Head-to-head reliability
LAND Rover Range Rover vs Toyota Camry
How the LAND Rover Range Rover and Toyota Camry compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
LAND Rover Range Rover vs Toyota Camry: Over 10 years, the Range Rover averaged 134.6 complaints per year with 59 recalls, while the Camry averaged 205.6 complaints with 31 recalls. The Range Rover had 9 deaths and 65 injuries; the Camry had 1 death and 158 injuries. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the LAND Rover Range Rover or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
LAND Rover Range Rover
The Land Rover Range Rover is a luxury SUV that demands attention, but NHTSA data shows it averages 134.6 complaints per year over the past decade, with 59 recalls. Owners frequently report electrical fires, engine shutdowns, and steering failures that can leave them stranded or worse. Living with one means expecting frequent shop visits and potentially serious safety defects.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a mainstream sedan with a reputation for dependability, yet it still averages 205.6 complaints per year and has 31 recalls. Reported issues include transmission shuddering, brake problems, and electrical glitches, but the severity tends to be lower than the Range Rover's. For many buyers, it remains a practical choice with manageable ownership costs.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | LAND Rover Range Rover | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 1,346 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 59 | 31 Better |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 58 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 134.6 Better | 205.6 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 65 Better | 158 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 9 | 1 Better |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
LAND Rover Range Rover
- 01ELECTRICAL SYSTEM290
- 02ENGINE257
- 03STEERING235
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER197
- 05SUSPENSION167
Owners describe burning smells, smoke from wheel wells, and sudden total power loss. These electrical faults can lead to fires or leave you stranded, making pre-purchase inspections critical.
Complaints cite systemic loss of propulsion due to powertrain control module and fuel pump driver module failures. This can cause the vehicle to shut down while driving, a severe safety risk.
Reports include vehicles entering shutdown with dead electrical power, requiring software updates or battery replacement. Steering assist may be lost, increasing crash risk.
Although specific narratives are not provided, suspension complaints are common. Owners may face uneven tire wear, poor handling, or air suspension failures that are costly to repair.
“While driving on the highway, a strong burning smell began inside the vehicle, similar to a brush or forest fire. At first it was unclear whether the smell was coming from outside, but when traffic slowed, smoke was seen coming from the driver-side wheel well…”
“I purchased this Range Rover in November of 2022. The vehicle was serviced once at the dealership for wind noise on June 26, 2023. The vehicle was parked at my home for a week while our family was on vacation before I returned on August 10th, 2023. It was not…”
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report ignition keys stuck in Park, hesitation, and shuddering with check engine lights. These issues can leave you unable to start or drive the car reliably.
Complaints include delayed throttle response and repeated hesitation. This can make merging or accelerating unpredictable, though it is rarely an immediate safety threat.
The electronic parking brake may fail to disengage, and some owners hear clicking or vibrating from the ABS system. Brake problems affect stopping confidence and can be expensive to fix.
Multiple systems like stability control, power steering, and blind spot monitoring can malfunction simultaneously. This suggests underlying electrical gremlins that may recur.
“My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a…”
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating and shuddering, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
LAND Rover Range Rover — 59 recalls
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.
The risk: Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.
The fix: Land Rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number…
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, t…
The risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted…
The risk: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add a new seal or replace the camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Range Rover owners March 4, 2024. Interim notification letters were mailed to Range Rover Sport ow…
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2024 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles. The engine mounted oil cooler hoses may not be secured properly, which can result in oil leaking onto the road.
The risk: Oil leaking onto the road can cause a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fasteners and the oil cooler hoses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for th…
Toyota Camry — 31 recalls
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir…
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
Buyer analysis
LAND Rover Range Rover or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Land Rover Range Rover has fewer complaints per year (134.6 vs. 205.6) but far more recalls (59 vs. 31) and a higher count of crash-related reports (58 vs. 171? Wait, Camry has 171 crash-related, Range Rover 58). Actually, the Camry has more crash-related complaints (171) and injuries (158) than the Range Rover (58 crashes, 65 injuries). However, the Range Rover has 9 deaths versus 1 for the Camry. In practice, the Range Rover's issues tend to be more severe and costly, while the Camry's are more frequent but often less catastrophic.
Key differences
- The Range Rover has 9 reported deaths and 65 injuries, while the Camry has 1 death and 158 injuries, indicating different severity patterns.
- Range Rover complaints often involve electrical fires, engine shutdowns, and steering loss; Camry complaints center on transmission shuddering, brake issues, and electrical glitches.
- The Range Rover has nearly double the recalls (59 vs. 31), suggesting more frequent safety-related fixes.
- Camry has more crash-related complaints (171 vs. 58) but fewer fatalities, possibly due to crash severity differences.
- Check for any signs of electrical burning smells or smoke from wheel wells, and ask if the battery or software has been updated.
- Test the steering and ensure no warning lights for power loss; have a mechanic scan for powertrain control module or fuel pump driver module faults.
- Test the ignition key removal in Park and look for hesitation or shuddering during a test drive.
- Check the electronic parking brake operation and listen for clicking or vibrating from the brake pedal area.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and check for open recalls on both models.
- Have a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with the specific brand, focusing on electrical and engine systems.
- For the Range Rover, specifically test all electrical components and look for signs of overheating or smoke damage.
- For the Camry, test the transmission for shuddering and the brakes for unusual noises.
- Verify that any software updates or recall repairs have been completed by a dealership.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | LAND Rover Range Rover | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 163 |
| 2024 | 10 | 50 |
| 2023 | 21 | 64 |
| 2022 | 45 | 61 |
| 2021 | 76 | 157 |
| 2020 | 163 | 274 |
| 2019 | 15 | 395 |
| 2018 | 203 | 744 |
| 2017 | 808 | 148 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific LAND Rover Range Rover or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- LAND Rover Range Rover vs Toyota Camry
- LAND Rover Range Rover total complaints
- 1,346
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- LAND Rover Range Rover total recalls
- 59
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- LAND Rover Range Rover avg complaints/year
- 134.6
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- LAND Rover Range Rover
- LAND Rover Range Rover top complaint area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN