VIN REPORT

SALMF1D45AA3223172010 LAND ROVER Range RoverHSE w/LUXURY PACK

30of 100
Moderate Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls
5
5 campaigns found
Safety Grade
D
62/100 composite
Complaints
59
NHTSA filed
Vehicle Age
16 yrs
Made in ENGLAND
AVOIDPurchase Verdict

2010 LAND ROVER Range Rover was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 5 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 59 owner complaints include 1 reported injury, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.

TAKATA14 MPG
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2010 LAND ROVER Range Rover

2010 LAND ROVER Range Rover was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 5 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. 59 owner complaints include 1 reported injury, indicating real-world safety incidents beyond normal wear.

  • 5 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Airbag system recall; Brake system recall)
  • 1 injury reported across 59 owner complaints
  • Common owner-reported issues: check engine light, electrical problems, stalling
  • Safety Systems is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
  • TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL — inflator can rupture and send metal shrapnel into the cabin. Do NOT drive until repaired.
  • Component failure cascade detected — a known defect pattern that typically leads to more severe downstream damage
Owner Complaint Intelligence

59 owner complaints filed — top areas: Body/Structure (22%), Engine/Powertrain (20%), Other (19%). Common issues: check engine light, electrical problems, stalling. 1 injury reported.

30
of 100
Moderate Risk
2 moderate risk signals detected. Negotiate accordingly and verify service history.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
2 Contributing Risk Factors
Takata airbag recall — risk of shrapnel injury
+18
5 model-wide recalls on record
+12
Critical Alerts1
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL — Do Not Drive
Campaign: 16V374000

Takata airbag inflators can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin — this defect has caused at least 27 deaths and 400+ injuries worldwide. Do NOT drive this vehicle until this recall is repaired. Contact your dealer immediately.

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
LAND ROVER
Model
Range Rover
Year
2010
Trim / Series
HSE w/LUXURY PACK
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
8-cyl 5.0L
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
4
Manufacturer
JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED
Assembly
SOLIHULL, ENGLAND
GVWR
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Assembly Plant Quality

Plant: SOLIHULL, ENGLAND

CQuality55/100
Standard📍 SOLIHULL, ENGLAND

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

D
Score: 62/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety12/30
Complaint History30/30
60/100High
  • Airbag system recall
  • Brake system recall
2/100
Basic
1 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Low
  • 1 complaint(s) involved a fire
Elevated
  • 4 recalls on same component: Safety Systems
  • Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.

Safety Systems
4 recalls3 complaints
Brakes
1 recall3 complaints

Driver Assistance Features

ADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database

Forward Collision Warning?Unknown
Automatic Emergency Braking?Unknown
Pedestrian AEB?Unknown
Rear AEB?Unknown
Lane Departure Warning?Unknown
Lane Keep Assist?Unknown
Lane Centering Assist?Unknown
Blind Spot Monitoring?Unknown
Rear Cross Traffic Alert?Unknown
Adaptive Cruise Control?Unknown
Adaptive Headlights?Unknown
Auto High Beam?Unknown
Parking Assist?Unknown
Backup Camera?Unknown
Electronic Stability Control?Unknown
Tire Pressure Monitoring?Direct
Event Data Recorder?Unknown
Crash Notification?Unknown
Dynamic Brake Support?Unknown
Keyless Ignition?Unknown
Recalls5

Deferred Failure Risk

Vehicle-specific risks from this model-year's complaint record, known defects, and service milestones

54/100
Warning Deferred Risk
The body/structure system is the most-reported problem for the 2010 LAND ROVER Range Rover — 13 NHTSA complaints (22% of all filings). Prioritize it in a pre-purchase inspection.
No odometer data on record. Items marked VERIFY below are age-based maintenance reminders — general guidance, not confirmed findings for this specific vehicle. Confirm actual mileage and service history with the seller.
CASCADECriticalFailure Cascade
Cascade already triggered — downstream damage likely in progress
Have a specialist inspect all systems connected to the failed component before purchase
One failed component has created stress on connected systems. Repair costs compound quickly — a $500 fix can become $3,000+ if cascade damage is ignored.
COMMONLY REPORTEDHighBody/Structure
13 owner complaints · 22% of all filings
Inspect the body/structure system before purchase — the most-reported problem for the 2010 LAND ROVER Range Rover
Owners of the 2010 LAND ROVER Range Rover report body/structure issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
COMMONLY REPORTEDCriticalEngine/Powertrain
12 owner complaints · 20% of all filings
Inspect the engine/powertrain system before purchase — the 2nd most-reported problem for the 2010 LAND ROVER Range Rover
Owners of the 2010 LAND ROVER Range Rover report engine/powertrain issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
COMMONLY REPORTEDHighFuel System
7 owner complaints · 12% of all filings
Inspect the fuel system system before purchase — the 3rd most-reported problem for the 2010 LAND ROVER Range Rover
Owners of the 2010 LAND ROVER Range Rover report fuel system issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
VERIFYCriticalTiming Chain Tensioner
Typical interval: 120,000 mi / 10 yr · Verify service records (no odometer on file)
Verify timing chain tensioner service history with the seller
Worn chain tensioners cause timing chain skip or snap — common on GM 5.3L/6.2L, Ford EcoBoost, VW/Audi EA888, BMW N47/N63. Listen for cold-start rattles.
VERIFYCriticalWater Pump
Typical interval: 100,000 mi / 8 yr · Verify service records (no odometer on file)
Verify water pump service history with the seller
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
VERIFYHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Typical interval: 60,000 mi / 5 yr · Verify service records (no odometer on file)
Verify transmission fluid / service service history with the seller
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
VERIFYHighCoolant Flush
Typical interval: 100,000 mi / 5 yr · Verify service records (no odometer on file)
Verify coolant flush service history with the seller
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
VERIFYModerateSpark Plugs (iridium/platinum)
Typical interval: 100,000 mi / 8 yr · Verify service records (no odometer on file)
Verify spark plugs (iridium/platinum) service history with the seller
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
VERIFYModerateFuel Injectors
Typical interval: 120,000 mi / 10 yr · Verify service records (no odometer on file)
Verify fuel injectors service history with the seller
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.

NHTSA Safety Recalls

5 RECALLS
5found

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 5 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

Average repair completion across 5 recalls is ~76%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.

76%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

LAND ROVER Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
81%Poor

LAND ROVER has a below-average recall completion rate (81%). Open recalls on this vehicle may go unaddressed longer than average (~24 months). Verify completion before purchase.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~24 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
24mo
#18V015000
Aug 2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

SummaryJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in "Zone B" above, Land Rover is recalling certain 2010-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Est. Repair Completion~80%

~20% chance this vehicle is still unrepaired

Low Risk

Source: NHTSA published Takata completion data

#18V011000
Aug 2018

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

SummaryJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in "Zone B" above, Land Rover is recalling certain 2009 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Est. Repair Completion~80%

~20% chance this vehicle is still unrepaired

Low Risk

Source: NHTSA published Takata completion data

#15V039000
Invalid Date

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SummaryJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured April 15, 2005, to September 4, 2012. One or both of the flexible front brake hoses may rupture causing loss of brake fluid.
Read full details...
ConsequenceIf one or both of the flexible brake hoses fails, the vehicle may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Est. Repair Completion~68%

~32% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#16V374000
Invalid Date

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

SummaryJaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Read full details...
ConsequenceAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Est. Repair Completion~80%

~20% chance this vehicle is still unrepaired

Low Risk

Source: NHTSA published Takata completion data

#09V467000
Mar 2009

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

SummaryJAGUAR LAND ROVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) MAY EXPERIENCE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL BE DISABLED WHEN THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WARNING DISABLE (PAWD) LAMP IN THE OVERHEAD CONSOLE WILL ALSO ILLUMINATE.
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ConsequenceDEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT BE ACHIEVED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Est. Repair Completion~70%

~30% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

Recall Intelligence

Detailed analysis of recall history and severity

LONG-STANDING OPEN
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
17.4yr open
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
8yr open
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
8yr open

⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.

03/12/2009
5 total campaigns
Safety SystemsBrakes
4
Part Replacements
1
Software/OTA Updates
0
Buyback/Refund
0
High-Effort Repairs
3 recalls are over 2 years old — statistically less likely to have been completed. Verify repair status with any dealer using your VIN.

Recall Remedy Effectiveness — Complaints Continue After Fix

RECALL DIDN'T FIX IT

Owner complaints filed AFTER recall remedies were issued for the same components

100% of complaints about "AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE" were filed AFTER recall campaign 09V467000 (2009-03-12) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
100% post-recall
Recall: 2009-03-120 before · 2 after#09V467000

Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.

Complaints59

Complaint Intelligence

59 complaints analyzed across 10 system categories

Body/Structure
13
Engine/Powertrain
12
Other
11
Fuel System
7
Electrical
5
Safety Systems
3
Brakes
3
Exterior/Other
1 inj2
2016
2
2017
3
2018
3
2019
2
2020
9
2021
10
2022
6
2023
1
2024
3
2026
2
55% trend in recent years (improving reliability)
Declining -40%
3
Last 24 months
5
Prior 24 months
PEAKS SPRING (MAR–MAY)

31% of complaints filed in Apr & Dec — may indicate temperature-sensitive or weather-related failures.

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Fire/smoke5
Engine stalling3
Electrical failure2
Conditions Reported
Highway/high-speed (17)Startup (5)Rain/wet (3)

Owner Complaints

HIGH VOLUME

59 safety complaints filed with NHTSA

59found
1
Fire
1
Injury
ODI #11735139STRUCTURE

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 repair was “performed “ without proof by Land Rover of Cincinnati in Aug 2023. As of April 2025, the same issue has reoccurred. Specifically: The spoiler detached while driving on interstate 75. (This spoiler never detached before they “fixed” it. - This created a serious safety hazard coming undone in the highway. It actually got a semi trucks front number as he crushed over it..,the semi driver did not stop to report it though. Concern: This indicates the recall remedy may have been improperly performed or is ineffective. I am being told I must pay out of pocket $6500 to fix an issue that should have been resolved under a federally mandated safety recall. Request: I am requesting investigation into: 1) Whether the recall repair procedure is adequate 2) Whether this repair was properly completed 3) Whether other vehicles may be affected by failed recall remedies Dealer: Land Rover Location: Cincinnati OH INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11732343STRUCTURE

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 to the required National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s official recall, 21V635000, where the rear spoiler falls off due to a manufacturers design defect and potentially can cause a serious accident, injury or even a fatality at highway speeds. The vehicle was previously fixed under recall, but that fix failed. VIN: [XXX] I have been advised by the owner/manager of Land Rover of the Treasure Coast that it is more important that they get reimbursed prior to fixing the defect, despite the safety of others on the road. This needs to be investigated. My concerns are: 1. Did Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) hoodwink NHTSA into a cheap, non-lasting fix just to satisfy the liability and recall requirement? If so, NHTSA should reissue another recall to recheck the previous recall to verify the fix was adequate and either do it again or develop another solution, bringing those affected vehicles in again for additional work. This is especially true since JD Power and other reputable car statistical reviews consistently rate this brand towards the bottom of reliability and repair costs. This historical point demonstrates why the NHTSA should not trust JLR. 2. How important is public safety? If a safety recall was important enough to be issued in the first place, how is it that a follow up repair for the same recall isn’t addressed? Why isn’t there a readily available avenue for reporting this shortcoming on the NHTSA website. Can anyone explain how if a safety recall campaign was important enough to be issued in the first place, why is it not if the same issue fails again, or if the approved resolution was inadequate? Document exceeded allowable space- INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #11606730STRUCTURE

See attached document for complaint

ODI #11574224STRUCTURE

See attached document for complaint

ODI #11565621FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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 there schedule when I had scheduled over a month in advance and the second time I called and they did not having parts in stock even though I made an appointment. I took it to Nashville dropped it off for 5 days while visiting when I came back the recall for the fuel tank still had not been done nor was I notified as to why. They did another recall and it was supposed to be finished by 8am the day I picked it up I wasn't able to leave the dealership until around 3pm due to their negligence and miscommunication still without the recall I brought it in for completed. Now there is a fuel smell and I now have tried making an appointment again with the mobile alabama dealership and they want me to leave it there for days to be completed and suggested I rent a car because they cannot loan a vehicle when this recall is only supposed to take a day.

ODI #11537690STRUCTURE

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear windshield wiper. The contact became aware that the wiper arm was hitting a part of the spoiler that had started to detach. The contact stated that she pulled off the road and observed that the upper cover of the rear spoiler had detached and was hanging down over the rear windshield. The contact stated that the panel located in the center of the spoiler where the reflector was mounted was missing. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V623000 (Structure). The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

ODI #11490202FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that upon standing next to the vehicle in the driveway, he smelled an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The contact stated that he could also smell the gasoline odor inside the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and the vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not complete the recall repair as they did not have the fuel tank retainer plates. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

ODI #11482947POWER TRAIN

While driving vehicle suddenly started to rub or grind. I proceeded to get off highway and was left stranded! Luckily this failure happened at a point of highway where I could exit! I believe a faulty transmission input shaft is the reason for the broken vehicle.

ODI #11466421FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign number 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor on the inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

ODI #11455997STRUCTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V623000 (Structure) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure caused the backup camera to become inoperable. The dealer was made aware of the failure and took pictures of the vehicle, then forwarded them to the manufacturer. The contact was informed that the manufacturer declined a second repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

ODI #11449254EQUIPMENT

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport equipped with Atlantic British lower suspension control arm: LR029302, Front Lower driver’s aftermarket part. The contact stated that he installed the part with help from an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the aftermarket parts product was faulty. The contact stated he took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic and had the Atlantic British lower suspension control arm LR029302 replaced. The contact stated he then experienced the failure for a second time but with the Atlantic British lower control arms LR029301K; Front Lower passenger’s side aftermarket part. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

ODI #11448859FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that his VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact notified Land Rover Nashville (3 Cadillac Dr, Brentwood, TN 37027) who advised as the first dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 151,948. VIN did not link the recall to the vehicle.

ODI #11444727FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle through the front and rear passenger’s side door, she would smell an odor of fuel. The contact stated that she had seen fuel leaking under the vehicle when reversing out the driveway. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

ODI #11442551FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 that she was smelled a strong odor of gasoline upon starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would receive a second letter once parts were available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

ODI #11431744UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Hello, i have 2010 Land Rover Range Rover sport. 4 weeks ago i smell gas and i saw error code about gas cap. I purchased 2 gas cap and replaced it but i keep smelling gas. I took the car to shop and mechanic confirmed gas leak. I call LandRover customer service and i talk to Debbie and Tiffany. I told them about upcoming gas leak recall and they told me they couldn't help me before official recall announcement. I took the car to Landrover dealer in Alexandria Virginia and i talk to Ash and he told me the same thing to wait until offical recall. I don't know why we wait until October 8, 2021 if gas leak is fire hazard. NHTSA i really appreciate for your help and thank you for your time. Have a blessed day.

ODI #11422952STRUCTURE

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated the bumper detached without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V623000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was unknown.

ODI #11420620STRUCTURE

2010 Range Rover Sport. Consumer writes in regards to Rear Spoiler Outer Surface Retention Safety Recall. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WHILE DRIVING THE REAR SPOILER BLEW OFF AND HIT THE VEHICLE BEHIND IT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE DAMAGES.

ODI #11413023STRUCTURE

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 IS UNAVAILABLE, WITH NO ETA. I AM EXPERIENCING "LOSS OF USE" OF MY VEHICLE DUE TO THIS SAFETY RECALL, WHILE I AM WAITING FOR THIS PART. LAND ROVER JAGUAR WILL NOT AGREE TO COVER ANY ADDITIONAL DAMAGE SHOULD I CHOOSE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE WITH THE WIRING EXPOSED DUE TO THE SPOILER NOT BEING REPLACED IN A TIMELY MANNER.

ODI #11407732STRUCTURE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V623000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. JAGUAR LAND ROVER SANTA MONICA SERVICE DEPARTMENT (3300 OLYMPIC BLVD, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

ODI #11400382STEERING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE

WHILE DRIVING THE RESTRICTED PERFORMANCE LIGHT TURN ON, THE AIR BAGS LIGHT TURN ON, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK,TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT TURN ON,AFS LIGHT TURN ON WITH PASSENGER CLICKING SOUND TURNING OFF/ON RADIO. SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD

ODI #11397786ENGINE

ANTIFREEZ CONSTANTLY GETTING LOW WITH NO VISUAL LEAKS. NOW SERIOUS MISFIRES.

ODI #11396867ENGINE

ON 11/14/2020 I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM CARISMA AUTO GROUP LOCATED IN TAMPA FL. ON 1/5/2021 WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY, THE WATER PUMP FAILED. ON 1/6/2021 IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT STOP LEAK CONCENTRATE WAS PUT IN THE RADIATOR.

ODI #11383192FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL LEAKS FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL PUMP FLANGE/SEAL COVER. SEE THE ATTACHMENT WHICH INDICATES THE REPAIR THAT WAS NECESSARY.

ODI #11383193STRUCTURE

I NOTED THAT THE REAR SPOILER CONSISTS OF TWO MAIN PARTS THAT ARE FASTENED TOGETHER, HOWEVER OVER TIME THE TWO SECTIONS BECOME SEPARATED. THERE DOES APPEAR TO BE A CURRENT RECALL NOTED FOR THIS ISSUE, HOWEVER IN THE DEALERS INITIAL NOTIFICATION IT WAS INDICATED THEY WOULD FOLLOW UP WITH ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION WHEN THEY RECEIVED THE NECESSARY PARTS FOR REPAIR. AM CONCERNED THAT THE PART COULD COME OFF AT ANY TIME WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.

ODI #11382858STRUCTURE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR BACK-UP CAMERA WAS HANGING TO THE SIDE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE TOP PIECE OF THE REAR SPOILER HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V623000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE VIN TOOL SHOWED NO UNREPAIRED RECALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LAND ROVER NORTH HAVEN (1700 BOSTON POST RD, GUILFORD, CT 06437, (203) 453-7060) AND SCHEDULED AND APPOINTMENT FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED WHILE AT THE DEALER, THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE AND THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS OUT OF POCKET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.

ODI #11377166BACK OVER PREVENTION

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER ARRIVING AT HER DESTINATION, SHE BECAME AWARE THAT THE PLASTIC COVERING TO THE REAR CAMERA FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE LOOSE WIRES WHERE THE REAR CAMERA WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT CALLED LAND ROVER FORT LAUDERDALE (400 W. COPANS ROAD, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064, (954) 949-0654) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

ODI #11374526STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

ODI #11337360ENGINE

DANGEROUS LAND ROVER TIMING CHAIN PROBLEM. A KNOWN AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH LAND ROVER VEHICLES HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION AS A RESULT OF FAILED REPAIR ATTEMPTS AND RESEARCH. THERE IS A WELL-KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE TIMING CHAINS ON 2010 LAND ROVER VEHICLES. OTHER VEHICLES ARE AFFECTED. MANY COMPLAINTS ARE IN EVIDENCE ON WEBSITES, CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS ARE BEING ORGANIZED, AND MANY EXPERT ARTICLES WRITTEN. HTTP://ROBISONSERVICE.BLOGSPOT.COM/2019/08/TIMING-CHAIN-PROBLEMS-2010-NEWER-JAGUAR.HTML DESPITE THIS, JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA HAS IGNORED A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND WORSE ACTUALLY PROFITS FROM IT. DEALERS REPAIRING THESE VEHICLE ARE NOT ADDRESSING THE UNDERLYING ISSUE. CONSUMERS ARE PAYING FOR NEEDLESS AND INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS, AND A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION PERSISTS WHICH COULD LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC HARM. THIS IS A WELL-KNOWN AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ENGINE DESIGN FAULT. IT HAS BEEN ALLEGED THAT LAND ROVER KNEW OF THIS CONDITION AT THE TIME THE VEHICLES WERE SOLD. IF A TIMING CHAIN SKIPS THE CONSEQUENCES COULD BE A DISASTER ACCORDING TO EXPERTS I HAVE CONSULTED.

ODI #11329149AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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. *TR

ODI #11321301AIR BAGS

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V374000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

ODI #11312151ENGINE

GOES DEAD WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENS BOTH IN TOWN AND ON THE HIGHWAY. YOU LOSE ALL OF YOUR POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP NOR REGULAR SHOPS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. IT WILL START RIGHT BACK UP.

ODI #11288713SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SOFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAND ROVER GLEN COVE (70 CEDAR SWAMP RD, SUITE B, GLEN COVE, NY 11542, (855) 866-0331) WHERE THE BRAKE LINES WERE INSPECTED. THE DEALER FOUND CORROSION ALL AROUND THE REAR BRAKE HOSE AND STATED THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V039000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 114,000.

ODI #11258959UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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 GIVING YOU A FALSE READING EVEN THOUGH THE COOLANT IS NOT LOW. FOR THIS THE CAR OWNER WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WHICH COST OVER $200 IN PARTS PLUS LABOR. THE LEVEL INDICATOR COST IS PROBABLE UNDER $5 DOLLARS, BUT IT'S BUILT IN AND UNABLE TO REPLACE JUST THAT. I THINK THIS IS POORLY BUILT BY THE MANUFACTURER OR IS POORLY BUILT THIS WAY FOR CONSUMERS HAVING TO SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN PARTS AND LABOR.

ODI #11155570FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK FROM A CRACKED COVER.

ODI #11132102FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT SMELLED A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND OUTSIDE NEAR THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 123,000.

ODI #11058376FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

THE VEHICLE GIVE INCORRECT MILEAGE BEFORE EMPTYING.

ODI #11044100AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL. LOCAL DEALER, JAGUAR LAND ROVER DALLAS, MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO GET THE RECALL PERFORMED IN A REASONABLE TIME. THREE ATTEMPTS. LAST ONE, 5 WEEKS UNTIL APPOINTMENT, THEN AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE ELEVEN DAYS, THE WORK WAS NOT DONE. UPDATED 12/8/2017*JS

ODI #10993831UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

I BOUGHT A 2010 SPORTS RANGE ROOVER FROM AUTOBAUN IN SAN DIEGO CALIF 92120. I DAY I TOOK POSSESSION OF IT SEVERELY OVER HEATED WITHOUT ANY SAFETY LIGHTS COMING ON. WE PULLED OVER THEN SLOWLY ADVANGED THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE MILES AWAY. AT THE DEALERSHIP AND BEYOND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE AND THE COOLANT SYSTEM HAD BLOWN AND THE COST OF REPAIR IS $35,000. THE SALE MAN HAS A FELONG CONVICTION FOR ROLL BACKS AND ALSO FOR DRUG LAUNDERING SO HE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ALLOWED A DEALERS LICENSE. THEN ENGINE IS BLOWNS TROTTLES BLOWN AND THERE IS SOME COOLANT SIBSATANCE NOTED IN THE COOLANT SYSTEM. NO WARNING LIGHTS WENT ON. DEALER AMAR SOLD ME A WARRANTY REPRESENTING IT WOULD FIX ANYTHING FOR TWO YEARS. THE WARRANTY SERVICE SAID HE SOLD ME A LIMITED WARRANTY AND THAT SINCE IT HAPPENED ON DAY ONE AND THERE WAS A MICKEY MOUSE REPAIR OF THE COOLANT SYSTEM ATTEMPTED THAT THE DEALER KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM. ALSO THE FAX REPORT SHOWS A DIFFERENT DESCRIBTION OF THE VEHICLE THEM THE ONE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. OWNER REFUSES TO REFUND MONEY, SEND ME REGISTRATION NOR INVALID WARRANTY MONEY. CAR ENGINE IS SHOT. NO WARNING LIGHTS RE HOT , NEED FOR SERVICE OR ENGINE LIGHT EVER CAME ON. MY SON'S FRIEND HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE ONE AND ONE HALF HOURS WHEN HE THEY NOTICED STEAM COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHCILE. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. NOTHING UNTIL THE STEAMING. THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROPRIATELY 60 MPH WHEN IT STARTED STEAMING. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL OF THE CAR FOR NO WARNING LIGHTS, COOLANT SYSTEM OR ENGINE OR TROTTLE PROBLEMS? I LATER OBTAINED INFORMATION THAT THIS CAR WAS SOLD AS A GREY COLOR YET THE CAR WE HAVE IS WHITE?

ODI #10981433ENGINE

I BOUGHT A USED RANGE ROVER SPORT VIN NUMBER SALK2D49AA241247 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 VEHICLE IS A GONER. SOMEONE DROVE IT ABOUT ONE HOUR AND WITHOUT ANY LIGHTS GOING ON THE VEHICLE STARTED STEAMING BADLY. PULLED OVER NEVER RAN AGAIN. THE COST OF REPAIR IS MORE THEN THE VALUS OF THE VEHICLE. DID THE DEALER HAVE REASON TO KNOW? ANY LIKE REPORTED INCIDENTS FOR THAT YEAR.

ODI #10850879ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

I PURCHASED THE 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT HSE AUG. 2015, IT IS NOW MARCH 2016 AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED ILLUMINATING (ON A COUPLE OF DAYS THEN OFF A COUPLE OF DAYS) ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO...IN THE LAST MONTH I TOOK TO MECHANIC THAT SPECIFICALLY SPECIALIZE IN RR, I GOT SEVERAL DIAGNOSES WITHIN THE 4 TO 6 HOURS I WAS THERE...ONE DIAGNOSIS WAS POSSIBLE OXYGEN SENSOR THEN THE OTHER WAS POSSIBLE HOLES IN A CERTAIN TUBE WHICH WAS SEALED BUT DIGNOIS STILL WASN'T FOUND COMPLETELY 100 PERCENT. ..WELL A WEEK LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BACK ON...WELL SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING AND IT'S UNBELIEVABLE AS TO HOW MANY RR OWNERS HAVE THIS ISSUE...NOW I'M HIGHLY CONCERNED ABOUT WAS THERE A PRIOR RECALL... THE LR BRAND WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A REPLICABLE AND HIGH QUALITY ORGANISATION BUT I DO BELIEVE THEY FOCUSED TO MUCH ON THE "PRETTY" COSMETICS OF TRUCK AND THE FOCUS WAS NOT ON THE MECHANICS.. AND REALLY IT WAS TOO MANY UNNECESSARY "BELLS AND WHISTLES" ADDED TO TRUCK TO BE ABLE TO TAX FOR LURXY PRICES THAT THE TRUCK JUST SIMPLY CAN'T HANDLE..

ODI #10838648SERVICE BRAKES

AT RIGHT AROUND 59K MILES I HAD MY ENTIRE BREAKING SYSTEM UPGRADED. NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE CALIPERS, ROTORS, AND PADS. ALL RANGE ROVER PARTS, DONE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. AT 63K MILES THE RIGHT FRONT BREAK STARTED TO HAVE A TERRIBLE SQUEAKING AND SQUEALING METAL ON METAL SOUND AT SPEEDS BELOW 30 MPH THAT WOULD IMMEDIATELY STOP IF I TAPPED THE BRAKES BUT AS SOON AS I WOULD LET OFF IT WOULD START AGAIN AS IF THE CALIPER WASN'T FULLY OPENING. I TOOK IT IN AND THE DEALER DID A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT WHERE THEY SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE EVERYTHING. I PICKED IT UP A WEEK LATER, THEY HAD TOLD ME THEY REPLACED THE PADS ROTORS AND CALIPERS. I DROVE IT NO MORE THAN 10 MILES BEFORE ALL OF THE BRAKES WERE MAKING 10X WORSE NOISE. AGAIN STOPPING AS SOON AS YOU TAPPED THE BREAKS AND STARTING AGAIN IF YOU RELEASED. I LOOKED AT THE BREAKS TO NOTICE THAT CALIPERS CLEARLY WERE NOT BRAND NEW AND THE WHEELS HAD BEEN COVERED IN BREAK DUST IN THE 7 MILES I HAD GONE FROM THE CAR WASH WERE I HAD CLEANED THEM COMPLETELY. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE NO ONE COULD KEEP STRAIGHT WHAT HAD/HADN'T BEEN DONE. I BROUGHT UP THAT THE CALIPERS CLEARLY VISIBLY WERE NOT REPLACED AND THE OTHER SERVICE MANAGER SAID "OH THEY PROBABLY JUST MEANT REPLACED THE SLIDES WHEN THEY SAID THAT" NOW THE CAR IS BACK IN FOR MORE WORK WITH NO ESTIMATE ON WHEN IT WILL BE DONE.

ODI #10730900ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL FAULT OCCURS RANDOMLY AT ANY SPEED. AIR COMPRESSOR FAILS, TURN SIGNALS FAIL, WINDOWS MALFUNCTION, TPMS WARNING, INFOTAINMENT FAILURE, OCCASIONAL FAILURE OF SUSPENSION STABILIZATION. LOCKS WILL NOT WORK AND ENGINE WILL NOT START BUT IF STARTED ALL OF THE ABOVE HAPPENS BUT ENGINE RUNS NORMALLY. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR. NO SOLUTION. UNPLUGGING WIRING HARNESS UNDER GLOVE BOX WILL RESET AND ALLOW START BUT ISSUE RECURS VERY FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING.

ODI #10713401ENGINE

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 WAS NEVER ANY INDICATION THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MALFUNCTIONING OR ABOUT TO MALFUNCTION (I.E. SMOKE, ODOR, ELECTRONIC DISPLAY/INDICATOR, RESIDUE OF COOLANT, LEAK, OR CHANGE IN OPERABLE). THIS FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE TO MOVE HAPPENED IN AN INSTANT AND WITHOUT WARNING OR PRIOR INDICATION. WE HAVE CONSULTED SEVERAL CERTIFIED MECHANICS AND AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALISTS INCLUDING A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WITH A COLLEGE DEGREE IN AUTOMOTIVE SCIENCE WHO WORKS FOR ANOTHER LUXURY VEHICLE RETAILER. ALL OF THE AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONAL, UNANIMOUSLY CONCLUDE, THAT THIS DIAGNOSIS IS IMPOSSIBLE. THEY HAVE CONSIDERED ALL SCENARIOS. *TR

ODI #10525843POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

MY 2010 RANGE ROVER SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING STOPPED FUNCTIONING ON THE HIGHWAY. MY DASH BOARD WENT DARK AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. WE COMPLETELY LOSS CONTROL OF THE CAR WITH A TOTAL SYSTEMS FAILURE. TWO ACCIDENTS WERE NEARLY AVOIDED. MY CAR WAS TAKEN TO REEVES IMPORT MOTORCARS FOR INSPECTION, INVESTIGATION AND TESTING TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS THE CAUSE. REEVES HAD MY CAR FOR ABOUT 6 DAYS AND STATED THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY REASON FOR THE SUDDEN DASH BOARD AND ENGINE FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, ON MANY OCCASIONS REEVES CONFIRMED THAT THEY CHECKED KEY ENGINE FLUID LEVELS INCLUDING OIL AND FOUND THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS SATISFACTORY. REEVES PROVIDED A LAND ROVER MULTI-POINT INSPECTION REPORT WHICH DIRECTLY LISTS THE OIL FLUID LEVEL AS "OK." FIVE DAYS AFTER REEVES GAVE US BACK OUR CAR IN JUNE, THE RANGE ROVER SHUT DOWN AGAIN ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. WE TOWED IT TO ANOTHER LAND ROVER DEALERSHIP AND REPAIR SHOP TWO HOURS AWAY FROM AND THIS DEALERSHIP CONFIRMED THAT MY RANGE ROVER ONLY HAD 3.5 QTS INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 8.1 QTS. THIS NEW LAND ROVER REPAIR SHOP ALSO CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF ANY OIL LEAKS. WE WERE TOLD THE LOW OIL LEVEL LOCKED THE ENGINE UP AND NOW MY CAR NEEDS A NEW ENGINE. MY SAFETY CONCERN IS WHETHER AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION, INCLUDING FAULTY OIL WARNING LIGHTS OR SENSORS, CAUSED MULTIPLE FACTORY TRAINED TECHNICIANS TO MISS THE FACT THAT THERE WAS A DANGEROUSLY LOW OIL LEVEL. HAS THIS TYPE OF ENGINE FAILURE PRESENTED IN ANY OTHER LAND ROVERS OR RANGE ROVERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. I AM VERY CONCERNED THE ELECTRICAL AND/OR ENGINE PROBLEM WILL CONTINUE TO BE HAZARD ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

ODI #10503633ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DRIVING AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS IN THE EVENING AND LOST POWER IN BOTH HEADLIGHTS FOR ABOUT ONE SECOND. THIS HAPPENED TWICE ON MY WAY HOME WITHIN MINUTES OF EACH OTHER. EACH TIME MY LIGHTS WENT OUT I HEARD A CLICKING SOUND NEAR THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED BOTH HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE NOT HAD A ISSUE SINCE BUT IT WAS VERY SCARY TO LOSE MY HEADLIGHTS DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. *TR

ODI #10496240SEATS,EQUIPMENTFIRE1 INJURY

THE SEAT HEATER ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BEGAN TO BURN UNTIL A HOLE WAS FORMED AND BURNED MY HUSBAND. I CALLED LAND ROVER AFTER I HAD RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM , FINDIND AT LEAST FOUR OTHER INCIDENTS THE SAME AS OURS. LAND ROVER SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *TR

ODI #10450877SEATS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SUPERCHARGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WOULD SLIDE BACKWARD WITHOUT BEING ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT HE WOULD NEED TO HAVE THE SEAT FRAME REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE SEAT FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

ODI #10410183SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD DEPRESS, NEARLY TO THE FLOOR, BEFORE THE BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ANYTIME THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO ANOTHER AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AIR WITHIN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AND THE AIR WAS RELEASED FROM THE BRAKE LINES. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TAKEN BACK TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE EXAMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

ODI #10397522VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT

MY SUNROOF ON MY 2005 LAND ROVER LR3 HAS SAME ISSUES AS BELOW THAT WAS ON A PREVIOUS RECALL ISSUE OF A 2008 LR2 LAND ROVER RECALL NUMBER #08V055000 THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT WITH A SUNROOF. FAILURE OF EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT HAND SIDE SUNROOF GUIDE RAIL CAN OCCUR WHEN THE SUNROOF IS OPERATED. EXCESSIVE STRESS CAN DEVELOP IN THE OVER-MOLDED BRACKET WHICH COULD LEAD TO CRACKING DURING NORMAL SUNROOF OPERATION. IF CRACKS OCCUR AND PROPAGATE IN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE GUIDE RAIL, FRAGMENTS OF THE PLASTIC OVER-MOLD MATERIAL MAY DETACH FROM THE GUIDE RAIL AND OBSTRUCT THE OPERATION OF THE SUNROOF. THIS IS NOT A PART IN WHICH YOU NEED TO BRING IT IN AND SERVICE PER THE SERVICE MANUAL TO PREVENT MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN, AND THE CUSTOMER CAN HAVE CAUSED THIS THEN NORMAL USE. *TR

ODI #10393514FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I AM THE OWNER OF 2010 RANGE ROVER SPORT WHICH I AM HAVING CONTINUED PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CARE IN 2010. THE GAS GAGE KEEPS MALFUNCTIONING ANS SHOWING THE GAS TANK BEING EMPTY EVEN WHEN I FILL UP THE TANK. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR BACK TO DEALER THREE TIMES AND THE PROBLEM KEEPS HAPPENING AGAIN. I AM ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER FOR THE FOURTH TIME. I HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS THREE TIMES AND THIS IS GETTING A SERIOUS MATTER AND I APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

ODI #10362956ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

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 VEHICLE WITH MY CAR KEY ON THE INSIDE. THIS HAPPENED WHEN I PLACED MY SON INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND MY PURSE(WITH MY CAR KEY INSIDE) AND HAVE TO GO TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FOR MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. UPON OPENING THE DOOR, IT WAS LOCKED. ALL DOORS WERE LOCKED WHILE MY KEY IS INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THERE IS NO WAY THAT THE DOORS CAN BE LOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE WHILE THE KEY IS INSIDE. I HAVE TO CALL 911 SINCE MY 2 YEAR OLD SON WAS LOCKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE WINDOWS ARE ALL SHUT UNDER A 90 DEGREE WEATHER. THANKFULLY A FIREFIGHTER WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR LOCK WITH HIS SPECIAL EQUIPMENT. *TR

ODI #10359046ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* 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 THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED BY THE DEALER YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,113 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,500.

ODI #10358722VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HIS FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD. HE HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,500. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 700.

ODI #10354545VISIBILITY

AS I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, STARTED TO RAIN AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING LEAVING ME WITH NO VISIBILITY, I HAD TO SLOW DOWN AND PULL OVER BUT STILL HAD TO DRIVE AT LEAST 3 MILES TO THE NEXT EXIT WITH ALMOST NO VISIBILITY, ( THERE WAS NO SHOULDER ON THAT SECTION OF THE HIGHWAY). *TR

ODI #10339785FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2010 RANGE ROVER HSE SPORT FAILURE: FUEL GAUGE SHOWS WARNINGS THAT GAS LEVEL IS NEAR EMPTY EVEN IF THE TANK IS FULL, INACCURATE GAS LEVELS SHOWN AS VARYING LEVELS OCCURS: EVERY TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING, ESPECIALLY UPON IGNITION CORRECTIONS/REPAIRS: ACCORDING TO DEALER THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH ALL 2010 RANGE ROVER HSE SPORTS, WHICH INVOLVES REPLACING THE SENSORS IN THE FRONT, AS WELL AS REPLACING THE ENTIRE GAS TANK (WITH ANOTHER SENSOR LOCATED INTERNALLY) IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, ESTIMATED TIME FOR REPAIRS IS 3-6 WEEKS BECAUSE THIS IS SUCH A PREVALENT ISSUE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE ON A 1-2 WEEK BACKORDER. *TR

ODI #10328210ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT

I TOOK MY 2002 LAND ROVER FREELANDER INTO LAND ROVER TO BE SERVICE BECAUSE MY TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THEY SAID IT WASN'T THE TRANSMISSION BUT IT WAS THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD, THE VACUUM HOSES, AND SENSOR THAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. SO WE HAD THEM REPLACE THE MANIFOLD, HOSES AND SENSORS. THE SERVICE MANAGER KEEP NARRATING THAT IT WASN'T THE TRANSMISSION. WE PICKED UP THE CAR THE NEXT DAY AGAIN THE SERVICE MANAGER ASSIST IT WASN'T THE TRANSMISSION AND THE CAR IS RUNNING PERFECTLY. AS SOON AS I WENT ABOUT 2 MILES MY TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO LAND ROVER THE NEXT DAY IRRITATED. THE CAR SPENT 5 DAYS AT THE SHOP TRYING TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM. WHICH WAS INDEED THE TRANSMISSION, THEY DIDN'T OFFER TO FIX THE TRANSMISSION BUT TO REFUND THE MONEY AND PUT THE OLD PARTS BACK IN. WHICH WE AGREE TO UNLESS THEY GUARANTEE IT WOULD BE IN THE SAME CONDITION. IT WAS MAKING MORE NOISE THEN BEFORE, 2 WEEKS LATER THE TIMING BELT BROKE. THIS CAR IS A LEMON. ITS DOESN'T MAKE SINCE HOW THE ENGINE, THE TIMING BELT, THE TRANSMISSION, AND THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD ALL FELL AT ONCE. THE CAR IS NOT RUNNING AND STUCK IN MY DRIVE WAY. *TR

ODI #10327908ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT

RADIATOR LEAK. *TR

ODI #10325418POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT

MY 2002 LANDROVER FREELANDER IS NOW DEAD. FOR THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN 8 YEARS THE CAR HAVE EXPERIENCE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AFTER ONLY 8 MONTHS OF OWING A BRAND NEW OUT OF FACTORY VEHICLE. NOW ABOUT 5 YEARS LATER THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM IS HAPPENING AGAIN AND THE MECHANIC CLAIMS I NEED ANOTHER NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN %50,000 MILES. THE COMPANY NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE LEMONS. I HAVE REPLACE ALL THE WINDOW REGULATORS EXCEPT THE REAR DOOR WHICH NEEDS TO BE REPLACE BUT BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT PROBLEM I HAVEN'T BOTHER. THE COOLING SYSTEM IS ALWAYS HAVING PROBLEMS. MY GOODNESS. *TR

ODI #10324809ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT

THE ODOMETER IN MY 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 BLINKS AT 135000 KM AND IT STOP SHOWING THE NUMBERS. NOW I CANT READ HOW MANY KILOMETERS I DRIVE THEREFORE I M WORRY ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DRIVE TRAIN. I M AFRAID BY NOT KNOWING HOW MANY KM I M DRIVING MAY LEAD TO ENGINE DAMAGE AS I MAY NOT CHANGE ENGINE OIL AT THE REQUIRED INTERVAL RESULTING IN COSTLY REPAIR. *TR

Component Failure Cascade Risk

Known patterns where one defect leads to more severe downstream failures

CriticalEGR issue detected

Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines

HighABS issue detected

Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances

HighDEF issue detected

Engine derate or no-start condition — DEF system failure puts vehicle into limp mode limiting speed to 5mph

Complaint & Reliability Timeline

Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red

Annual complaints and reliability score for LAND ROVER Range Rover — recall years marked in red
05100501002018201020122014201620182020202220242026Complaints/yrReliability (0–100)
Annual complaints (left axis)
Reliability score 0–100 (right axis, higher = safer)
Crash-involved complaints that year
Recall issued
Chart Analysis

The blue line shows 59 total NHTSA complaints filed over 15 years, with the worst year being 2021 (10 complaints).

The amber reliability line averaged 98/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 96/100 in 2020.

The red dashed line marks recall issuance — the first recall came 8 years after owners began filing complaints, a lag that indicates the manufacturer was slow to formally acknowledge these problems.

Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Ownership Cost Estimate

Based on EPA fuel data, standard depreciation, and US average insurance/maintenance costs

$5,450
Annual Fuel
EPA estimate
$1,800
Annual Insurance
US average
$2,400
Annual Maintenance
16-yr-old vehicle avg
$0
Annual Depreciation
Current period
Estimated 5-Year Total Cost
Fuel + Insurance + Maintenance + Depreciation
$48,250

Estimates use EPA fuel economy data, AAA 2024 national averages for insurance and maintenance, and a standard depreciation curve. Actual costs vary by location, driving habits, and vehicle condition.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$57,489
~$958/mo over 5 yrs
$0.3/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$27,250
Insurance (est.)
$13,125
Maintenance
$9,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$3,000
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $57,489 (~$958/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Negotiation Ammunition

Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down

5 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$2,500
3 recalls over 2 years old — likely uncompleted−$1,200
Total recommended deduction−$3,700

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2010 LAND ROVER Range Rover — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

1 critical inspection item must be resolved before purchase. Do not skip these checks.
CRITICAL
Verify Takata airbag recall has been completed
Takata inflators can rupture and send shrapnel into the cabin — fatalities have occurred. Confirm repair with NHTSA VIN lookup before purchase.
HIGH
Inspect for egr issue detected — ask for repair records
Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines
HIGH
Inspect for abs issue detected — ask for repair records
Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances
HIGH
Inspect for def issue detected — ask for repair records
Engine derate or no-start condition — DEF system failure puts vehicle into limp mode limiting speed to 5mph
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE has been repaired
Recall on record for: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, origin
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE has been repaired
Recall on record for: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally
HIGH
Verify recall SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS has been repaired
Recall on record for: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehic
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE has been repaired
Recall on record for: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehic
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE has been repaired
Recall on record for: JAGUAR LAND ROVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 RANGE ROVER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: STRUCTURE
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

15%
18-month
28%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 28%

15% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

  • Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

Auction History

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Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$3,150–$4,010/yr
~$263–$334/mo
Liability Only
$700–$890/yr
~$58–$74/mo
Category: Luxury SUVHigh surcharge risk
Very High theft risk model: +30% to comprehensive premium 16-year-old vehicle: −28% (lower ACV reduces comprehensive/collision cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Market & Background Signals

Theft risk, fleet history, dealer patterns, and emissions compliance

Very High
6.0× national average · 63/1,000 vehicles
Recovery rate:35%of stolen LAND ROVER Range Rovers are recovered

LAND ROVER Range Rover has a Very High theft risk — 6.0× the national average. Insurance premiums are likely significantly above class average.

State-Specific Legal Protections

What consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state

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Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VINSALMF1D45AA322317
Model Year2010
MakeLAND ROVER
ModelRange Rover
TrimHSE w/LUXURY PACK
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Body & Configuration

Body StyleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4
Fuel TypeGasoline
TransmissionAutomatic

Engine

Engine Cylinders8
Displacement (L)5.0

Manufacturer

ManufacturerJAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED
Assembly CitySOLIHULL
Assembly CountryENGLAND

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)SAL
Check Digit (Char 9)5
Model Year Code (Char 10)A
Plant Code (Char 11)A
Sequence (Chars 12–17)322317

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count5
NHTSA Complaint Count59

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

S
1
A
2
L
3
M
4
F
5
1
6
D
7
4
8
5
9
A
10
A
11
3
12
2
13
2
14
3
15
1
16
7
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
S
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
A
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
L
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
MF1D4
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
5
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
A
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
A
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
322317
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United Kingdom
From VIN position 1 (S)
Model Year Character
"A" → 2010
Could also be 1980
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 8/1/2026, 6:40:10 PM.