2013 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2013 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT has 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (26% of all complaints), specifically: as original owner of the rangerover, during my second year of ownership the fuel injectors gave way where the gas would not flow to the tank. the gas pump would consistently shutoff the gas to the point you could not fill o your tank. i was under warranty at this point and it was fixed by the dealer. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 4 crash reports 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

12 complaints

26%

• AS ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE RANGEROVER, DURING MY SECOND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP THE FUEL INJECTORS GAVE WAY WHERE THE GAS WOULD NOT FLOW TO THE TANK. THE GAS PUMP WOULD CONSISTENTLY SHUTOFF THE GAS TO THE POINT YOU COULD NOT FILL O YOUR TANK. I WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT THIS POINT AND IT WAS FIXED BY THE DEALER
• MY CAR HAS HAD FOUR CLAIMS WITH RANGE ROVER WHERE THE CAR SUDDENLY STOP WHILE DRIVING . AGAIN MY CAR CAME OUT OF GEAR WHEN I USED THE KEYLESS REMOTE THE CAR BEGIN TO SUDDENLY ROLLLED. UPON ME TRYING TO STOP THE CAR FOR HARMING OTHERS I WAS INJURED. I HAVE MADE RANGE ROVER AWARE OF THE UNSAFE COND
• THE FUEL FLANGE AT THE TOP OF MY FUEL TANK CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING GAS FUMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THEY ARE SEEING. IF I PARKED NEXT TO A FLAME SOURCE (WATER HEATER, FURNACE, ETC) THIS COULD BE A POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM ALONG WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM OF THE FUM

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“AS ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE RANGEROVER, DURING MY SECOND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP THE FUEL INJECTORS GAVE WAY WHERE THE GAS WOULD NOT FLOW TO THE TANK. THE GAS PUMP WOULD CONSISTENTLY SHUTOFF THE GAS TO THE POINT YOU COULD NOT FILL O YOUR TANK. I WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT THIS POINT AND IT WAS FIXED BY THE DEALER”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

6 complaints

13%

• TRADED IN 2013 FORD EXPLORER 2WD FOR 39K MILES RANGE ROVER SPORT FROM A MASERATI DEALER IN DAYTONA BEACH. THE SALESMAN PROMISED A INSPECTION REPORT AND WE TOOK FOR A TEST DRIVE ALONG I 95 SOUTHBOUND. I COMMENTED ON BRAKING AND MILD SHAKING OF STEERUNG WHEEL (JUDDERING). UPON RETURNING TO DEALER PARK
• EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED WHILE DRIVING. NO WARNING LIGHT OR ANY SYMPTOM PRESENT. FORTUNATELY NO ACCIDENT RESULTED. REASON WAS BECAUSE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS LOCKED ON THE ENTIRE TIME WITHOUT KNOWING AND BECAME NON-FUNCTIONAL. DAMAGED MOST WHEEL COMPONENTS ON REAR DRIVER SIDE. DIAGNOSIS: MALFUNCTIONED E
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP. THE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TRADED IN 2013 FORD EXPLORER 2WD FOR 39K MILES RANGE ROVER SPORT FROM A MASERATI DEALER IN DAYTONA BEACH. THE SALESMAN PROMISED A INSPECTION REPORT AND WE TOOK FOR A TEST DRIVE ALONG I 95 SOUTHBOUND. I COMMENTED ON BRAKING AND MILD SHAKING OF STEERUNG WHEEL (JUDDERING). UPON RETURNING TO DEALER PARK”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

6 complaints

13%

• WAS IN SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT, ABOUT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND CAR ACCELARATED WITH FULL FORCE ON ITS OWN ONTO A FENCE IN FRONT OF PARKING SPACE.
• I'm not sure how to explain but, there's so much going on with the vehicle. I purchased the vehicle as is but, was told they did an inspection and it was cleared. I was told that the brakes was brand new because, we heard squeaking. We took the vehicle for a diagnostic test because of the brakes.
• The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lowered significantly and started bouncing. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal and veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that she pressed the air suspension butt

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“WAS IN SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT, ABOUT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND CAR ACCELARATED WITH FULL FORCE ON ITS OWN ONTO A FENCE IN FRONT OF PARKING SPACE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

5 complaints

11%

• The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the reside
• The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the fuel tank would make abnormal sounds. The warning message "Check Gas Fuel Tank head cap" illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would stall inadvertently while driving with th
• The contact stated owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the electrical switch had previously been replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the infotainment system was updated under warranty. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH, the instrument

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the reside”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

• THE REAR TAILGATE LATCH UNLOCKS BY ITSELF AND THE TAILGATE OPENS BY ITSELF WITHOUT A KEY OR PERSON PRESSING OPEN BUTTON. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 15V385000 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A COMPONENT: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 65,352 THE CAR IS PARKED, ENGINE OFF. L
• The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the reside
• 2013 RANGE ROVER SPORT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO GASOLINE FUEL TANK FLANGE ASSEMBLY CRACKING SAFETY RECALL.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE REAR TAILGATE LATCH UNLOCKS BY ITSELF AND THE TAILGATE OPENS BY ITSELF WITHOUT A KEY OR PERSON PRESSING OPEN BUTTON. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 15V385000 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A COMPONENT: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 65,352 THE CAR IS PARKED, ENGINE OFF. L”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

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:

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FUEL SYSTEM: AS ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE RANGEROVER, DURING MY SECOND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP THE FUEL INJECTORS GAVE WAY WHERE THE GAS WOULD NOT FLOW TO THE TANK. THE GAS PUMP WOULD CONSISTENTLY SHUTOFF THE GAS TO THE POINT YOU COULD NOT FILL O YOUR TANK. I WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT THIS POINT AND IT WAS FIXED BY THE DEALER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: TRADED IN 2013 FORD EXPLORER 2WD FOR 39K MILES RANGE ROVER SPORT FROM A MASERATI DEALER IN DAYTONA BEACH. THE SALESMAN PROMISED A INSPECTION REPORT AND WE TOOK FOR A TEST DRIVE ALONG I 95 SOUTHBOUND. I COMMENTED ON BRAKING AND MILD SHAKING OF STEERUNG WHEEL (JUDDERING). UPON RETURNING TO DEALER PARK
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: WAS IN SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT, ABOUT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND CAR ACCELARATED WITH FULL FORCE ON ITS OWN ONTO A FENCE IN FRONT OF PARKING SPACE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the reside
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)