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2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most often about the body and structure (40% of complaints, typically around 77,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Range Rover Sport model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Body and structure
25 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was a loud banging sound and noticed wires dangling from the rear of the vehicle. The contact eventually pulled over at a gas station and noticed that the rear spoiler had completely detached from…
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while closing the rear hatch door, it was discovered that the rear spoiler had loosened and was not properly secured to the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer Land Rover bedford located at 404 s river rd…
Fuel system
20 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 105,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
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]) and the contact was…
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…
Engine
10 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles.
Takata recall. All Land Rover/jaguar 5.0 engines from 2010 to 2013 are affected by timing chain tensioner guides. This was an engineering error on OEM equipment. Timing guides are made of aluminium and piston on tensioner is steel. Engine will develop a tick/knock. Not addressing the issue will lead to timing issues…
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…
Brakes
5 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 108,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock, foundation components.
The contact owns a 2011 Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. The failure occurred on several occasions. On one occasion the vehicle lunged forward approximately ten feet. The cause of the failure was not yet…
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. In addition, the low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was dressed to the…
Suspension
4 complaints · 6%Transmission
3 complaints · 5%The contact owned a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was either in park or in drive, the RPM's would rev without warning. Due to the failure, the vehicle would lunge forward while in drive. The contact stated that after placing the vehicle into reverse, she placed the…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 5%While driving on the freeway, the rear top spoiler cap flew off completely. I am aware of 4 recalls on this particular vehicle and this is one of them. I would like all 4 recalls to be fixed. Need to be contacted asap to take care of these recall issues. Thank you
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls
Fuel system: mounting plate/flange
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.
Body and structure: body
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel tank outlet flange leak
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe20-018 on november 5th, 2020, to investigate fuel leak allegations in vehicles equipped with fuel tank outlet flange part number ah229039ab. Odi based the investigation on six consumer complaints it had received and, using information gathered from rq19-004, five field reports and 200 warranty claims in the subject vehicles. At the closing date of pe20-018, the number of related complaints received by odi has risen to fifteen. In response to an odi information request (ir) letter, land rover identified: 57 additional warranty claims (257 total), four additional consumer complaints (ten total), and five dealer field reports.land rover?s inter
Spoiler cover detachment
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) analyzed complaints received from the public and complaint data submitted by jaguar land rover north america (jlr) in response to the information request (ir) letter for pe20-007. Odi identified a total of 132 non-duplicative reports alleging incidents in which the spoiler cover detached from the certain range rover vehicles while in motion, including 3 resulting in broken windshields, 6 involving detached spoilers striking trailing vehicles with damage unknown, and 4 in which the subject vehicle driver observed trailing traffic swerve to avoid the detached part. Odi?s analysis of warranty data submitted by jlr identified 266 claims to repair detache
Questions about the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (25 complaints, typically around 77,000 miles); fuel system (20 complaints, typically around 105,500 miles); engine (10 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 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 2011 a bad year for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Range Rover Sport model year since 2000, with 63 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.