2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 63 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 48 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
28% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 13 distinct reports on file.
21% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.
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There is an auto start/stop that does nothing. The auto/man heating/cooling does not work properly. Middle seat belt broken. When attempting to contact dealer we were ignored.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230923
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LAND ROVER EVOQUE. WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HORN WOULD RANDOMLY SOUND EVERY FIVE MINUTES. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ANYTIME THE VEHICLE WAS WET.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160115
13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.
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AFTER A COLD START, WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR STOPPING TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT THE AUTOMOBILE STALLS AFTER STARTING TO ACCELERATE CAUSING A SERVE PANIC TO THE DRIVER ESPECIALLY IN TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180621
11% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.
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MY VEHICLE HAS BRAKES THAT CATCH SO HARD WHEN YOU PRESS THE PEDAL LIGHTLY THAT THE FRONT END OF THE CAR DIPS DOWN. I WAS EXITING AN OFFRAMP AND THE CAR SLID SIDEWAYS AND I WAS NEAR HAVING A COLLISION. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR THIS NUMEROUS TIMES.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170314
6% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to...
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Campaign 16V889000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V889000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.