2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Body Problems

Which parts fail

• Body
  18
• Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
  1

Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  16%
• 25k–50k
  16%
• 50k–75k
  529%
• 75k–100k
  424%
• 100k–150k
  529%
• 150k+
  16%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, she heard a loud grinding noise and pounding sound on the vehicle. The contact looked out the rearview mirror and saw a large cord hanging from the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the rear spoiler from the top of the vehicle had detached along with the rear camera. The contact stated that there were also wires coming from under the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the rear spoiler and rear camera were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front cover on the spoiler detached and flew off the vehicle. The contact became aware that the spoiler cover had detached after arriving at the destination and parking the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V623000 (Structure). The dealer was made aware of the failure and the open recall; however, the contact was informed that the contact had to pay for the repair. The contact was informed that the recall was old. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormally loud bumping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the upper rear spoiler cover had detached from the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V623000 (Structure) that was related to the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was a loud banging sound and noticed wires dangling from the rear of the vehicle. The contact eventually pulled over at a gas station and noticed that the rear spoiler had completely detached from the vehicle leaving only a few cameras and wires attached to the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the spoiler needed to be replaced however, the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear spoiler detached without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rear spoiler was replaced. The contact stated the vehicle overheated and experienced engine failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V623000 (Structure). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle had been flooded from the driver's side, passenger's side, and the sunroof. The contact stated that there was water running throughout the vehicle. The vehicle had an abnormal odor. The contact called the local dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the rear spoiler detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that the spoiler detached with a loud snapping sound. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and the spoiler was replaced. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Safety Campaign: 20V623000 (Structure). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,611.

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. This is a known issue and when I contacted Land Rover they stated mine didn't have the recall. If this had happened on a busy street or near pedestrians the outcome could have been worse or fatal.

The rear spoilers of my vehicle fell off while I was driving on the highway, which became an obstacle in the roadway. I contacted the dealer and they promised to order the part. However, they didn't follow up then. I would like to file a complaint regarding this. Thank you! The contact stated that the complaint filed is no longer needed.

I was on the highway and the rear spoiler over the back window flew off with the camera installed in the spoiler. The rear camera no longer works as a result of the spoiler flying off the vehicle. I contacted Land Rover of Brooklyn and was informed that they will not make the repair or honor the recall.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Body complaints in other Range Rover Sport years