Range Rover Sport (L320)
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Complaints by Engine Code
5.0-V8-Gas
5.0L 8-cylView details
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4.4-V8-Gas
4.4L 8-cylView details
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5.0T-V8-Gas
5.0L 8-cyl TurboView details
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport Unidentified Engine
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4.2T-V8-Gas
4.2L 8-cyl TurboView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
On a used 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the fuel system (69), the body and structure (47) and the engine (34). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 69 owner complaints on the 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport about the fuel system, all engines combined.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on the 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport about the body and structure.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 34 owner complaints on the 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport about the engine, all engines combined.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on the 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport about the electrical system.
- Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on the 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport about the suspension.
Recalls (8)
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.
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.
LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND/OR THE STEERING COLUMN COWL WITH THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH INCLUDES THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUITRY, COULD RESULT IN FRACTURING OF THE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTION. IF AN AIR BAG WIRE FRACTURES, THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT INDICATES TO THE DRIVER THAT THERE IS A CONCERN WITH THE SRS SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE AND THAT IMMEDIATE REPAIR IS NECESSARY.
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES FITTED WITH 9J-19 INCH DIAMETER WHEELS, DURING CERTAIN VEHICLE MANEUVERS WHEN THE STEERING SYSTEM IS ON FULL LEFT LOCK AND THE SUSPENSION IS MOVING TOWARDS FULL COMPRESSION, THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE AND/OR THE ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR LEAD AND/OR THE BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING SENSOR LEAD CAN CATCH ON THE WHEEL BALANCE WEIGHT AS THE WHEEL ROTATES.
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CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF, AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN PARK.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A INCORRECTLY BUILT SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTINGS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport complaints?
Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The systems they name most often are the fuel system, the body and trim and the engine.
Is the 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
NHTSA has 220 owner complaints on file for the 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls covering some 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the fuel system, the body and trim and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Range Rover Sport have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2006-2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 220 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.