Land Rover Range Rover L322
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
390–396 PS
4.2L V8 Supercharged Benzin
Range Rover 4.2 SC: supercharged flagship of the era
Legendary!313–340 PS
4.4L V8 SDV8 Diesel Diesel
5 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Land Rover Range Rover L322 is available with 5 engine variants — from 272 to 396 hp.
The Land Rover Range Rover SDV8 (Diesel, 313 PS) has the 448DT (4.4L V8 SDV8 Diesel) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.
The Land Rover Range Rover TDV8 (Diesel, 272 PS) has the 368DT (3.6L V8 TDV8 Diesel) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.
The Land Rover 4.4L V8 NA (Benziner, 286 PS) has the AJ41 (4.4L V8 NA) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Land Rover 5.0L V8 NA (Benziner, 375 PS) has the 508PN (5.0L V8 NA) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged (Benziner, 390–396 PS) has the AJ33S (4.2L V8 Supercharged) — rated: "Stay Away!", 4 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Air suspension compressor: chronic failure Wabco or Hitachi compressor loses output pressure due to worn piston rings. Vehicle drops after parking, slow rise, compressor runs continuously. Repair kits available; new compressor approx. 700–900 euros. Regarded as the most common fault on the L322. Symptoms: Vehicle sits low in the morning, compressor still running long after parking, hissing noise at rear axle from 100,000 km | High |
Test Reports
AUTO BILD used car test
On the Range Rover L322, cooling system, electrics and air suspension are reliable money pits.
2017-03Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 30 weaknesses have been documented for the Land Rover Range Rover L322 (2002–2012) — 22 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. 2 problem engines: 448DT (4.4L V8 SDV8 Diesel), AJ33S (4.2L V8 Supercharged). Typical issues affect Suspension, Rust, Brakes, Electronics.
Range Rover (368DT, 2006–2012) — Be Careful: Piezo injector failure (often 4 of 8), High-pressure pump failure with system pressure loss, EGR cooler leak: coolant into intercooler. Power: 272 PS.
Range Rover (448DT, 2011–2012) — Stay Away!: Crankshaft fracture from casting weakness, Plastic timing chain tensioner failure, Plastic coolant pipe under intake manifold. Power: 313 PS.
Range Rover (AJ41, 2002–2005) — Be Careful: Plastic timing chain guide breaks, VANOS seals worn: clatter and power loss, Thermostat (105°C) and cooling system failures. Power: 286 PS.
Range Rover (AJ33S, 2005–2009) — Stay Away!: Plastic coolant pipe under supercharger bursts, Supercharger snout: bearings and coupler wear out, Timing chain and guides wear. Power: 390–396 PS.
Range Rover (508PN, 2009–2013) — Be Careful: Timing chain guides and tensioners fail, Plastic coolant pipes become brittle, Ignition coil failure and spark plug wear. Power: 375 PS.
What to watch out for with the Land Rover Range Rover? 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