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Land Rover Range Rover Sport II faults

3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
3.0/5

3 known faults

3.0 SDV6 306

  1. Crankshaft failure / big-end bearings (V6 diesel)

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    Land Rover bulletin SSM71816 lists the L494 Range Rover Sport among the models affected by rare crankshaft failures on the TDV6 V6 diesel, attributed to half-bearings incorrectly positioned during assembly or that rotate in use. Owners on the RRSport forum describe the problem as rare but report cases, including on the SDV6; Fiches-auto reports a testimony of sudden engine failure on a 292 hp 3.0 SDV6 at around 80,000 km. A metallic noise or an oil pressure warning light requires the engine to be switched off immediately.

    Versions
    3.0 SDV6 306
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Air suspension (compressor, springs, valve block)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The air suspension compressor and valve block are reported as a weak point: the compressor wears out as it compensates for leaks from the air springs. Warning signs: a noisy compressor or one that runs for a long time, a car that sags overnight, floating handling.

    Versions
    3.0 SDV6 306, 4.4 SDV8 340, P400e hybride rechargeable
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. ZF 8HP70 automatic gearbox: jerks and limp mode

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Owner reports describe jerks, delayed shifts and limp mode, attributed to the hydraulic unit (mechatronics) of the 8-speed ZF 8HP70 gearbox. A JLR bulletin (SGI14-25) also concerns 2014 Range Rover Sports whose gearbox filter can come loose from the casing, causing harsh shifts and a warning message (limited VIN range). Check that the gearbox oil used is the correct ZF oil.

    Versions
    3.0 SDV6 306, 4.4 SDV8 340, P400e hybride rechargeable
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

4.4 SDV8 340

  1. Air suspension (compressor, springs, valve block)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The air suspension compressor and valve block are reported as a weak point: the compressor wears out as it compensates for leaks from the air springs. Warning signs: a noisy compressor or one that runs for a long time, a car that sags overnight, floating handling.

    Versions
    3.0 SDV6 306, 4.4 SDV8 340, P400e hybride rechargeable
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. ZF 8HP70 automatic gearbox: jerks and limp mode

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Owner reports describe jerks, delayed shifts and limp mode, attributed to the hydraulic unit (mechatronics) of the 8-speed ZF 8HP70 gearbox. A JLR bulletin (SGI14-25) also concerns 2014 Range Rover Sports whose gearbox filter can come loose from the casing, causing harsh shifts and a warning message (limited VIN range). Check that the gearbox oil used is the correct ZF oil.

    Versions
    3.0 SDV6 306, 4.4 SDV8 340, P400e hybride rechargeable
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

P400e hybride rechargeable

  1. Air suspension (compressor, springs, valve block)

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The air suspension compressor and valve block are reported as a weak point: the compressor wears out as it compensates for leaks from the air springs. Warning signs: a noisy compressor or one that runs for a long time, a car that sags overnight, floating handling.

    Versions
    3.0 SDV6 306, 4.4 SDV8 340, P400e hybride rechargeable
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. ZF 8HP70 automatic gearbox: jerks and limp mode

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Owner reports describe jerks, delayed shifts and limp mode, attributed to the hydraulic unit (mechatronics) of the 8-speed ZF 8HP70 gearbox. A JLR bulletin (SGI14-25) also concerns 2014 Range Rover Sports whose gearbox filter can come loose from the casing, causing harsh shifts and a warning message (limited VIN range). Check that the gearbox oil used is the correct ZF oil.

    Versions
    3.0 SDV6 306, 4.4 SDV8 340, P400e hybride rechargeable
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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