2016 Land Rover Range Rover Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 41%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover, 41% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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“On July 27, 2026, while driving westbound on SR-62, the vehicle unexpectedly moved laterally and collided with the left-rear area of a commercial tractor-trailer. In the days before the crash, I recall hearing a knocking noise from the front and experiencing the vehicle pulling, but I did not understand these as signs of a safety defect. After the crash, the right-front upper suspension/steering-knuckle connection was catastrophically separated and displaced, the wheel and hub were out of their normal position, and the vehicle was not drivable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11765277, filed 2026-09“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. The crack is continuous, visible from multiple perspectives, and is not consistent with a normal casting seam or cosmetic surface feature. …”
NHTSA complaint #11712328, filed 2026-01“While driving the vehicle in early February, I experienced a severe stability issue that caused the vehicle to nearly roll over while turning. The vehicle has since developed extreme wobbling, bouncing from left to right, especially when braking or turning. A loud crackling noise is present when making right turns. These symptoms are visibly apparent from outside the vehicle and severely affect steering and handling. I was transporting my wife in labor at the time of the near-rollover. We now have a newborn, and this vehicle poses a serious risk to my family's safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #11670392, filed 2025-06Related recalls
- 26V527000Aug 13, 2026Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension knuckles may have been replaced…Covers: Land Rover Range Rover 2016–2017
- 25V514000Aug 8, 2025Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper…Covers: Land Rover Range Rover 2014–2017, Range Rover Sport 2014–2017
- 24V840000Nov 7, 2024Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack…Covers: Land Rover Range Rover 2014–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10178132Jul 27, 2020A customer may report that the heated steering wheel does not heat up when selected.
- 10178118Jul 9, 2020Customer reports of steering wheel mis-alignment.
- 10178117Jul 9, 2020Customer reports of steering wheel mis-alignment.
- 10165210Aug 8, 2019Customer states the steering is heavier than expected.
- 10165186Aug 1, 2019There is an increased noise when turning the steering wheel and a notchy feel to the steering. This bulletin provides diagnostic advice in advance of changes to the TOPIx…
- 10164582Jun 13, 2019Customer states the steering is heavier than expected.
- 10162671Jun 13, 2019Customer states the steering is heavier than expected.
- 10160455Apr 11, 2019Vehicle steering feel heavier than expected
- 10157151Feb 6, 2019A 'clonk' noise from underneath the vehicle may be evident when driving at low vehicle speed. The noise is most prominent while accelerating/decelerating and when turning the…
- 10155622Feb 6, 2019A 'clonk' noise from underneath the vehicle may be evident when driving at low vehicle speed. The noise is most prominent while accelerating/decelerating and when turning the…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 11% |
| 2023 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 3 | 11% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 16 | 26% |
| 2016 | 32 | 41% |
| 2015 | 39 | 55% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 7% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 4 | 11% |
| 2004 | 8 | 16% |
| 2003 | 8 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 7% |
| 2000 | 2 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 17% |
| 1998 | 2 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 20% |
| 1994 | 1 | 10% |
| 1993 | 3 | 38% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover
20 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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