Land Rover Is The Least Dependable Car Brand: What Does This Mean For Nigerians That Love Range Rover?

British brand Land Rover has enjoyed its status as one of the most loved brands in Nigeria. Not just Nigerians, but many others love the Range Rover including the British monarch. Despite how much Nigerians love this brand, things are changing and it’s going to affect the luxury standard of the Range Rover. Unfortunately, Land Rover’s dependability is now in question as they are some of the least reliable vehicles money can buy.

Who Said Land Rover Vehicles  Are Not dependable?

Land Rover SUVs and Toyota SUVs are constantly fighting over which has the best off-roading and overlanding abilities. While the Land Rover faithful may have emotional connections with their older Defender 110 and 90 models, newer versions of the Land Rover vehicle are not dependable at all. 

In 2023, the standard Land Rover Range Rover is followed by the athletic Sport variant and the luxurious Velar and Evoque. Although the Discovery, Discovery Sport, and Defender models have more off-road credentials, they’re still luxurious as those mentioned above.

Still, the very high prices of the Range Rover and rare wood accents on the interior dashboard don’t mean a vehicle is dependable. J.D. Power’s 2023 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) found that Land Rover owners weren’t impressed with their products.

How does J.D. Power rank vehicle dependability?

J.D. Power took 30,062 examples pulled from the 2020 model. During the initial Quality Study to analyze vehicle and brand dependability. After three years of owner use, J.D. identified 184 types of complaints from customers, classifying them into various categories. They include:

• Climate
• Driving Assistance
• Driving Experience
• Features/Controls/Displays (FCD)
• Exterior
• Infotainment
• Interior
• Powertrain
• Seats.

Why is Land Rover such an Undependable Brand In 2023?

One of the issues with modern Land Rover Range Rover is that they are highly sophisticated and extremely expensive to fix air suspension. Also, the frequency and severity of Range Rover repairs are much higher than luxury and mass-market auto brands. However, most of the issues seem to lie within its electronics, according to owner reports.

J.D. Power found that the electronics issues of Range Rovers are widespread issues in the brand. Six of the top 10 problem areas in modern vehicles originate within the infotainment system—making up 49.9 

The consumer analysis agency explains built-in voice recognition systems, Bluetooth connectivity, touchscreens, navigation systems, and USB ports are top contributors to issues with long-term dependability. Regardless, Land Rover has a lot of work to do in all areas of their vehicles to improve for next year’s test.

What Does This Mean For Range Rover Owners In Nigeria?

In Nigeria, Range Rovers are considered one of the markers of class. It’s a car mostly owned by wealthy Nigerians. But, with this current issue with the Range Rover and other Land Rover vehicles, the cars will lose their value.

Unfortunately, due to the issues with the Range Rover, Nigerian celebrities who own it won’t make enough profit from the expensive amount they paid to acquire it in the first place.

Other Undependable Cars in Nigeria

There are some car brands and models that are known for their lower dependability, based on various studies and consumer reports. Here are some examples:

1. Peugeot 307: The Peugeot 307 has been known to have issues with its electrical system, transmission, and suspension, which may impact its dependability.
2. Kia Rio: The Kia Rio has been known to have issues with its engine, transmission, and fuel system, which may impact its dependability.
3. Hyundai Sonata: The Hyundai Sonata has been known to have issues with its engine, transmission, and steering, which may impact its dependability.
4. Renault Duster: The Renault Duster has been known to have issues with its electrical system, suspension, and transmission, which may impact its dependability.
5. Volkswagen Passat: The Volkswagen Passat has been known to have issues with its electrical system, engine, and transmission, which may impact its dependability.
6. Nissan Almera: The Nissan Almera has been known to have issues with its electrical system, transmission, and fuel system, which may impact its dependability.
7. Ford Focus: The Ford Focus has been known to have issues with its electrical system, transmission, and suspension, which may impact its dependability.
8. Toyota Avensis: The Toyota Avensis has been known to have issues with its engine, transmission, and suspension, which may impact its dependability.
9. Chevrolet Aveo: The Chevrolet Aveo has been known to have issues with its engine, transmission, and electrical system, which may impact its dependability.
10. Peugeot 406: The Peugeot 406 has been known to have issues with its engine, transmission, and electrical system, which may impact its dependability.

It’s important to note that dependability can vary depending on the specific model and year of the car, and these are general trends based on known issues with certain models. It’s always important to research and compares different cars before making a purchase to ensure that you choose a reliable and dependable vehicle.

Conclusion 

Range Rovers are fast shifting from being luxurious dependable cars. This will affect the value of the Range Rover in general.