The Land Rover 3.0L V6 Diesel (Diesel, 249–275 PS) comes with 2 different engines: 306DT (2018–2020, Stay Away!) und 306DT (2018–2020, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 3.0L V6 Diesel!

The Land Rover Range Rover SDV8 (Diesel, 340 PS) has the 448DT (4.4L V8 SDV8 Diesel) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.

The Land Rover Range Rover TDV6 (Diesel, 256–258 PS) has the 306DT (3.0L V6 Diesel) — rated: "Stay Away!", 5 known weaknesses.

The Land Rover 3.0L V6 Supercharged (Benziner, 340 PS) has the AJ126 (3.0L V6 Supercharged) — rated: "Stay Away!", 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 5.0L V8 Supercharged (Benziner, 506–564 PS) comes with 3 different engines: 508PS (2012–2017, Stay Away!) und 508PS (2017–2021, Stay Away!) und 508PS (2017–2021, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 5.0L V8 Supercharged!

The Land Rover Range Rover P360 (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 360 PS) has the PT306 (3.0L Ingenium I6 Benzin Turbo) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.

The Land Rover Range Rover P400 (Benziner Mild-Hybrid, 400 PS) has the PT306 (3.0L Ingenium I6 Benzin Turbo) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.

The Land Rover Range Rover P400e (Benziner Plug-in-Hybrid, 404 PS) has the PT306-PHEV (3.0L I6 Turbo + E-Motor) — rated: "Be Careful", 5 known weaknesses.

The Land Rover Range Rover D250 (Diesel Mild-Hybrid, 249–258 PS) has the DT306 (3.0L Ingenium I6 Diesel) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.

The Land Rover Range Rover D300 (Diesel Mild-Hybrid, 300–306 PS) has the DT306 (3.0L Ingenium I6 Diesel) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.

The Land Rover Range Rover D350 (Diesel Mild-Hybrid, 351 PS) has the DT306 (3.0L Ingenium I6 Diesel) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

	Weakness	Cost
✖	Air suspension drops: compressor and air springs Air springs tear and the compressor overloads. Typical case: vehicle drops after parking, compressor and both air springs plus valve block replaced (approx. 2,200 euros). Occurs regularly despite the aluminium body. Symptoms: Vehicle sits low on one side after parking, compressor runs long on start-up, air suspension warning light from 100,000 km Ad Air spring Range Rover L405 rear Air suspension compressor L405 Valve block air suspension L405	High

NHTSA Owner Complaints

Average

110 complaints · 2012–2021

Engine

Electrical

16 ⚠ 1

Fuel System

14 ⚠ 1

Powertrain

12 ⚠ 4

Brakes

12 ⚠ 1

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Engine (18 complaints)

⚠ Electrical (16 complaints)

⚠ Fuel System (14 complaints)

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 47 weaknesses have been documented for the Land Rover Range Rover L405 (2012–2021) — 40 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. 6 problem engines: DT306 (3.0L Ingenium I6 Diesel), 306DT (3.0L V6 Diesel), 448DT (4.4L V8 SDV8 Diesel), AJ126 (3.0L V6 Supercharged), PT306 (3.0L Ingenium I6 Benzin Turbo), 508PS (5.0L V8 Supercharged). Typical issues affect Suspension, Body, Brakes, Electronics.

Range Rover (306DT, 2012–2017) — Stay Away!: Crankshaft bearing failure from design weakness, Timing chain and tensioner wear, Injector over-fuelling with piston damage. Power: 256–258 PS.

Range Rover (448DT, 2012–2020) — Stay Away!: Crankshaft fracture from casting weakness, Plastic timing chain tensioner failure, Plastic coolant pipe under intake manifold. Power: 340 PS.

Range Rover (306DT, 2018–2020) — Stay Away!: Crankshaft bearing failure from design weakness, Timing chain and tensioner wear, Injector over-fuelling with piston damage. Power: 275 PS.

Range Rover (306DT, 2018–2020) — Stay Away!: Crankshaft bearing failure from design weakness, Timing chain and tensioner wear, Injector over-fuelling with piston damage. Power: 249 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.

Range Rover (508PS, 2012–2017) — Stay Away!: Timing chain guide plastic failure, Plastic coolant pipe under supercharger bursts, Supercharger torsional coupler wears out. Power: 506–510 PS.

Range Rover (AJ126, 2014–2018) — Stay Away!: Plastic coolant pipe under supercharger bursts, Timing chain and guides wear, Supercharger torsional coupler wears out. Power: 340 PS.

Range Rover (508PS, 2017–2021) — Stay Away!: Timing chain guide plastic failure, Plastic coolant pipe under supercharger bursts, Supercharger torsional coupler wears out. Power: 564 PS.

Range Rover (508PS, 2017–2021) — Stay Away!: Timing chain guide plastic failure, Plastic coolant pipe under supercharger bursts, Supercharger torsional coupler wears out. Power: 525 PS.

Range Rover (PT306, 2019–2021) — Stay Away!: Recall N908: oil filter housing can crack — fire risk, Timing chain — rattle and wear, Turbocharger bearing and seal wear. Power: 400 PS.

Range Rover (PT306-PHEV, 2019–2021) — Be Careful: Recall N908: oil filter housing — fire risk, Turbocharger wear, PHEV: EV mode unavailable. Power: 300 PS.

Range Rover (DT306, 2020–2021) — Stay Away!: Recall N908: oil filter housing can crack — fire risk, Turbocharger actuator failure, Injector failure. Power: 351 PS.

Range Rover (DT306, 2020–2021) — Stay Away!: Recall N908: oil filter housing can crack — fire risk, Turbocharger actuator failure, Injector failure. Power: 300–306 PS.

Range Rover (DT306, 2020–2021) — Stay Away!: Recall N908: oil filter housing can crack — fire risk, Turbocharger actuator failure, Injector failure. Power: 249–258 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Land Rover Range Rover L405 have? +

The Land Rover Range Rover L405 has 40 known engine weaknesses and 7 vehicle weaknesses.

What should I look for when buying a used Land Rover Range Rover L405? +

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Which engine is recommended? +

Be careful: PT306-PHEV (3.0L I6 Turbo + E-Motor), 508PN (5.0L V8 NA). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the 508PS (5.0L V8 Supercharged). Problem engine: 508PS (5.0L V8 Supercharged) — stay away!

Which Land Rover Range Rover L405 engine is the most fun? +

The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Land Rover Range Rover L405 — rated: "Legendary!". {description} In the big Range Rover L405 the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 delivers an extraordinary sense of calm — 375 kW almost in silence. Hardly any other car in this class combines premium comfort and supercharged performance so convincingly.

Is the Land Rover Range Rover L405 worth buying used? +

Caution is advised with the Land Rover Range Rover L405 — 6 of 8 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'. The engine choice is crucial.

What horsepower variants are available for the Land Rover Range Rover L405? +

The Land Rover Range Rover L405 is available with engine variants from 200 to 575 hp. Petrol: AJ126 (3.0L V6 Supercharged), PT306 (3.0L Ingenium I6 Benzin Turbo), PT306-PHEV (3.0L I6 Turbo + E-Motor), 508PN (5.0L V8 NA), 508PS (5.0L V8 Supercharged). Diesel: DT306 (3.0L Ingenium I6 Diesel), 306DT (3.0L V6 Diesel), 448DT (4.4L V8 SDV8 Diesel).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee