2010 Land Rover Range Rover Problems & Complaints

Better than average57% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Range Rover at the same age

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 57% fewer than a typical Range Rover model year at the same age, making the 2010 one of the better Range Rover years. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (7 complaints, typically around 99,000 miles). 5 recalls cover this model year.

14complaints
5recalls
0crashes
1fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2010 Land Rover Range Rover problems

  • Engine & cooling~99,000 miles
    750%
  • Brakes~114,000 miles
    214%
  • Air bags~40,000 miles
    214%
  • Seats~0 miles
    17%
  • A/C & heater
    17%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~73,000 miles
    17%
  • Electrical system~73,000 miles
    17%
  • Other / not specified~99,000 miles
    17%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~123,000 miles
    17%

Share of the 14 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Land Rover Range Rover complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Land Rover Range Rover. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Range Rover years: 2022, 2012, 2011. Years to avoid: 2017, 2023, 2016, 2003, 2004. Compare all years →

2010 Land Rover Range Rover recalls (5)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-015 · Jan 8, 2018 · 8,480 vehicles

Jaguar 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,…

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-011 · Jan 8, 2018 · 2,583 vehicles

Jaguar 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,…

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-374 · May 27, 2016 · 34,738 vehicles

Jaguar 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…

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 15V-039 · Jan 27, 2015 · 74,648 vehicles

Jaguar 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.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA recall 09V-467 · Dec 3, 2009 · 4,035 vehicles

Jaguar 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…

Remedy: Dealer will update the vehicle's restraints control module (rcm) with the integrated diagnostics system (ids) tool with software from dvd 118.5 patch 16 or later. This service will be performed free of charge.

What 2010 Land Rover Range Rover owners say

Engine & cooling

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. …

75,000 miles · Jul 2020

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.

143,000 miles · Feb 2020

2010 Land Rover Range Rover engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.0L 8-cyl6-speed automatic4WD13 / 18 / 15
5.0L 8-cyl supercharged6-speed automatic4WD12 / 18 / 14

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover a good car?

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Range Rover rates better than average: 57% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Range Rover 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 2010 Land Rover Range Rover?

The engine & cooling — 7 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (2) and air bags (2).

How many recalls does the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover have?

There are 5 recalls for the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover, the most recent from January 8, 2018 (inflator module). 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?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022, 2012 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2023, 2016, 2003 and 2004. See the full Land Rover Range Rover years comparison.

At what mileage do 2010 Land Rover Range Rover problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 75,000 miles; 22% 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.