2010 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
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 10354545 · 2010-09-08 (September 8, 2010)
AS I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, STARTED TO RAIN AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING LEAVING ME WITH NO VISIBILITY, I HAD TO SLOW DOWN AND PULL OVER BUT STILL HAD TO DRIVE AT LEAST 3 MILES TO THE NEXT EXIT WITH ALMOST NO VISIBILITY, ( THERE WAS NO SHOULDER ON THAT SECTION OF THE HIGHWAY). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10354545 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 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 10362956 · 2010-10-29 (October 29, 2010)
MY 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT IS EQUIPPED WITH A KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START. WHILE THE KEY IS INSIDE THE VEHICLE, AS A SAFETY FEATURE, THE VEHICLE CAN NOT BE LOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE AT ALL TIMES. HOWEVER, THIS SAFETY FEATURE MALFUNCTIONED TODAY LEAVING MY 2 YEAR OLD SON LOCKED ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITH MY CAR KEY ON THE INSIDE. THIS HAPPENED WHEN I PLACED MY SON INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND MY PURSE(WITH MY CAR KEY INSIDE) AND HAVE TO GO TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. UPON OPE…
Owner-reported narrative. 11,328 miles reported. Look up ODI 10362956 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 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 ↗
Owner report 10503633 · 2013-03-19 (March 19, 2013)
DRIVING AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS IN THE EVENING AND LOST POWER IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS FOR ABOUT ONE SECOND. THIS HAPPENED TWICE ON MY WAY HOME WITHIN MINUTES OF EACH OTHER. EACH TIME MY LIGHTS WENT OUT I HEARD A CLICKING SOUND NEAR THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED BOTH HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE NOT HAD A ISSUE SINCE BUT IT WAS VERY SCARY TO LOSE MY HEADLIGHTS DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10503633 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
20V623000 · Structure:Body
Reported: 2020-10-08 (October 8, 2020)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Range Rover Sport vehicles. The upper cover on the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle.
Consequence: If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler assembly. If the spoiler has not delaminated, a new adhesive will be applied to fully secure the upper spoiler cover. If the outer surface of the rear spoiler has detached, been lost or damaged, a new spoiler will be installed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. Final Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N499.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V635000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Mounting Plate/Flange | Fuel System, Gasoline
Reported: 2021-08-12 (August 12, 2021)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.
NHTSA campaign record ↗