2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover Sport years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. That ranks 7th out of 22 Range Rover Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (13 complaints, 32%), typically at around 109,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 41owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 13 | 32% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 17% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 15% | 94,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% | 17,164 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 10% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 7% | 532,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 5% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 11,328 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 700 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 3,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls (2)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:mounting plate/flange
Problem: 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.
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.
Structure:body
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Tank Outlet Flange Leak (PE20018) — opened Nov 5, 2020, closed Mar 24, 2022, led to recall 21V635000.
- Spoiler Cover Detachment (PE20007) — opened May 7, 2020, closed Oct 30, 2020, led to recall 20V623000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle: 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport VIN: [XXX] Issue: A safety recall repair previously performed on my vehicle has failed, recreating the original safety hazard the recall was intended to fix. Details: My vehicle was subject to a recall involving [rear spoiler detachment risk]. The recall…
Previous recall repair on rear spoiler falling off did not work and it is falling off again. Dealer and manufacturer will not re-repair the manufacturers defect nor their work, leaving the hazard unaddressed. Sees below. NHTSA, Please be advised that Jaguar Land Rover North America is not adhering…
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See attached document for complaint
I have tried making multiple appointments at the dealership in mobile alabama to get this recall taken care of after 2 attempts I took it to the Nashville dealership. The first attempt in mobile I called before driving over an hour away to the appointment and they didn't have the appointment on…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Owners most often report structure, fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Range Rover Sport model years, the 2010 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.