the vehicle transmission or engine seemed to malfunction and the car was stuck on the freeway with traffic moving around the car, creating a very dangerous situation. I was informed that the vehicle VIN was part of a group of vins that received bad software that caused the problem. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle appeared to operate normally and it was ultimately taken to the dealership for repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713825, filed 2015-04, 100 miles“Within the first weeks of ownership failed to reengage the transmission after the eco feature turned off the engine. Eco feature turns the car off when the car is stopped in traffic or a stop signal to save fuel etc. When this occurs the car will not respond to gas pedal being pushed and the car does not go. The car has to be turned off and restarted to get the transmission to engage. This takes several seconds to do and creates a very dangerous situation.I have contacted the salesman at the dealership and he said he has heard this happen to others but they do not have a fix yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10759028, filed 2015-08, 500 miles“While driving home on the evening of June 27, 2023, a distance of about 15 miles, the low coolant light suddenly came on, and as we tried pulling over on the next freeway exit, the engine appeared to seize and cut out. It was difficult to brake and steer the car and we were nervous to get in an accident. We came to a rest off the freeway and then officers helped us push our car into a nearby Auto Zone. We left it there overnight to rest and when we came back the next day, the engine would not start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11546989, filed 2023-09Related service bulletins
- 10249854Jan 12, 2024After thermostat replacement, the instrument cluster says that the engine is overheating while driving.
- 10240351Jul 17, 2023Misfire or rough running
- 10240350Jul 17, 2023Misfire or rough running
- 10229595Dec 20, 2022Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 10227430Nov 8, 2022Low speed front end driveline clunk - V8
- 10227429Nov 8, 2022Low speed front end driveline clunk - V8
- 10210019Mar 15, 2022Intermittent Engine Non Start After An Eco Stop Start Event
- 10204148Nov 23, 2021INGENIUM I6 3.0L Petrol - PCV Cover Valve â Poor Idle
- 10199798Jul 27, 2021A potential issue has been identified on certain Land Rover vehicles within the listed Affected Vehicle Range where the engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may be illuminated…
- 10191845Apr 19, 2021Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 17% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 | 4 | 29% |
| 2021 | 2 | 15% |
| 2020 | 4 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
17 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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