Mar 18, 2026Fuel system
Fuel tank shield is rusting and falling apart becoming a safety hazard
NHTSA ODI 11725167
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What 84 owners told NHTSA about the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5 Seat)
These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.
All (84)Crash / fire / injury (3)Engine (20)Electrical system (19)Body & structure (16)Airbags (9)Suspension (9)Latches & locks (7)Steering (7)Transmission & drivetrain (7)Fuel system (5)Brakes (3)
5 of 84 complaints match · Fuel system · clear filters
Oct 21, 2025Fuel system
Fuel tank cradle is rusted out and needs to be replaced. Vehicle only has 87k miles on it.
NHTSA ODI 11694757
Nov 16, 2023Fuel system
The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the fuel tank cradle was excessively corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel tank cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer for part replacement; however, the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
NHTSA ODI 11555412
Jan 18, 2022EngineFuel system
I receive a constant warning light - check engine light comes on - for loose gas cap. I will adjust the gas cap and it will go away and then come back on, illuminate again shortly after. There is a strong fuel smell inside and outside of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI 11447913
Dec 10, 2021Fuel system
There is a strong fuel smell outside and inside the cabin that gets worse
NHTSA ODI 11443372
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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5 Seat) verdict →