Years to avoid
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Years to Avoid
The 2020, 2018, 2023, 2022 model years stand out as the weakest in this Land Rover Range Rover Sport dataset. We only publish this page when at least four years are available and the score spread is large enough to make the comparison meaningful.
Data updated April 2026
- Weakest year
- 2020
- Model average
- 57/100
- Complaints, weakest year
- 138
- Recalls, weakest year
- 37
42/100 reliability
33-point range
11 crash · 4 fire reports
NHTSA campaigns on file
Bottom line
Why the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport ranks last
The 2020 scores 42/100, rated mixed, versus a model average of 57/100. NHTSA data contains 138 owner complaints and 37 recall campaigns for this model year.
Its most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (30), Power Train (21), Unknown Or Other (20), Suspension (9). Those counts are investigation leads, not proof that every vehicle has the problem.
Inspect the full 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport record →Evidence by year
The weakest Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years compared
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- Complaints
- 138
- Recalls
- 37
- Crash reports
- 11
- Fire reports
- 4
Top issues: Electrical System (30), Power Train (21), Unknown Or Other (20)
View 2020 details →2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- Complaints
- 167
- Recalls
- 19
- Crash reports
- 8
- Fire reports
- 3
Top issues: Electrical System (29), Unknown Or Other (25), Power Train (24)
View 2018 details →2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- Complaints
- 125
- Recalls
- 27
- Crash reports
- 2
- Fire reports
- 1
Top issues: Electrical System (47), Visibility Wiper (13), Steering (13)
View 2023 details →2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- Complaints
- 94
- Recalls
- 23
- Crash reports
- 2
- Fire reports
- 1
Top issues: Electrical System (31), Visibility Wiper (12), Power Train (11)
View 2022 details →Better alternatives
Stronger Land Rover Range Rover Sport years to put on your shortlist
Read this carefully
“Avoid” is a comparison signal, not a verdict on one VIN
A year qualifies here only when it trails the model average by at least five points, trails the best year by at least ten points, or falls below 60/100. The model also needs at least four scored years and a six-point spread. Age, sales volume and time on the road can affect raw complaint totals, so use the score and severity mix together.
Source trail
Where this Land Rover Range Rover Sport data comes from
VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Land Rover Range Rover Sport research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.
Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.
Buyer questions
Land Rover Range Rover Sport research FAQ
Which Land Rover Range Rover Sport years should I avoid?
2020, 2018, 2023, 2022 score materially below the strongest Land Rover Range Rover Sport years in this dataset. The 2020 is the weakest at 42/100, with 138 owner complaints and 37 recalls on file.
Does a low-scoring Land Rover Range Rover Sport year mean every car is bad?
No. Model-year data describes population-level patterns. A well-maintained vehicle with a clean title and completed recall work can be a better purchase than a neglected example from a higher-scoring year.
What should I buy instead of the worst Land Rover Range Rover Sport year?
The strongest alternatives in this dataset are 2026 (75/100), 2025 (68/100), 2024 (64/100). Compare price, mileage, equipment and the individual VIN before deciding.
Check the actual car
Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.
Check title brands, accidents, odometer history, auction records and recall status for the specific Land Rover Range Rover Sport you are considering.