Used Range Rover Evoque 2019-present reliability

Although most people use their Range Rover Evoque for school runs and commuting, some might have taken theirs off road; it is a Land Rover, after all. So, have a look underneath for evidence of off-road damage such as dented panels, caked-on mud or broken bits of plastic.

Many will be available for sale through the Land Rover Approved Used scheme and should still look like new. Nevertheless, you ought to carry out the obvious checks for dents, scratches and kerb damage. Make sure the infotainment system works and has been updated to the latest software (the Pivi system allows over-the-air updates, so there shouldn't be any need to visit the dealer to complete this). Also inspect seats and carpeting for scuffs and stains.

As of writing, the Evoque's recalls include -

Emergency call system

An issue has been found with the emergency call system that contacts the emergency service in the event of an airbag deployment or when the SOS button is pushed. An update of the system is required to solve this problem, and it applies to Evoques made from the start of production until 29 January 2020.

Rubberised fuel return hose assembly

Another recall of 2020 models states this part may have been incorrectly manufactured.

48Volt (V) electrical system

A number of 2020 models were recalled because the electrical system may cause a fault with another system – a software update solves this issue.

Check with your local Land Rover dealer that any remedial work has been carried out.

For more information on official recalls please check here.

The Range Rover Evoque didn’t fare well in the most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, finishing 40th out of 48 cars in the family SUV category with a score of 86.9%. This is a slight improvement from the year before and a better score than the previous generation 2011-2019 Range Rover Evoque.

Reliability rating 86.9%

What went wrong? Non-engine electrics 16%, bodywork 7%, engine electrics 7%, sat-nav/infotainment 5%, engine 4%, interior trim 4%, suspension 4%, air-con 2%, battery 2%, brakes 2%, exhaust 2%, fuel system 2%, gearbox/clutch 2%

Our survey shows that 40% of owners report a problem. Nearly half of the afflicted cars took more than a week to fix, and while 86% of fixes were free, 6% of owners shelled out more than £1500.

Land Rover as a brand came in a poor 29th place out of 34 manufacturers with an overall score of 87.1%. That placed it above Alfa Romeo, Nissan and Vauxhall, but below nearly all of its closest rivals.

Check out the full list of brands here.

Used Land Rover Evoque reliability: the owners' view

Readers who told us about their experiences with the Range Rover Evoque as part of our annual Reliability Survey noted several issues.

The common occurrence of faults was frequently mentioned in their feedback, relating to the failure of critical components, including timing chains and the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. These issues lead to breakdowns in some cases.

Our readers also had mixed opinions on Land Rover’s dealer network, with several highlighting a poor dealer response to fixing problems. Some of our readers reported that problems took a long time to put right which, combined with a high repair cost, contributed to a feeling of dissatisfaction among owners.

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.

To take part in our annual reliability survey with your car, please follow the link here