2011 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT: complaints, problems and recalls

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT (N/A). WHILE THE CONTACT WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, HE NOTICED SMOKE AND A STRONG BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WITH THE GEAR PLACED IN PARK AND THE ENGINE IN OPERATION. THERE WERE SMALL FLAMES ERUPTING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF IMMEDIATELY AND THE FLAMES WERE NO LONGER VISIBLE. THERE WAS NO PERSONAL INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE O…

Owner-reported narrative. 6,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10436602 at NHTSA ↗

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 ↗

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 ↗

CHICCO KEYFIT 30 BASE KEEPS COMING LOOSE. I'VE HAD THE INSTALLER COME OUT AT LEAST THREE TIMES TO INSTALL AND RETIGHTEN THE BASE. FINALLY WE RESORTED TO USING LOCKING CLIPS INSTEAD OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE BASE, WHICH HAS SPRUNG. I HAVE PICTURES IF NEEDED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10475986 at NHTSA ↗

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 ↗

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 ↗

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 ↗

AT 55 MPH TRAVELING ON GA HIGHWAY 17, THE REAR SPOILER SPONTANEOUSLY DETACHED FROM THE FRAME. A PIECE OF THE SPOILER SURROUNDING THE REAR CAMERA SHEARED FROM THE BULK OF THE SPOILER AND WAS LEFT DANGLING FROM THE AUTOMOBILE. I WAS ABLE TO FIND THE SPOILER IN A DITCH FORTUNATELY NOT BEING HIT BY VEHICLES BEHIND ME. I CALLED LAND ROVER OF HILTON HEAD, SPOKE WITH, AND DROVE THE AUTO TO THE SERVICE MANAGER, THOMAS. HE TOLD ME THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN OR HEARD OF THIS AND IT MUST HAVE BEEN MY FAULT FOR BUMPING THE REAR WINDOW ON A GARAGE DOOR ( N…

Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10984367 at NHTSA ↗

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.

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.