2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: common problems

Owners of the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 41

Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2010: 3D model with the “Structure” area highlighted — the most complained-about component — Yellow marks the “Structure” area, the component owners complain about most for this year. Illustrative only. 3D model: Mona x Supercars, CC Attribution.

What fails most often

1 Structure 32% of all complaints
2 Fuel system 17% of all complaints
3 Fuel/propulsion system 15% of all complaints
4 Electrical system 10% of all complaints
5 Engine 7% of all complaints
6 Air bags 5% of all complaints
7 Backover prevention 5% of all complaints
8 Electronic stability control 2% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Structure: 13 complaints (32% of all).
Fuel system: 7 complaints (17% of all).
Fuel/propulsion system: 6 complaints (15% of all).
Electrical system: 4 complaints (10% of all).
Engine: 3 complaints (7% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 41 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

fuel system, fuel smell7 · 17%
rear-view camera3 · 7%
smoke, burning smell, fire3 · 7%
warning lights, check engine3 · 7%
infotainment or screen glitches2 · 5%
windows, sunroof2 · 5%
airbag warning light1 · 2%
door locks, latches, handles1 · 2%
engine failure or replacement1 · 2%
headlights and tail lights1 · 2%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Structure	13	0	0
Fuel system	7	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	6	0	0
Electrical system	4	0	0
Engine	3	0	0
Air bags	2	0	0
Backover prevention	2	0	0
Electronic stability control	1	0	0
Equipment	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	0	0
Latches, locks, linkages	1	0	0
Powertrain	1	0	0
Service brakes	1	0	0
Steering	1	0	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

Details: My vehicle was subject to a recall involving [rear spoiler detachment risk]. The recall repair was âperformed â without proof by [dealer] in Aug 2023. As of April 2025, the same issue has reoccurred. Specifically: The spoiler detached while driving on interstate 75.
Structure · 2026-05-01 · NHTSA complaint #11735139
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.
Fuel/propulsion system · 2024-01-15 · NHTSA complaint #11565621
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.
Fuel system · 2022-10-20 · NHTSA complaint #11490202
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.
Powertrain · 2022-09-05 · NHTSA complaint #11482947
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.
Structure · 2022-03-10 · NHTSA complaint #11455997
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.
Equipment · 2022-01-28 · NHTSA complaint #11449254
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.
Fuel system · 2022-01-25 · NHTSA complaint #11448859
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.
Fuel system · 2021-12-22 · NHTSA complaint #11444727

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20105
20112
20131
20152
20161
20171
20182
20191
20206
20218
20226
20231
20243
20262

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 5,891 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 16% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Range Rover Sport has 31 complaints (21 years in the data). This year has 41, above average.

What to check before buying

Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, fuel system, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 41. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (17%), rear-view camera (7%), smoke, burning smell, fire (7%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2010 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.