Land Rover Range Rover steering problems, 2016–2027
105 of the 910 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Land Rover Range Rover 2016–2027 name the steering (NHTSA’s “Steering” heading — the steering column, rack, pump and power assist). The loudest years: 2016 (54), 2017 (38), 2023 (5). Filed under the same heading across these years: 1 manufacturer bulletin, 3 recall campaigns, 2 NHTSA investigations. Every figure is a linked federal record; none is a failure rate, none a repair cost, and none a verdict on one car.
Land Rover Range Rover steering problems by model year
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsOne row per model year on file, newest first. A year marked in depth has its own page: the complaints, the owners’ words and every document under this heading for that year.
| Model year | Complaints naming the steering | Share of the year’s | Typically at | On file under the heading | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | — | — | — | the year → |
| 2026 | 0 | — | — | 13 TSBs | the year → |
| 2025 | 2 | 8% | — | — | the year → |
| 2024 | 2 | 6% | — | — | the year → |
| 2023 | 5 | 9% | — | — | the year → |
| 2022 | 0 | — | — | 1 investigation | the year → |
| 2021 | 4 | 10% | — | 1 investigation | the year → |
| 2020 | 0 | — | — | 1 investigation | the year → |
| 2019 | 0 | — | — | 1 investigation | the year → |
| 2018 | 0 | — | — | 182 TSBs · 1 investigation | the year → |
| 2017 | 38 | 22% | 68k | 105 TSBs · 2 recalls · 2 investigations | the year → |
| 2016 in depth | 54 | 27% | 100k | 113 TSBs · 3 recalls · 2 investigations | the record → |
Two things the counts carry that are not the car: how many of each year were sold, and how long each has been on the road — an older year out-counts a newer one before anything is wrong with it. The share column is the honest comparison across years: what part of that year’s complaints named the steering. Nothing here is a rate.
When the steering complaints were filed, and at what mileage
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled per calendar year, every model year together: 2018: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2024: 3 · 2025: 54 · 2026: 44
Across the model years, half of the 43 owners who gave an odometer reading reported the steering problem between 53,000 and 111,000 miles. A median of reports, not the life of a part.
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the steering, from the model years with the most to say. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the front driver's side of the vehicle had lowered unexpectedly, and the vehicle drove unsteadily.
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the vehicle independently drifted into another lane, and the contact slightly lost control of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated.
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front suspension made abnormal knocking sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was advised that there was no earlier availability.
Land Rover's refusal to provide resolution to their Safety REcall DO019, or NHTSA 25V-514 according to their own guidelines. See attached letter
Car started flashing "Lane assist not available" and steering wheel locked out.. it seems like no power steering anymore.. i am taking it to dealership but could been a major accident
What is on file about the steering, across the years
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecall campaigns filed under this heading, any model year
- 26V527000 HighAug 13, 2026 · 14 vehicles
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension knuckles may have been replaced with incorrect parts during a prior recall remedy repair.
- 25V514000 HighAug 8, 2025 · 121,509 vehicles
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
- 24V840000 HighNov 7, 2024 · 16,759 vehicles
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.
NHTSA investigations
- EA26003 Front Steering Knuckle Fracturesopened Apr 24, 2026 · open
- The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis. ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The repor…
- PE25006 Front Steering Knuckle Fracturesopened Jun 27, 2025 · closed Apr 24, 2026
- The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis. ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The repor…
1 manufacturer bulletin filed under this heading, any model year
- Aug 21, 2026
- Rattle or Knocking Noise from the Rear Steering Gear When Driving on Uneven or Gravel Road Surfaces
Every one filed under the heading is listed. Quote the document number at a service desk — it is a diagnosis the maker has already written down.
Other systems with a record on the Land Rover Range Rover
Source: the same filesEvery system, every model year: Land Rover Range Rover problems by year →
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsWhich Land Rover Range Rover years have the most steering complaints?
2016, 54; 2017, 38; 2023, 5. Raw counts, and an older year has had longer to collect them; by share of each year's own complaints the loudest is the 2016 (27%).
Is there a recall for the steering on the Land Rover Range Rover?
Yes — 3 campaigns are filed under this heading across these model years: 26V527000 (2017), 25V514000 (2017), 24V840000 (2016). A recall is matched by VIN, and applies to specific years; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do steering problems show up on the Land Rover Range Rover?
Owners who gave an odometer reading reported it at a median of 80,000 miles across the model years; half of them between 53,000 and 111,000. That is when reports cluster, not the life of a part.
What does NHTSA's "Steering" heading cover?
The steering column, rack, pump and power assist. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.