2016 Land Rover
Range Rover Sport
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
Land Rover Range Rover Sport: best and worst years
Overview
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 510
- Power to weight
- 0.099 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.31
- Cyl
- 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- SuperchargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 552 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 191 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 115 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 5,137 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 0
- Owner complaints
- 0
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA26003Openopened Apr 24, 2026STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
PE25006opened Jun 27, 2025STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
EA18004opened Jul 2, 2018LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Door latch failure
RQ17005opened Aug 4, 2017LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Door Latch Open While Driving
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
669 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Mar 10, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM76411 - 10MAR26
Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
May 9, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERTUCC_MAY2025_28
TELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
May 5, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM76319 - 05MAY25
Grid lines are no longer showing in reverse camera image after software update to IPMB camera module.
Apr 28, 2025ENGINESSM76317ATT - 28APR25
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
Apr 28, 2025ENGINESSM76317 - 28APR25
Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
Apr 25, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM76313 - 25APR25
Telematic TCU2 Module 2015-2017MY No Longer Available
Apr 11, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTUCC_APR2025_18
Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
Mar 14, 2025SERVICE BRAKESSFCC_MAR2025_20
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
- and 661 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.