2012 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2012 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE has 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 46. The most common issue is engine problems (26% of all complaints), specifically: on july 28, 2012 my mother and i were driving to new england from maryland through intermittent thunderstorms at speeds above 65 miles per hour. i attempted to accelerate to pass a vehicle when the engine began to lose power and took over 30 seconds to reach 40 miles per hour. i observed the speed. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.
46
Total Complaints
2
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
ENGINE
12 complaints- • ON JULY 28, 2012 MY MOTHER AND I WERE DRIVING TO NEW ENGLAND FROM MARYLAND THROUGH INTERMITTENT THUNDERSTORMS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 65 MILES PER HOUR. I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE TO PASS A VEHICLE WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND TOOK OVER 30 SECONDS TO REACH 40 MILES PER HOUR. I OBSERVED THE SPEED
- • WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR, I WENT TO ACCELERATE TO PASS A CAR AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER, AMBER WANING LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 35 MPH. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BUT I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO GET BAC
- • I WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AT ABOUT 65-70 MPH ON FREEWAY FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR. EXITED FREEWAY, STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN LEAVING LIGHT, ACCELERATED NORMAL & INSTANTLY NOTICED THERE WAS VERY POOR ACCELERATION. THE ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT DISPLAYED & VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 35MPH. I THEN PULLED INTO PARK
“ON JULY 28, 2012 MY MOTHER AND I WERE DRIVING TO NEW ENGLAND FROM MARYLAND THROUGH INTERMITTENT THUNDERSTORMS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 65 MILES PER HOUR. I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE TO PASS A VEHICLE WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND TOOK OVER 30 SECONDS TO REACH 40 MILES PER HOUR. I OBSERVED THE SPEED”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2012 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
Based on 38 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 40K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.
ENGINE
BRAKES
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (2)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LR2 and 2012-2013 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A component within the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may fail, resulting in the front seat passenger air bag being totally or partially disabled.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, if the air bag is disabled, the air bag may not deploy or may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2014. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P046.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2012 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2012 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Land Rover New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Land Rover. If you're buying a used 2012 RANGE ROVER EVOQUE, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Land Rover dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 46 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: ON JULY 28, 2012 MY MOTHER AND I WERE DRIVING TO NEW ENGLAND FROM MARYLAND THROUGH INTERMITTENT THUNDERSTORMS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 65 MILES PER HOUR. I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE TO PASS A VEHICLE WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND TOOK OVER 30 SECONDS TO REACH 40 MILES PER HOUR. I OBSERVED THE SPEED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: ON JULY 28, 2012 MY MOTHER AND I WERE DRIVING TO NEW ENGLAND FROM MARYLAND THROUGH INTERMITTENT THUNDERSTORMS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 65 MILES PER HOUR. I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE TO PASS A VEHICLE WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND TOOK OVER 30 SECONDS TO REACH 40 MILES PER HOUR. I OBSERVED THE SPEED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,37
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR, I WENT TO ACCELERATE TO PASS A CAR AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER, AMBER WANING LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I COULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 35 MPH. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BUT I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO GET BAC
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Land Rover dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE — Year Comparison
How does 2012 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 46
- Recalls
- 2
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 46
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