Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
200–300 PS
2.0L Ingenium Benzin Turbo Benzin
Evoque Si4: lively city companion
Decent150–241 PS
2.0L Ingenium Diesel Diesel
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 is available with 4 engine variants — from 150 to 300 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Land Rover 2.0L Ingenium Diesel (Diesel, 150–179 PS) comes with 2 different engines: 204DTD (2015–2018, Stay Away!) und 204DTD (2015–2018, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.0L Ingenium Diesel!
The Land Rover Evoque SD4 (Diesel, 190 PS) has the 224DT (2.2L TD4/SD4) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Land Rover Evoque TD4 (Diesel, 150 PS) has the 224DT (2.2L TD4/SD4) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Land Rover Evoque Si4 (Benziner, 241 PS) has the 204PT (2.0L Ingenium Benzin Turbo) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| ZF 9HP automatic shudders and shifts harshly The ZF 9-speed gearbox on early models (2011–2014) shudders at low speeds and during pull-away. Transmission fluid reset and adaptive learning reset are frequently needed; in some cases gearbox replacement is required. Symptoms: Shudder during pull-away and at low speeds, harsh engagement of 1st–3rd gear, vehicle hesitates on throttle application, 'Transmission Fault' message from 40,000 km | High | |
| Haldex coupling failure (Gen 4) The same Haldex Gen 4 unit as in the Freelander 2 fails at the same point: pre-charge pump (fault codes P1889-14), accumulator or control unit corrosion after 60,000–100,000 km. Symptoms: AWD warning light, no 4WD drive felt, front wheel slip on snow or loose ground, fault message from 80,000 km | High |
Test Reports
AUTO BILD used car test
The Evoque I proves to be a pleasingly reliable British SUV with few weak points.
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 26 weaknesses have been documented for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 (2011–2018) — 18 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. 2 problem engines: 204DTD (2.0L Ingenium Diesel), 204PT (2.0L Ingenium Benzin Turbo). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Body, Brakes, Electronics.
Range Rover Evoque (224DT, 2011–2015) — Be Careful: Injector failure and leakage, Timing belt failure after service interval exceeded, High-pressure pump wear. Power: 190 PS.
Range Rover Evoque (224DT, 2011–2015) — Be Careful: Injector failure and leakage, Timing belt failure after service interval exceeded, High-pressure pump wear. Power: 150 PS.
Range Rover Evoque (204DTD, 2015–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Oil dilution from DPF regeneration, Turbocharger failure due to oil starvation. Power: 179 PS.
Range Rover Evoque (204DTD, 2015–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Oil dilution from DPF regeneration, Turbocharger failure due to oil starvation. Power: 150 PS.
Range Rover Evoque (204PT, 2011–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretches prematurely, Thermostat housing leak and coolant loss, Turbocharger failure. Power: 241 PS.
What to watch out for with the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee