2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $18,000–$28,000. There are 4 high-severity known issues you need to know before handing over a check.
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A $90,000 vehicle for $22,000, which tells you everything about what the next owner spends. The supercharged V8 is thrilling and the air suspension, cooling system, and electronics are relentless. This is the most expensive cheap car you can buy.
Known Issues for the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Corner drops overnight, compressor burns out, and the vehicle enters a limited-speed mode. Expect this, not just plan for it.
Repair cost range: $2,000-$5,000
Supercharger couplers, intercooler pumps, and thermostats fail. An overheating event on this engine is catastrophic.
Repair cost range: $2,500-$8,000
The 5.0L V8 chain and tensioner job requires major disassembly.
Repair cost range: $4,000-$8,000
Persistent warning lights, module communication errors, and parasitic battery drains.
Repair cost range: $500-$3,000 per event
Heavy vehicle, complex drivetrain, and expensive components.
Repair cost range: $2,000-$5,000
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Vehicle sitting unevenly
- ✗Any dash warning at startup
- ✗Overheating history on a supercharged V8
- ✗Multiple previous owners in a short period
Good Signs
- ✓Air suspension components replaced recently with receipts
- ✓Supercharged cooling system serviced
- ✓A specialist shop's name appearing repeatedly in the history
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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