2013 Land Rover RANGE ROVER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2013 Land Rover RANGE ROVER has 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (16% of all complaints), specifically: dashboard is heaving, separating and exposing the airbag on passenger side. dealer cannot repair but said that if the separation becomes larger the airbag may not deploy in the proper direction or may deploy unnecessarily. dealer recommended entire dashboard replacement for $3600. the separation .

6 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

6 complaints

16%

• DASHBOARD IS HEAVING, SEPARATING AND EXPOSING THE AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE. DEALER CANNOT REPAIR BUT SAID THAT IF THE SEPARATION BECOMES LARGER THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE PROPER DIRECTION OR MAY DEPLOY UNNECESSARILY. DEALER RECOMMENDED ENTIRE DASHBOARD REPLACEMENT FOR $3600. THE SEPARATION
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR DID NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LAND ROVER ALEXANDRIA, 2712 DUKE STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314) WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BA
• I HAVE A 2013 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SUPERCHARGE. WHILE DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS AND I HAVE A FRONT PASSENGER THE VEHICLE LIGHT HAS COME ON ADVISING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS ARE DISABLED. I HAVE CONTACTED LAND ROVER REGARDING A RECALL ISSUES NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V093000 BUT THEY ADVISED M

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

“DASHBOARD IS HEAVING, SEPARATING AND EXPOSING THE AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE. DEALER CANNOT REPAIR BUT SAID THAT IF THE SEPARATION BECOMES LARGER THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE PROPER DIRECTION OR MAY DEPLOY UNNECESSARILY. DEALER RECOMMENDED ENTIRE DASHBOARD REPLACEMENT FOR $3600. THE SEPARATION ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

5 complaints

14%

• I GOT OUT OF THE EVOQUE WITH IT RUNNING AND THE DOOR OPEN. WHEN I CAME WALKING BACK THE CAR WAS GOING UP THE ROAD BY ITSELF IN REVERSE. IT HIT A MAILBOX THAT STOPPED IT. IT COULD HAVE HIT KIDS THAT ARE USUALLY IN THE AREA. LR/RR LOOKED AT IT FOR TWO WEEKS THEN TOLD ME I MUST HAVE LEFT IT IN REVER
• VEHICLE BATTERY WAS BEING DRAWN DEAD INEXPLICABLY. FOUR SERVICE VISITS TO DEALER REVEALED NOTHING OTHER THAN A SILLY STORY FROM IT THAT THE CAR WAS NOT BEING DRIVEN LONG ENOUGH FOR THE BATTERY TO RECHARGE. A DIAGNOSTIC I OBTAINED FOUND A CONSTANT 12 VOLT DRAW ON THE BATTERY MORE REASONABLY EXPLAININ
• I WAS DRIVING AND I GOT A MESSAGE SAYING ABS INACTIVE NO STABILITY CONTROL THIS HAPPEND 2 TIMES ALREADY IN THE PAST MONTH

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

“I GOT OUT OF THE EVOQUE WITH IT RUNNING AND THE DOOR OPEN. WHEN I CAME WALKING BACK THE CAR WAS GOING UP THE ROAD BY ITSELF IN REVERSE. IT HIT A MAILBOX THAT STOPPED IT. IT COULD HAVE HIT KIDS THAT ARE USUALLY IN THE AREA. LR/RR LOOKED AT IT FOR TWO WEEKS THEN TOLD ME I MUST HAVE LEFT IT IN REVER”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNATTENDED, IT ACCELERATED BACKWARDS INTO A MAILBOX. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FA
• VEHICLE WAS REVERSED OUT OF GARAGE AND VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. I PROCEEDED TO GO IN MY GARAGE AND TAKE GARBAGE OUT WHEN AFTER ABOUT 10 SECONDS VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE HEADING TOWARDS ME CRUSHING ME AGAINST THE WALL PINNING ME UNTIL SOMEONE HEARD TO COME FREE THE VEHICLE. I WENT BY
• The contact owned a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph on the highway, the brake pedal was applied but was slow to respond and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact crashed into the rear of a Ford F-150 which crashed into the rear of a

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNATTENDED, IT ACCELERATED BACKWARDS INTO A MAILBOX. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

3 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT WAS A BODY SHOP OWNER AND WAS DOING FRONT END REPAIRS ON A 2013 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 5 MPH IN A DRIVEWAY AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE DAMAGE FOR A VERY MINOR ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT STAT
• LAND ROVER PART # KNB 500023, LISTED AS KNB 500080 IN THE RANGE ROVER KIT ACCESSORY BOOKLET IS FOR A TOW HITCH, THAT HAS A HIGH FAILURE RATE. FILED CASE WITH LAND ROVER AND THEY REFUSE TO CORRECT PART UNDER THEIR LAND ROVER PROTECTION PLAN IN FORCE. THE UNIQUE PART MALE END IS INSERTED INTO A FEMALE
• Door latch is not locking door in place, yes it is available for inspection. Our safety is at risk due to the door will always be open and it is unlatched if driven. There is a potential hazard to other vehicles on streets and the highway due to this problem. Contacted dealer in San Antonio Texas t

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

“TL* THE CONTACT WAS A BODY SHOP OWNER AND WAS DOING FRONT END REPAIRS ON A 2013 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 5 MPH IN A DRIVEWAY AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE DAMAGE FOR A VERY MINOR ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT STAT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

3 complaints

• DRIVING ON PHOENIX CITY STREET 51ST AVENUE GOING SOUTH AT 5:00 PM IN AFTERNOON. FAILURE OF A ENGINE/COOLING SYSTEM OUTLET PIPE LED TO EXPULSION OF ALL COOLANT, OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE TO ITS SHUTDOWN WITHIN THREE MINUTES, THE ENGINE GOT SO HOT IT RUPTURED A FUEL LINE OVER THE ENGINE SPRAYING THE
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR DID NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LAND ROVER ALEXANDRIA, 2712 DUKE STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314) WHERE IT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BA
• I HAVE 50234 MILEAGE IN MY VEHICLE AND MY TURBO WENT OUT I TOOK IT THE DELLER SHOP AND THEY DON'T COVER OR GIVE ME ANY KIND OFF DISCOUNT IF I NEW FROM THE BEGINNING I WELL NOT GONNA BY THIS CAR. I THOUGHT THIS CAR IS SUPPORT TO BE RELIABLE CAR I WANT SOME ONE TO ANSWER THIS FOR ME OR I WELL TAKE FAT

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

“DRIVING ON PHOENIX CITY STREET 51ST AVENUE GOING SOUTH AT 5:00 PM IN AFTERNOON. FAILURE OF A ENGINE/COOLING SYSTEM OUTLET PIPE LED TO EXPULSION OF ALL COOLANT, OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE TO ITS SHUTDOWN WITHIN THREE MINUTES, THE ENGINE GOT SO HOT IT RUPTURED A FUEL LINE OVER THE ENGINE SPRAYING THE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 37 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: DASHBOARD IS HEAVING, SEPARATING AND EXPOSING THE AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE. DEALER CANNOT REPAIR BUT SAID THAT IF THE SEPARATION BECOMES LARGER THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE PROPER DIRECTION OR MAY DEPLOY UNNECESSARILY. DEALER RECOMMENDED ENTIRE DASHBOARD REPLACEMENT FOR $3600. THE SEPARATION
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I GOT OUT OF THE EVOQUE WITH IT RUNNING AND THE DOOR OPEN. WHEN I CAME WALKING BACK THE CAR WAS GOING UP THE ROAD BY ITSELF IN REVERSE. IT HIT A MAILBOX THAT STOPPED IT. IT COULD HAVE HIT KIDS THAT ARE USUALLY IN THE AREA. LR/RR LOOKED AT IT FOR TWO WEEKS THEN TOLD ME I MUST HAVE LEFT IT IN REVER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNATTENDED, IT ACCELERATED BACKWARDS INTO A MAILBOX. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: TL* THE CONTACT WAS A BODY SHOP OWNER AND WAS DOING FRONT END REPAIRS ON A 2013 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 5 MPH IN A DRIVEWAY AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE DAMAGE FOR A VERY MINOR ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT STAT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)