2019 Ford Explorer vs 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Explorer | 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 287 | 22 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 134 | 720 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–22 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,136 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Land Rover Range Rover Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 146 | 1 |
| Power Train | 34 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 8 |
| Engine | 18 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 1 |
| Suspension | 10 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Stalling | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
2019 Ford Explorer
2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.