Land Rover Range Rover
23 model years from 2005 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2027
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Latest engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 12–28 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 93 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2016 (203)
- Fewest problems
- 2019
- Interest
- 31,427 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Range Rover in brief
The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover is a small SUV offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 207 inches long and 81 inches wide on a 126-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,789 lb (4dr SUV Ewb).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (22 city / 27 highway), 11% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.
The Land Rover Range Rover has 23 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2027, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Its most efficient year was 2019 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 12 to 28 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (325), electrical system (299), unknown or other (225).
Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2020 is the year to avoid.
2020 has the most recalls (23); all years together count 93 campaigns and 1,620 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Range Rover compares
The 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is a SUV - offered with a 4.4L 8-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,379 lb (4.6 Hse 4dr SUV 4X4).
About the Land Rover Range Rover
Range Rover is a 4×4 luxury marque and sub-brand of Jaguar Land Rover. The Range Rover line was launched in 1970 by British Leyland and since 2022 is in its fifth generation.
From the Wikipedia article "Range Rover", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Range Rover pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
- Modest powerUp to 247 hp, versus about 409 hp for similar 2026 models.
- 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Best and worst years to buy used
2021 Range Rover
44 owner complaints · 11 recalls · 1 fire report · 4 crash reports
Year to avoid2020 Range Rover
143 owner complaints · 23 recalls · 3 fire reports · 10 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
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Range Rover changes by model year
- 2026
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- 2025
- New plug-in hybrid version
- 2024
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- 2023
- Engine dropped: 5.0L 8-cyl
- 2022
- New body dimensions: 35.0 in longer, wheelbase +21.3 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- No diesel version any more
- Engine added: 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
- 2021
- Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl
- 2020
- Best combined MPG down from 28 to 24
- 2019
- New hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions
- Lightest version 287 lb heavier
- 2018
- Best combined MPG up from 24 to 28
- 2016
- New body dimensions: 19.2 in shorter, wheelbase −10.3 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New diesel version
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- 2015
- New body dimensions: 19.2 in longer, wheelbase +10.3 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2014
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 22 to 24
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 23 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 5 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,789 lb | Not rated | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,789 lb | Not rated | 7 | 26 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,789 lb | Not rated | 12 | 35 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,789 lb | Not rated | 17 | 58 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl | 23 MPG | 206.7 in | 5,789 lb | Not rated | 17 | 31 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl | 24 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,902 lb | Not rated | 11 | 44 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,902 lb | Not rated | 23 | 143 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl | 28 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,902 lb | Not rated | 8 | 80 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl | 28 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,902 lb | Not rated | 8 | 134 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,902 lb | Not rated | 10 | 173 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,902 lb | Not rated | 14 | 203 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 24 MPG | 190.9 in | 5,487 lb | Not rated | 11 | 190 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 24 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,902 lb | Not rated | 13 | 110 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl | 22 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,902 lb | Not rated | 8 | 97 |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl | 22 MPG | 171.7 in | 3,682 lb | Not rated | 7 | 75 |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 195.7 in | 5,697 lb | Not rated | 5 | 76 |
| 2010 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 195.7 in | 5,697 lb | Not rated | 6 | 43 |
| 2009 | 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 195.7 in | 5,468 lb | Not rated | 4 | 13 |
| 2008 | 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 195.7 in | 5,468 lb | Not rated | 3 | 30 |
| 2007 | 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 195.7 in | 5,468 lb | Not rated | 3 | 14 |
| 2006 | 4.2L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 14 MPG | 195.7 in | 5,468 lb | Not rated | 1 | 34 |
| 2005 | 4.4L 8-cyl | 12 MPG | 194.9 in | 5,379 lb | Not rated | 0 | 9 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Range Rover
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi Q7 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Tesla Model X | 352 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus LX | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Lexus GX | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lincoln Navigator | 17 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 BMW X7 | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Land Rover. How we calculate this →





