Buyer Research

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.

Kestrel Take

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.

What we checked

Partly reconciled against public records, 2026-09-11

NHTSA holds 170 owner complaints for the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, and no recall campaigns.

A big number here usually means a lot of these were sold, not that it is a bad vehicle — popular models collect more complaints for the same rate of trouble. So the total on its own says little. What is worth reading is the shape of it. The largest single group is the engine at 24%. That is notable without being overwhelming — worth checking, not worth panicking about.

Not written up yet: the body and structure (32 complaints). That group is in the public record and is not covered by the issues below. Treat it as something to ask about, not as absent.

Counts come from the NHTSA complaint and recall database — free, public, and worth checking yourself.

Known Issues for the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.

Air suspension compressor and strut failureHigh — wallet impact

Corner drops overnight, compressor burns out, and the vehicle enters a limited-speed mode. Expect this, not just plan for it.

Repair cost (estimate): $2,000-$5,000

Source: NHTSA complaints filed under the suspension (20).

Supercharger and cooling system failures (5.0L SC)High — wallet impact

Supercharger couplers, intercooler pumps, and thermostats fail. An overheating event on this engine is catastrophic.

Repair cost (estimate): $2,500-$8,000

Source: NHTSA complaints filed under the engine (40).

Timing chain and tensioner wearHigh — wallet impact

The 5.0L V8 chain and tensioner job requires major disassembly.

Repair cost (estimate): $4,000-$8,000

Source: NHTSA complaints filed under the engine (40).

Electronic module and infotainment failuresHigh — wallet impact

Persistent warning lights, module communication errors, and parasitic battery drains.

Repair cost (estimate): $500-$3,000 per event

Source: NHTSA complaints filed under electrics and electronics (38).

Differential and transfer case wearMedium

Heavy vehicle, complex drivetrain, and expensive components.

Repair cost (estimate): $2,000-$5,000

Source: NHTSA complaints filed under the transmission and drivetrain (14).

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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