2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Safety Report

The 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, despite being a new model, has accumulated 10 NHTSA complaints, including 1 fire and 1 injury, with no reported crashes or deaths. A significant concern is the lack of NHTSA crash test ratings (Overall, Frontal, Side, Rollover are all N/A), which means its crashworthiness is unassessed by this agency. The vehicle has been subject to 5 recalls, addressing critical safety issues such as panoramic sunroof trim detachment, rearview camera malfunction, oil filter housing leaks increasing fire risk, transmission oil pressure decrease leading to loss of drive power, and improperly bonded body panels reducing structural strength. These recalls indicate potential manufacturing defects that could severely impact safety. Common complaint patterns, even with only 10 total complaints, highlight issues with visibility/wipers (2 complaints), electrical system (1 complaint leading to complete vehicle shutdown), and a concerning engine fire incident (1 complaint, though VIN not in recall range). Other reported issues include lane departure/forward collision avoidance malfunctions, service brake problems, seat belt entrapment, and structural issues like loose doors. The electrical system complaint, where the vehicle completely shut off while driving, is particularly alarming given its potential for causing a crash. The recall history is extensive for a new model, covering fundamental safety aspects. The recall for 'ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN' directly addresses a fire risk, aligning with the reported engine fire complaint. The 'POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY' recall for loss of drive power is also critical. The 'STRUCTURE:BODY' recall points to potential compromises in passenger protection during a crash. The combination of early complaints, including a fire and an injury, and numerous recalls for significant defects, suggests a concerning safety profile for this new model, especially in the absence of official crash test data.

Our recommendation: Given the numerous early recalls for critical safety components, the lack of NHTSA crash test ratings, and initial complaints including a fire and electrical failures, potential buyers should exercise extreme caution and thoroughly investigate if all recalls have been addressed and any lingering issues resolved before purchasing.