2013 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
45 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
54,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 32 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 45 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 20.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 8.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 8.9% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.4% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 4.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 9 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
Engine: 9; Air Bags: 7; Fuel/Propulsion System: 7; Service Brakes: 7; Electrical System: 5; Power Train: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Unknown Or Other: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 10 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 10; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2014: 3; 2015: 2; 2016: 6; 2017: 3; 2018: 3; 2019: 5; 2020: 4; 2021: 7; 2022: 7; 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10652490 · 2014-11-04 (November 4, 2014)
WE WERE HEADED DOWN A FAIRLY STEEP GRADE THAT WAS COVERED IN PACKED SNOW CONDITIONS, THERE IS A BUTTON IN THE CAR THAT CONTROLS VARIOUS TERRAIN CONDITIONS AND ONE OF THEM HAS A SNOWFLAKE ON IT, MY WIFE SUGGESTED WE PUT IT IN THAT POSITION AND I THOUGHT THAT WOULD BE GOOD SINCE IT WAS SNOWING. THERE IS ALSO A HILL DECENT BUTTON THAT CONTROLS SPEED GOING DOWN HILL THAT WE HAD BEEN USING EARLIER ON DRY CONDITIONS THAT WAS ENGAGED. AS WE HEADED DOWN THE SLICK GRADE AT A CRAWLING RATE OF SPEED THE CARS BRAKES LOCKED DOWN TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE …
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10652490 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10692651 · 2015-03-06 (March 6, 2015)
I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE RPM WENT TO WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. I MASHED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD BUT THE VEHICLE KEPT GOING FORWARD. MY SON WAS IN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND EVEN THOUGH HIS WINDOWS WERE CLOSED AS IT IS COLD HE HEARD THE ENGINE SCREAMING AND SAW THE VEHICLE MOVING FORWARD. HE MOVED FORWARD SO I DID NOT HIT HIM. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THEN THE ENGINE WENT BACK TO IDLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10692651 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10565212 · 2014-02-20 (February 20, 2014)
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LAND ROVER EVOQUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WAS SWITCHED TO PARK WITH THE ENGINE TURNED ON BEFORE EXITING THE VEHICLE WITH A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PRESSED A REMOTE BUTTON TO OPEN THE BAY DOOR TO THE BUILDING AND AS THE DOOR BEGAN TO MOVE UP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ROOF MADE CONTACT WITH THE BAY DOOR AS IT MOVED INTO THE BUILDING AND CONTINUED MOVING THROUGH THE BUILDING BEFORE CRASHING IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10565212 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10936730 · 2016-12-21 (December 21, 2016)
MY LAND ROVER EVOQUE WAS RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY IN THE PARK POSITION (WARMING UP). I STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO GRAB SOMETHING FROM MY HOUSE AND WITHIN MINUTES I HEARD A BANG, THE CAR WENT INTO DRIVE AND SMASHED INTO MY FENCE, CONTINUED TO SMASH THROUGH THE FENCE AND LANDED INTO MY POOL. IT STOPPED THERE AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED OUT. THIS IS THE SECOND INSTANCE. THE FIRST INSTANCE HAPPENED IN MARCH 2015. MY CAR WAS IN PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY. I STARTED THE CAR, RAN BACK INTO MY HOUSE AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE CAR SLAMMED INTO MY FENCE BUT …
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10936730 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11437298 · 2021-10-19 (October 19, 2021)
Exterior and interior began to smell of gasoline, upon investigation by accessing the low pressure fuel pump located under the rear seat, it was determined the fuel pump developed hairline cracks allowing fuel to leak onto the undercarriage of the vehicle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11437298 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11454119 · 2022-02-25 (February 25, 2022)
There is a gasoline leak which could be seen on the right rear underside of my vehicle (there is an exposed tank-like looking component saturated with gasoline) which can be easily ignited and cause a fire whether the car is running or parked. My vehicle is with the dealer at the moment being looked at. The dealer told me a flange connected to the fuel system and fuel pump was cracked (for no apparent reason, it just failed) which causes the leak. The dealer said this is a known problem on the range rover sport and LR4 models of certain year sp…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11454119 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11548501 · 2023-10-05 (October 5, 2023)
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while shifted into driver(D) or reverse(R), with the "Transmission Fault, Select Park Before Engine Stop" messages. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where both the fuel tank and an unknown battery piece were replaced; however, the failure persisted. Since the initial failure, the vehicle had been towed to various independent mechanics where the battery was replaced. Soon af…
Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11548501 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11683370 · 2025-08-27 (August 27, 2025)
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH for two hours, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, and the contact was able to pull over safely. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the front brake pads and timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11683370 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11420878 · 2021-06-14 (June 14, 2021)
2013 Range Rover Evoque. Consumer writes in regards to electrical issues. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SOFTWARE ISSUES, WIRING FAILURES, AND SEAT OCCUPATION ISSUES. THE CONSUMER INTENDED TO SELL THE VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11420878 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11337230 · 2020-07-02 (July 2, 2020)
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD IS LOOSE AND LEAKS EXTREME TOOK IT TO A WINDSHIELD PROFESSIONAL AND SAID IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT BECAUSE THEY HAD MANY CLIENT WITH SAME PROBLEM. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND ALSO SAID CLIENTS WITH SAME PROBLEM. SADLY WHEN I CONTACTED CORPORATE THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T HELP. STANDING. JUST BOUGHT CAR FROM INDIVIDUAL. FOTO SHOWS PLASTIC BAG I HAD TO PUT FOR PROTECTION. WET ALL DASHBOARD STEERING AND LEATHER SEAT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 60,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11337230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11364236 · 2020-10-13 (October 13, 2020)
VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID WHICH CAN CAUSE OUT OF CONTROL ACCIDENTS LEADING TO LOSS OF LIFE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY AND I NOTICED SPOTS OF STAINS WHEN FURTHER INSPECT I NOTICE IT WAS POWER STEERING FLUID SWEATING COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY I HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT I'M USING IN THE MEANWHILE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11364236 at NHTSA ↗