Land Rover Range Rover P440e
The 3.0L I6 turbocharged petrol combined with an electric motor as a plug-in hybrid. Combustion engine weaknesses same as the PT306, plus PHEV-specific issues: EV mode refusal, battery degradation, and oil dilution when running predominantly on electric power.
Range Rover P440e: powerful eco compromise
In the L460 the P440e lives up to its name: quiet on short runs, powerful on long ones. The driving feel of the new Range Rover is barely affected by the PHEV system — it integrates seamlessly. Ideal for company car drivers with charging infrastructure.
Engine Weaknesses 5
Incorrect plastic specification for the I6 3.0L PHEV oil filter housing. The housing can crack and spray oil onto hot components. Recall N908.
Symptoms: Oil leak, oil puddles, oil warning light, smoke or fire
Same base engine as PT306: turbocharger wear from insufficient lubrication. In PHEV mode the combustion engine often starts cold, which damages the turbo without pre-lubrication.
Symptoms: Whistling noise under acceleration, power loss in hybrid mode, smoke
Frequent malfunction: the system refuses EV operation with the message "EV temporarily unavailable". Cause is often a faulty HV coolant heater or defective battery control modules.
Symptoms: EV temporarily unavailable message, system switches to hybrid mode unintentionally
The PHEV battery loses capacity over time. Electric range drops from roughly 50 km to 30–35 km. Charge port and on-board charger failures are also reported.
Symptoms: Reduced electric range, charging errors, charge port unresponsive
When the PHEV is driven predominantly on electricity, the combustion engine starts rarely and never reaches operating temperature. Fuel enters the sump unburnt.
Symptoms: Fuel smell in engine oil, oil level above max mark, early service warning
Vehicle Weaknesses 4
Even on the new generation, early L460s show compressor failures and height sensor faults. ABS modulator noises addressed via OTA update. Repairs are inherently expensive. Regular maintenance extends service life.
Pivi Pro freezes, restarts or loses connectivity. Proximity auto-lock sometimes fails. OTA updates arrive regularly but occasionally introduce new problems. Coolant level warnings and engine warning lights due to ECU errors are known.
Flush electric door handles make loud noises when locking and unlocking on all four doors. Proximity function fails, doors must be opened manually by pressing a button. Problem officially acknowledged by JLR Engineering.
Early production years show panel gap variation at tailgate and doors as well as wind noise from door seals that do not sit correctly. MY25 model with revised door mirrors shows significantly less wind noise.
Reports & Tests
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2021–2026). Most reported: Brakes (10), Engine (5), Electrical (4).