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2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most often about the fuel system (32% of complaints, typically around 99,500 miles). It is 7th of 21 Range Rover Sport model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.

Complaints41
Recalls2
Crashes reported0
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0

Most common 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems

  1. Fuel system

    13 complaints · 32%

    Half of these problems showed up before 99,500 miles.

    Air bag light turn on on 06/15/2020 the car started leaking alot of fuel when I went on the highway and a light turn on restricted services.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 109,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v635000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 90,000 miles
  2. Body and structure

    13 complaints · 32%

    Half of these problems showed up before 109,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.

    While driving the car wash in brentwood, tn. I heard a loud pop. The spoiler came off the top of the roof. The wind device must have blown it off? I have taped it down with 3m double sided tape. It is not secured.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 120,000 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 99,000 miles
  3. Electrical

    4 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: software.

    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 4,113 miles
    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…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 11,328 miles
  4. Other or unspecified

    4 complaints · 10%

    The coolant reservoir has a known defect well known by the dealership and the service department at Land Rover. The coolant reservoir has a level indicator built inside the reservoir which gets saturated with coolant and drops to the bottom of the reservoir. Then the low coolant light indicator comes on on the dash…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 106,000 miles
    Air bag light turn on on 06/15/2020 the car started leaking alot of fuel when I went on the highway and a light turn on restricted services.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 109,000 miles
  5. Engine

    3 complaints · 7%

    My wife brought in our 2010 Land Rover/Range Rover Sport: supercharged. It was not able to move. We were informed by mainline that the diagnosis is as follows: the engine seized due to no coolant being in the engine. We always had the vehicle maintenance at mainline Land Rover since our acquisition of the same. There…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 75,000 miles
    I bought a used Range Rover Sport VIN number [VIN] from a sleazy shop. They kept the vehicle on pretense for three days. First day I got vehicle within 24 hour severely over heated, coolant coming out , causing throttle and the ruination of the engine. Any other like situation for 2010 range rover reported. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 990,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls

  1. Fuel system: mounting plate/flange

    NHTSA 21V635000 · August 12, 2021 · 111,746 vehicles

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

  2. Body and structure: body

    NHTSA 20V623000 · October 8, 2020 · 21,834 vehicles

    Risk: If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

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Questions about the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (13 complaints, typically around 99,500 miles); body and structure (13 complaints, typically around 109,500 miles); electrical (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 12, 2021 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2010 a bad year for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
It is 7th of 21 Range Rover Sport model years by number of complaints, with 41 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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