Most common 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Share of the 33 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport complaints by model year
Best Range Rover Sport years: 2012. Years to avoid: 2020, 2023, 2017, 2016, 2024. Compare all years →
2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Mounting plate/flange
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport:
Door latch failure
On May 24, 2019, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (JLR) submitted two Part 573 letters to NHTSA describing door latch defects that could result in doors opening while driving in certain model year (MY) 2013-2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with JLR?s Unilatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry system.Recall 19V-392 (JLR Recall N335) describes a KV lever binding defect in approximately 65,385 MY…
What 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners say
Fuel & propulsion system
The contact owned a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated she had previously taken the vehicle to an unknown dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the dealer informed her that they could not assist because the vehicle was old. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, the contact smelled a gasoline odor. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact then noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The smoke turned black. A police officer assisted the contact in removing her belongings out of the vehicle, and the contact walked away from the vehicle. The vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated that the vehicle burned for more than two hours. …
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the fuel tank would make abnormal sounds. The warning message "Check Gas Fuel Tank head cap" illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would stall inadvertently while driving with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the fuel tank head cap was replaced however, the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact stated he received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …
Brakes
The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but went to the floorboard and failed to respond. The contact engaged the parking brake and manually shifted into a lower gear, causing the vehicle to gradually stop. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the driver's side subframe was wet. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The vehicle was taken to a Hyundai dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake line was severely corroded. The contact stated that the Hyundai dealer replaced the corroded portion of the brake line as temporary repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the failure was due to wear and tear. …
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed at the local dealer, she was informed that the brake line was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Suspension
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lowered significantly and started bouncing. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal and veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that she pressed the air suspension button and the vehicle raised slightly. The contact was able to drive to her destination 15 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where an unknown repair was completed. The vehicle was then towed to the used car dealer, where the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic test and repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I'm not sure how to explain but, there's so much going on with the vehicle. I purchased the vehicle as is but, was told they did an inspection and it was cleared. I was told that the brakes was brand new because, we heard squeaking. We took the vehicle for a diagnostic test because of the brakes. We got a quote for over 6114.00. What!! Brakes, suspension, hub, Wheel barren, Wheel aligment. What?? I just got this vehicle August 10, 2021 and this was November when this came up. We only had the brakes done which we paid over 1,000 and we were going to do the rest at another time. We begin having problems with the brakes and vehicle shaking bad when you drive up to 60 mph. We called them, they had no loaner car until February 18, 2022. We were told it'll be safe to drive until then. …
2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 13 / 18 / 15 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport a good car?
Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Range Rover Sport rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Range Rover Sport at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The fuel & propulsion system — 12 complaints, 36% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (6) and suspension (5).
How many recalls does the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
There is 1 recall for the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, the most recent from August 12, 2021 (mounting plate/flange). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2020, 2023, 2017, 2016 and 2024. See the full Land Rover Range Rover Sport years comparison.
At what mileage do 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 85,000 miles; 16% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.