2010 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
41 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
90,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 41 complaints (22.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 14.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 7.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.4% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 2.4% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
Structure:Body: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline: 7; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Unknown Or Other: 4; Electrical System: 3; Engine: 3; Structure: 3; Air Bags: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 4
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 12 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2010: 5; 2011: 2; 2013: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 6; 2021: 8; 2022: 6; 2023: 1; 2024: 3; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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 10339785 · 2010-06-23 (June 23, 2010)
2010 RANGE ROVER HSE SPORT FAILURE: FUEL GAUGE SHOWS WARNINGS THAT GAS LEVEL IS NEAR EMPTY EVEN IF THE TANK IS FULL, INACCURATE GAS LEVELS SHOWN AS VARYING LEVELS OCCURS: EVERY TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING, ESPECIALLY UPON IGNITION CORRECTIONS/REPAIRS: ACCORDING TO DEALER THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH ALL 2010 RANGE ROVER HSE SPORTS, WHICH INVOLVES REPLACING THE SENSORS IN THE FRONT, AS WELL AS REPLACING THE ENTIRE GAS TANK (WITH ANOTHER SENSOR LOCATED INTERNALLY) IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, ESTIMATED TIME FOR REPAIRS IS 3-6 WEEKS BECAUSE THIS IS SUCH A …
Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10339785 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10393514 · 2011-03-28 (March 28, 2011)
MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I AM THE OWNER OF 2010 RANGE ROVER SPORT WHICH I AM HAVING CONTINUED PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CARE IN 2010. THE GAS GAGE KEEPS MALFUNCTIONING ANS SHOWING THE GAS TANK BEING EMPTY EVEN WHEN I FILL UP THE TANK. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR BACK TO DEALER THREE TIMES AND THE PROBLEM KEEPS HAPPENING AGAIN. I AM ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER FOR THE FOURTH TIME. I HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS THREE TIMES AND THIS IS GETTING A SERIOUS MATTER AND I APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10393514 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10358722 · 2010-10-01 (October 1, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HIS FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD. HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.…
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10358722 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11400382 · 2021-03-11 (March 11, 2021)
WHILE DRIVING THE RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE LIGHT TURN ON, THE AIR BAGS LIGHT TURN ON, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK,TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT TURN ON,AFS LIGHT TURN ON WITH PASSENGER CLICKING SOUND TURNING OFF/ON RADIO. SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11400382 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10730900 · 2015-06-29 (June 29, 2015)
ELECTRICAL FAULT OCCURS RANDOMLY AT ANY SPEED. AIR COMPRESSOR FAILS, TURN SIGNALS FAIL, WINDOWS MALFUNCTION, TPMS WARNING, INFOTAINMENT FAILURE, OCCASIONAL FAILURE OF SUSPENSION STABILIZATION. LOCKS WILL NOT WORK AND ENGINE WILL NOT START BUT IF STARTED ALL OF THE ABOVE HAPPENS BUT ENGINE RUNS NORMALLY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR. NO SOLUTION. UNPLUGGING WIRING HARNESS UNDER GLOVE BOX WILL RESET AND ALLOW START BUT ISSUE RECURS VERY FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING.
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10730900 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11413023 · 2021-04-20 (April 20, 2021)
I RECEIVED THE NOTICE IN NOVEMBER OF 2020 ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE. THREE WEEKS AGO THE REAR SPOILER FLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING AT POSTED SPEEDS DOWN THE HIGHWAY, UNBEKNOWNST TO ME UNTIL I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR BASED ON THIS NOTICE, AND AM NOW BEING TOLD THE PART IS UNAVAILABLE, WITH NO ETA. I AM EXPERIENCING "LOSS OF USE" OF MY VEHICLE DUE TO THIS SAFETY RECALL, WHILE I AM WAITING FOR THIS PART. LAND ROVER JAGUAR WILL NOT AGREE TO COVER ANY ADDITIONAL DAMAGE SHOULD I CHOOSE TO DRIVE MY VE…
Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11413023 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10359046 · 2010-10-04 (October 4, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS UP TO 4000. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE STATING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED BY THE DEALER YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,113 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,113 miles reported. Look up ODI 10359046 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10410183 · 2011-07-01 (July 1, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD DEPRESS, NEARLY TO THE FLOOR, BEFORE THE BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ANYTIME THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO ANOTHER AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AIR WITHIN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REP…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10410183 at NHTSA ↗