2011 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
63 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
90,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 37 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 63 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 10 | 15.9% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 7.9% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 6.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.6% |
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 | 18 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
Structure:Body: 18; Fuel/Propulsion System: 10; Fuel System, Gasoline: 9; Engine: 8; Structure: 6; Suspension: 4; Power Train: 3; 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 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 7 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 4
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 26 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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2011: 1; 2012: 3; 2013: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 4; 2019: 2; 2020: 3; 2021: 18; 2022: 12; 2023: 4; 2024: 4; 2025: 4; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 11156894 · 2018-12-07 (December 7, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAND ROVER TAMPA (11301 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA, FL 33612, [phone removed]) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL FILTER AND THE PLASTIC FLANGE AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11156894 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11337853 · 2020-07-07 (July 7, 2020)
SMELL OF FUEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE, GET NOTICEABLY STRONGER AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING AROUND THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK I FOUND FUEL SQUIRTING OUT OF THE FUEL FILTER/PUMP WHICH IS SEATED IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. I HAD GONE ON LINE TO ASSISTED ME IN TRACKING DOWN THE ISSUE AND FOUND THIS IS A COMMON REPORTED ISSUE. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 111337 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND I NOTICED A LOT OF THESE REPORTED ISSUE ARE FOR LAND ROVER VEHICLES THAT HAVE AROUND THE SAME MILAGE.
Owner-reported narrative. 111,337 miles reported. Look up ODI 11337853 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10504387 · 2013-03-25 (March 25, 2013)
I WAS TRYING TO PARK THE CAR AND WAS AT A LOW SPEED. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. I THEN STOOD UP, HOLDING ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR THEN STOPPED. A SIMILAR INCIDENT HAPPEND ABOUT THREE OR FOUR MONTHS AGO WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE CAR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10504387 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10682111 · 2015-02-09 (February 9, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 03/24/15*LJ UPDATED 10/20/2015*JS *CN
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10682111 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10442126 · 2012-01-02 (January 2, 2012)
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A COMPLETE POWER FAILURE. THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, THE DASHBOARD WENT DARK, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING ME TO SWERVE PARTIALLY OUT OF MY LANE (I WAS ON A CURVE). THE POWER THEN CAME BACK ON AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10442126 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10450853 · 2012-03-09 (March 9, 2012)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STRAIGHT ON A 2 LANE ROAD, SUDDENLY HAD TO SWERVE LEFT TO AVOID A CAR COMING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WITHOUT LOOKING - AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE POWER STEERING TOTALLY FAILED - AND I COULD NOT PULL THE HEAVY TRUCK BACK INTO THE LANE - AND ALMOST HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION!! MORE DISTURBING IS THE FACT THAT UPON INSPECTION, LAND ROVER AND THE LOCAL DEALER, LAND ROVER MAIN LINE IN PA, ADMITTED THIS HAPPENED TO ANOTHER CUSTOMER - BUT HAVE NO IDEA WHY THIS HAPPENED AND CAN NOT ASSURE THAT IT IS REPAIRED!!! THIS IS A DANGER…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10450853 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10840095 · 2016-03-06 (March 6, 2016)
ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMPBER 2013 I PURCHASED LANDROVER FROM HORNBURG DEALERSHIP FOR A PRICE OF $50,500. IN OCTOBER 2013 TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT CAME ON THEN OFF CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR REMEDY. IN SEPTEMBER 2013 INSPECTED THE AIR SUSPENSION WAS FAULTY REMEDIED IN 2015 CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR REMEDY. IN SEPTEMBER 2013 TO INSPECTED FOR TRANSMISSION LIGHT CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR REMEDY. IN SEPTEMBER, 2014 TIRES WAS REPLACE INCORRECT TIRES ON VEHICLE CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR REMEDY. IN AUGUST 2015 TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND OFF CONTAC…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10840095 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11715446 · 2026-02-04 (February 4, 2026)
My 2011 Range Rover Sport HSE experienced a severe fuse box failure. Fuses F15, F18, and F20 melted, causing wiring damage and disabling multiple systems. This failure appears to be due to a design or manufacturing defect and poses a serious fire hazard, putting the vehicle and occupants at risk. Upon research, it appears that almost every Range Rover Sport (LR3/320) from 2010–2013 suffers from this issue, indicating a widespread, systemic problem rather than an isolated incident. Request: I formally request that Land Rover and/or NHTSA inves…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11715446 at NHTSA ↗