Land Rover Range Rover Sport grinding brakes problems

Filed Sep 4, 2026 · Engine, Suspension · 500 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2025 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the contact observed a loud grinding noise emanating from the engine compartment and a burning odor coming from the vents into the cabin. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was no oil in the transfer box and the transfer box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that on several occasions while parked, the auto access height feature did not work as intended and failed to lower the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that a suspension part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500.

Filed Jan 27, 2026 · Steering · 170,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V514000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. Most recently, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was loose. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who noticed that the main nut on the steering wheel was loose. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was no longer driven due to safety concerns. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2026 · Brakes · NY

There are two primary complaints on the vehicle since it was lease on May 26, 2025. (1) Clunking metal on metal sound when the vehicle is in reverse as well as sharp right or left turn or general braking. The sound is most audible on the rear right side of the vehicle. This matter was reported > 3 times to the Freeport Landover Dealership; the last visit was in October 2025. During the visit the Techs claim not to hear any noise and the issue persists, even at time of this complaint. The vehicle has about 5,100 miles and has been in for service, since June11, 2025, July 2025, August 2025 and was held there until Sept. 30, 2025. (2) Reported brake issues as of June 2025, within 1 week of having the vehicle. September 2025, after two previous visits and the vehicle being held from 8/29/2025 through September 30, 2025, the front brakes were changed and again the squeaky brake issues is still happening every time it rains or snows or I get a car wash. It is evident this vehicle has defects since manufacturing. I had for 4.5 years, the Range Rover 2020 Evogue, which I traded in for this Range Rover Sport and had ZERO mechanical issues.

Filed Oct 9, 2025 · Steering · 82,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V514000(Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal squeaking sound coming from the front passenger's side of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the manufacturer's system had been hacked and no assistance could be provided. The vehicle was not repaired, and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact expressed safety concerns because the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2022 · Transmission · TX

While driving vehicle suddenly started to rub or grind. I proceeded to get off highway and was left stranded! Luckily this failure happened at a point of highway where I could exit! I believe a faulty transmission input shaft is the reason for the broken vehicle.

Filed Feb 25, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX

I'm not sure how to explain but, there's so much going on with the vehicle. I purchased the vehicle as is but, was told they did an inspection and it was cleared. I was told that the brakes was brand new because, we heard squeaking. We took the vehicle for a diagnostic test because of the brakes. We got a quote for over 6114.00. What!! Brakes, suspension, hub, Wheel barren, Wheel aligment. What?? I just got this vehicle August 10, 2021 and this was November when this came up. We only had the brakes done which we paid over 1,000 and we were going to do the rest at another time. We begin having problems with the brakes and vehicle shaking bad when you drive up to 60 mph. We called them, they had no loaner car until February 18, 2022. We were told it'll be safe to drive until then. Took the vehicle in and still having brake problems and now they said, we definetly need to get suspension done because, it could possibly be the Hub and they want to do another diagnostics. So much wrong with vehicle. I asked about the recall because, I noticed something leaking from the back was told they will check it out but, if they don't see anything they don't have to fix it.. I told them there's a recall on it and it need to fix it but, they are refusing to fix it because, it was an AS IS VEHICLE.

Filed Sep 27, 2021 · Body · 90,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, she heard a loud grinding noise and pounding sound on the vehicle. The contact looked out the rearview mirror and saw a large cord hanging from the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the rear spoiler from the top of the vehicle had detached along with the rear camera. The contact stated that there were also wires coming from under the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the rear spoiler and rear camera were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Jun 14, 2011 · Transmission · 39,885 miles · VA

2006 range rover sport. Consumer states vehicle became inoperable due to a loud grinding noise *tgw the dealer informed the consumer the front differential was bad on the vehicle. When the drain plug was removed, the fluid had overheated and was full of metal shavings. The technician removed the differential and found the paint delaminated from the inside of the differential.

Filed Jan 21, 2011 · Transmission · 31,500 miles · NY

While driving my vehicle at approximately 40 MPH, I began to hear a loud squeal from beneath my vehicle, but no service lights were illuminated on the dash. Because something was clearly wrong, I pulled to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed. It was later determined that my front differential had failed after only 30,000 miles. Land rover is aware of the problem, however no recall was ever issued only a "special service message" to dealers. I subsequently learned that I was fortunate as some users have had the differential lock up bringing the vehicle to a skidding halt. This is clearly a safety issue and land rover should address the problem with a recall.

Filed May 1, 2008 · Acceleration, Seats · 5,635 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 land rover range rover sport. Whenever the contact turns the vehicle, he feels and hears a grinding noise coming from the steering column. The grinding worsens in hot weather or after driving for a long period of time. The dealer advised him to bring in the vehicle and they changed the steering shaft. The vehicle has been to the dealer approximately 7 times for the same failure, but there has been no successful remedy. The vehicle is currently at the dealer having the rack and pinion changed. The technician stated that the repair to the rack and pinion would only be a temporary repair until the manufacturer could provide a better remedy. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 5,635. Updated 05/21/08 *bf the drivers door handle was stuck, the navigation system would go dim, the cruise control activated while driving, the passenger seat latch was not latch properly, the vehicle pulled to the left. Updated 05/20/08.