All Reported Problems
Every documented issue for this vehicle, organized by category
Documentation Opacity
3 issues reported
Land Rover dealerships often lack parts inventory and timely manufacturer information, leading to extended repair wait times of weeks or more. Owners report frustration with basic service delays due t...
The full privacy policy for InControl connected services and vehicle telematics data is not disclosed in standard vehicle documentation, instead buried in separate terms. Buyers cannot easily review h...
Land Rover does not publicly disclose subscription pricing for connected services like InControl, requiring a vehicle account or lookup to see costs. Buyers cannot assess total ownership expenses upfr...
Electronic Alerts & Nags
4 issues reported
The vehicle displays frequent 'start engine, battery low' warnings, often linked to a lithium battery introduced around 2023. Owners report ignoring initial alerts until the car fails to shift into dr...
The auto start-stop system, which shuts off the engine at stops to save fuel, restarts roughly with the inline-6 mild hybrid engine. Owners disable it manually each drive as it disrupts the smooth lux...
The lane keeping assist system repeatedly prompts drivers to put hands back on the wheel. Owners find the driving assistance tech intrusive and subpar for a luxury vehicle.
The automatic seat massage feature activates on its own after a few minutes of driving without driver input. Owners struggle to find a way to disable it, initially mistaking it for a fault.
Interface Friction
9 issues reported
The Range Rover lacks a physical knob for volume control, forcing drivers to use a touchscreen slider instead. This requires looking away from the road, making it distracting and annoying during drive...
Climate and HVAC controls are accessed via the touchscreen with no physical buttons or knobs, burying adjustments in menus. This makes quick changes difficult and distracting while driving.
The steering wheel uses touch capacitive buttons that feel cheap and unreliable, requiring excessive hand contact. Drivers avoid using them due to the cringy experience.
The large touchscreen infotainment system is slow to respond and has confusing submenus, diminishing the premium feel. Common tasks like resetting the trip odometer are hard to find.
The keyless entry system intermittently fails to detect the key fob, requiring drivers to remove it from their pocket or reposition it. This adds unnecessary friction to entering the vehicle.
The physical temperature control knobs for the four-zone climate system lack sufficient tactile clickiness and feedback. This makes precise adjustments feel imprecise and low-quality.
Newer models have removed even more physical buttons, routing nearly all functions to the touchscreen. If the screen fails, drivers lose access to essential vehicle controls.
Rear climate vents use a tiny, non-obvious tab that's hard for children to adjust independently. This leads to discomfort as kids struggle or require parental instruction.
The power tailgate insists on fully motorized operation and resists manual assistance. This slows down access, frustrating users who want quicker manual control.
Privacy & Surveillance
8 issues reported
The Range Rover collects geolocation data from the vehicle's GPS system. Jaguar Land Rover sells and shares this data, along with other personal information, to third parties.
The vehicle collects geolocation data including your general physical location via GPS.
The company collects commercial information such as service history, warranty details, product preferences, vehicle configurations, cars purchased/leased, and VINs.
The vehicle collects audio and visual information such as call recordings and images, potentially from voice or camera systems.
Personal information is disclosed to retailers, service providers, business partners like SIRIUS XM, affiliates, and for legal processes including law enforcement.
Data is retained according to internal policy for unspecified periods, longer if legally required.
Opt-out for sales/sharing is available via web form, email, or phone, but requires identity verification and may not cover all disclosures.
InControl services have separate terms and privacy policy not covered by the main policy, requiring additional acceptance upon registration.
Software Stability
5 issues reported
The vehicle's central touchscreen controls most features like climate, navigation, and gauges. Owners report it suddenly going black or glitching while driving, disabling access and requiring reboot a...
Interconnected electronics mean a minor failure can cascade, disabling essential systems and preventing the vehicle from driving. One failure bricks the entire car, leaving it undrivable.
The keyless entry system fails to detect the fob, requiring manual key insertion into a hidden slot to start the engine. This bypasses the convenience of proximity-based starting.
The infotainment system occasionally freezes or lags, especially when switching screens like from navigation to ride height controls. It recovers after a moment but disrupts usability.
JLR vehicles like the Range Rover commonly suffer from minor electronic glitches affecting daily usability. These 'weird little bugs' are stereotypical reliability issues.
Subscription Lock-in
1 issue reported
InControl is Land Rover's connected services suite, including remote app features, while Touch Pro and Pivi Pro are the infotainment systems. Owners must accept separate legal terms and policies upon ...
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