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At a glance
What can fail
The front suspension upper knuckle joint can crack, potentially causing the suspension arm to detach from the vehicle.
This page covers 15 recalls, 73 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover.
16–19 mpg combined
12.4–14.7 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Steering and suspension complaints dominate what owners report for the 2016 Range Rover. On the steering side, owners frequently describe loss of power assist, unexpected stiffness, and the steering feeling unresponsive or pulling to one side. Suspension complaints follow a similar theme, with owners noting the air suspension dropping unexpectedly, sagging on one corner, or failing to maintain ride height. The fuel system draws a separate cluster of reports centered on the underbody shield beneath the fuel tank, owners consistently describe finding this shield heavily corroded or rusted through, in some cases to the point where the tank itself is exposed or appears inadequately supported. Several of these reports note the condition was discovered during unrelated service rather than noticed by the driver, suggesting the deterioration develops out of plain sight.
73
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
By System
The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover has 15 recalls, with the most serious being a front suspension upper knuckle joint that can crack and cause a suspension arm to detach, resulting in sudden loss of steering control.
Several recalls center on door latches. The keyless latching system on certain vehicles can leave doors appearing closed but actually unlatched, allowing them to swing open while driving. Prior repair attempts for this issue did not fully resolve it on some vehicles, leading to follow-up recalls.
Occupant restraint problems make up another cluster. The driver's seatbelt emergency locking retractor may not lock at the right moment during hard braking, leaving the driver less protected before a crash. The front seatbelt pretensioners may also fail to tighten properly in a crash. On the passenger side, the front airbag inflator initiator can fail to fire, meaning the airbag may not deploy in a crash of sufficient severity.
There is also a structural concern separate from the suspension: on certain vehicles, doors may not latch properly when closed, again creating a risk of a door opening while the vehicle is moving. This appears to be a broader version of the latch issue described above, potentially affecting a different set of vehicles within the model range.
At a glance
What can fail
The front suspension upper knuckle joint can crack, potentially causing the suspension arm to detach from the vehicle.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The doors may not latch securely when closed, which could cause them to open while driving.
What the fix does
A dealership will update the keyless vehicle software and inspect door latches, replacing them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, potentially causing the suspension arm to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may fail to lock during a crash, reducing occupant protection.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat belt may fail to lock properly during hard braking or a crash, reducing its ability to restrain the occupant.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the driver's seat belt assembly and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Keyless Vehicle Latching System may not work properly, causing doors to appear closed while actually being unlatched and able to open unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the keyless latch system, disable it if needed, and update its software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A spring in the Keyless Vehicle Latching System may stick, leaving the left door unlatched even when closed.
What the fix does
Dealers will update software, inspect the latches, and replace them if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Keyless Vehicle Latching System may fail to fully latch the doors, so they appear closed but are actually unlatched.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the KV system, disable KV mechanisms if needed, and update the KV Latch software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A spring in the keyless door latch system may stick, leaving the left door unlatched even when closed.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the software, inspect the latches, and replace them if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may fail to lock properly during a crash or sudden stop, reducing seat belt restraint effectiveness.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's seat belt assembly if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition mechanism in the front passenger air bag may fail to activate during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger airbag may not meet safety specifications and could fail to deploy properly during a crash, increasing injury risk to occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger airbag module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seatbelt pretensioners may not work properly during a crash, reducing their ability to restrain occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seatbelt assemblies as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The door latch mechanism may release unexpectedly after the door is closed, causing the door to unlatch while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the keyless entry software at no cost to reprogram the door latch system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
