2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 63
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2011
Opened by NHTSA
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2011: 63 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 77 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 1 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
40% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving on the highway at 65 miles per hour and all of a sudden the rear roof spoiler flew off and hit the car behind me. After doing some research I found this problem to be common.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-28
While driving the RRS the rear spoiler separated from the vehicle and flew off. Fortunately the road was quiet and the spoiler landed in the grass next to the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-04
Fuel system, gasoline
17% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing filler pipe and cap and mounting plate/flange.
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The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The brake, fuel, and check engine warning lights were illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-12
See attached document for complaint
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-01
Fuel/propulsion system
16% · 10 reportsEngine
13% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My vehicle overheated due to a cracked rear engine coolant pipe. The vehicle is out of warranty and has been inoperable since August 2025 due to repair cost.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
Service brakes
8% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing air and hydraulic.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-25
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2011Complaint volume 63 complaints filed for this model year.
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2020-05-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2020-10-30 Spoiler Cover Detachment
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2020-11-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-03-24 Fuel Tank Outlet Flange Leak
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2021-05-21Structure20V623000 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.
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.
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2022-05-11Fuel system, gasoline21V635000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 25 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V623000 · Structure
- Recall 21V635000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.