2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
- 32
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
2012: 32 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.
Engine
41% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle experienced a complete electrical failure while driving. The vehicle is a 2012 Range Rover Sport.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-08
Also filed under Electrical system and steering
Leaking antifreeze. The car has the same issues for Recall number po84.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-24
Engine jump timing bending valves, recommended engine replacement
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-10
Fuel/propulsion system
38% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The Jaguar range Rover dealership refused to fix the safety recall on my 2012 Range Rover. My car had been at the dealership JLR Midlothian VA since March 20,2026. They stated that there was no loaner car until April 13, 2026, possibly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-24
Fuel system, gasoline
25% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor around the exterior of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-29
Power train
13% · 4 reportsElectrical system
9% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While driving at night the car experienced an electrical anomaly causing the headlights, dashboard lights and several electronic functions to go off for approximately 1 second.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-19
Also filed under Exterior lighting and visibility/wiper
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V635000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.