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2016 Land Rover Range Rover Problems

Compared with other Land Rover Range Rover years

Typical for this model

48/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Open NHTSA investigationFront Steering Knuckle Fractures

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2013

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
79filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
61,000miles, 23 complaints with mileage
Recalls
13campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD · 17 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2016 Range Rover most often report a front suspension upper knuckle issue, which many complaints describe as a visible crack or abnormal knocking from the front end, and a large share of these are tied to open recall notices. A second frequent theme is a rusted-through fuel tank shield, and a third is repeated frustration at how long recall remedies have taken to become available. Most reports involve vehicles well past 50,000 miles, with a number of suspension comments appearing at 80,000 to 150,000 miles.

  1. Steering

    Cracked front suspension upper knuckle

    • 22 complaints (28%)
    • median 102,463 mi at 9.6 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
    • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2024–2026

    Complaints describe a crack developing at the front suspension upper knuckle where it meets the control arm or ball joint, sometimes noticed during routine inspection and sometimes only after the wheel leans inward or the vehicle pulls. Owners report knocking or clanking sounds over bumps and while turning, and in several cases the vehicle became difficult to control or the wheel separated. Many say the dealer confirmed the part had failed but told them the recall repair part was not yet available. Reports span roughly 38,000 to 150,000 miles, with most clustered above 60,000 miles.

    Recall 25V514000Recall 24V840000Recall 26V527000

    What to check: Ask for a written inspection of both front upper knuckles, and check with a dealer whether the VIN has an open knuckle recall and whether the remedy part is available. Listen for front-end knocking over bumps.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “After checking on the OEM site based off Safety recall N759 , I was told my Vin was not affected, However the Part at the center of the global recalls (In UK, In Canada and Partially here in the US) is LR040119 which is exactly what I have installed on mine. The vehicle has never been off-roading (despite it being well capable ) and has always been maintained at the dealership or an approved shops. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11607820, filed 2024-08

    “I am submitting this email as a formal safety defect notification regarding a front suspension knuckle cracking condition observed on my 2016 Range Rover Td6, which appears to directly correspond with Land Rover Recall D027. Attached are photographs of the passenger-side front suspension knuckle showing a distinct structural crack running vertically through the knuckle body at the upper control arm mounting point. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11712328, filed 2026-01
  2. Steering

    Recall remedy not available / open recall wait

    • 32 complaints (41%)
    • median 91,500 mi at 9.6 yrs old (12 state mileage)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2019–2026

    Many complaints are filed less about a failed part than about the wait: owners say they were notified of a front suspension recall but that the dealer had no parts and no repair instructions, sometimes for many months. Several state they limited or stopped driving the vehicle and had difficulty getting an answer or a loaner vehicle. Filed from early 2025 onward, often before any failure occurred; failure mileage where given ranged from about 51,000 to 130,000 miles.

    Recall 25V514000Recall 24V840000

    What to check: Before purchase, check the VIN against open safety recalls and ask the seller for proof that each recall has been completed rather than only announced.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Good morning, Some time ago Land Rover Corporate made me aware of the recall about the suspension failure that can happen without warning, but to date there is no fix and apparently no parts to fix the problem so I am in need of guidance as to what to do, what recourse do I have should this fail as I am driving, etc? I do not have another vehicle to drive in the meantime and given the recall it makes me nervous as most of my driving is at highway speed as I work in multiple locations each day depending on project. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11710912, filed 2026-01

    “The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

    NHTSA complaint #11690626, filed 2025-09
  3. Fuel system

    Rusted fuel tank shield / cradle

    • 11 complaints (14%)
    • median 103,000 mi at 10.4 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
    • filed 2026

    Complaints describe the steel shield or cradle under the fuel tank rusting through, in some cases leaving the tank supported only partially or not at all. Owners say the rest of the underbody looks clean, and several attribute it to the shield being bolted to an aluminium heat shield. In much of this group the issue was found during unrelated service or inspection rather than through a warning light. Mostly reported past 100,000 miles; several were found during brake or underbody inspections.

    What to check: Have the vehicle put on a lift and look at the fuel tank cradle and shield for flaking metal, holes or gaps around the mounting points before buying.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The fuel tank cover has rusted with visible open cracks /breakage through the material. I'm unsure if the actual fuel tank has become affected yet. Safety is at risk if leakage of fuel becomes evident. I have only casually discussed recall notices with my local parts department. No warning lights at this time. Issue was found during a rear brake inspection.”

    NHTSA complaint #11772149, filed 2026-10

    “My L405 has an issue with rusted fuel tank shields. This is a safety issue being that these shields are also responsible for holding the tanks in place. My dealer in Bedford, NH recognized the problem and recommends shield replacement.”

    NHTSA complaint #11713136, filed 2026-01
  4. Engine

    Engine stalling, rough running and no-start

    • 9 complaints (11%)
    • median 100,000 mi at 10.0 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
    • filed 2022–2026

    A smaller set of complaints describes engine problems: rough running or misfires with the check engine light, a crank-but-no-start condition when warm, stalling at low speed with the auto start/stop system engaged, and in a few cases major internal failures such as a seized crankshaft or timing chain failure. Diesel owners also describe repeated DEF quality warnings that limited restart mileage. Spread widely in mileage, from roughly 32,000 up to about 150,000 miles.

    5 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask for service records showing regular oil changes, check for stored fault codes, and test a warm restart to see whether the engine restarts cleanly after being shut off at operating temperature.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “At the end of May, about 10 days after getting my car serviced at the Land Rover Manhattan location middle of May, I headed to a short trip with my family. An hour into our trip, I could hear horrible noises coming from the engine, as if the gears were grinding with the engine shaking drastically. As I tried to pull to the side of the highway to safety, smoke started coming out of the front of my car. I got my family out of the car immediately and called roadside assistance. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11472734, filed 2022-07

    “When the auto start/stop is engaged and the engine is off (e.g. at a stop light), the car will sometimes shut down. It is as if I pressed the button to park the car. The shifter knob retracts but the indicator light stays on “D” for several seconds and I can’t restart the car. It has happened when I’m in an intersection waiting to turn left and has stranded me in the middle of the intersection. I have reported this problem several times to the dealership but they say they can’t reproduce the issue and there are no advisories from Land Rover. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11711125, filed 2026-01

Buying note. Have any 2016 Range Rover inspected on a lift for the front knuckles and the fuel tank shield, and confirm the status of every open safety recall for the specific VIN. Because several complaints concern recalls whose parts were not yet available, ask the seller for paperwork showing which recall repairs have actually been done.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 79 consumer complaints for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover. 23 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 61,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 773 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 7 Land Rover Range Rover model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 48 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (2), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Brakes (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “Steering and breaking While driving at speeds 55-60 mph my car would shake when i applied the breaks to slow down. My safety and the safety of other were put at risk daily as i drove my car. Yes, I drove my car into Land rover in Richfield, MN and told the service advisor the problem i was having. With the last 30 days every time while driving at speeds of 55- 60 mph as i would apply the breaks to slow down the steering and car would begin to shake. Yes, I took my car into Land Rover in Richfield, MN to be inspected. …”

NHTSA complaint #11670714, filed 2025-07

Suspension: “Front steering knuckle was cracked, Land Rover hadn’t notified me of any issues. I found the recall online, nearest dealer is 4-5 hours away. Was afraid to drive with cracked part. I replaced steering knuckle on my own out of pocket to keep vehicle safe. Vehicle was not in any accident or injuries. Defect found and fixed before anything could happen. Called Land Rover and they said no resolution for fix and when there was I would receive a letter on how to get it repaired or get reimbursed for repairs I had done to fix. …”

NHTSA complaint #11679576, filed 2025-08

Fuel system: “I have not been able to fill the gas tank completely, and the pump shuts off multiple times during the refuel process every time I pump gas. I have tried different angles, different gas stations, tried to refuel slowly but it stops multiple times.”

NHTSA complaint #11387414, filed 2021-01

Engine: “Vehicle indicator states no more starts in 249 miles due to Quality of Diesel exhaust fluid. Car has been to dealership 3times and continues light/indicator comes on. Only owner of car and always new highest quality blue DEF used for vehicle. Car stopped while I was on a trip and would not restart while I was in a remote area. Dangerous situation stuck in middle of nowhere as female alone. Reviewing literature/blogs related to this issue and unbelievable amount of consumers with same issue. Thousands of dollars spent by reports and no resolution. …”

NHTSA complaint #11553444, filed 2023-11

Mileage when problems were reported

43% of the 23 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,500 and 103,000 miles.

13%0–104%10–2526%25–5017%50–754%75–10030%100–1504%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (23 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 61,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2017202020222024332026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Land Rover Range Rover version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Range Rover 4WD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic172319$4,350
Range Rover 4WD5.0L 8-cyl8-speed automatic141916$5,150
Range Rover LWB 4WD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic172319$4,350
Range Rover LWB 4WD5.0L 8-cyl8-speed automatic141916$5,150
Range Rover TDV6 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · diesel8-speed automatic222824$4,000

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 13 recalls for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 773 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 773 bulletins →

Other model years of the Land Rover Range Rover

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202593,3005—23—Too new
20241021,00010—20—Too new
20232217,00011———Too new
20211237,0005—18—Not enough data
2020279505—1853 · TypicalRising
20191517,0003—18—Rising
2018284,7504—1843 · TypicalStable
20176253,0008—1653 · TypicalRising
20167961,00013—1948 · TypicalRising
20157170,0008—1952 · TypicalRising
20144232,00010—1954 · TypicalRising
20132640,5006—1635 · FewerFalling
20122051,9064—15—Falling
20111588,9363—15—Rising
20101475,0005—14—Not enough data
20095111,3034—14—Not enough data
20083098,5003—140 · FewerFalling
20071472,9533—14—Not enough data
20065391,8362—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20053560,0201—12Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20045173,0001—12Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20039766,0521—13Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20021472,7300—12—Not enough data
2001780,0001—13—Not enough data
20002679,5003—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19992992,5905—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19982478,5003—13—Stable
199721100,0003—13—Stable
199635152,0003—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19952579,6507—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199410110,0000—13—Not enough data
1993893,0000—12—Not enough data
19926151,0000—13—Not enough data
199013—3—13—Not enough data
19895213,0001—12—Not enough data

All Land Rover Range Rover model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover?

Owners of the 2016 Range Rover most often report a front suspension upper knuckle issue, which many complaints describe as a visible crack or abnormal knocking from the front end, and a large share of these are tied to open recall notices. The issues reported most often: Cracked front suspension upper knuckle; Recall remedy not available / open recall wait; Rusted fuel tank shield / cradle.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover have?

NHTSA recorded 79 consumer complaints for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 32 complaints (41% of the total), followed by suspension with 20.

Has the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover been recalled?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover (Range Rover, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover reported?

Among the 23 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 61,000 miles and the middle half falls between 36,500 and 103,000 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.