2010 Land Rover Range Rover: common problems

Owners of the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and equipment. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 18

What fails most often

1 Engine 33% of all complaints
2 Equipment 33% of all complaints
3 Air bags 11% of all complaints
4 Seats 11% of all complaints
5 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
6 Electrical system 6% of all complaints
7 Engine and cooling 6% of all complaints
8 Fuel/propulsion system 6% of all complaints

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

Engine: 6 complaints (33% of all).
Equipment: 6 complaints (33% of all).
Air bags: 2 complaints (11% of all).
Seats: 2 complaints (11% of all).
Service brakes: 2 complaints (11% of all).

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

5 L · petrol · 8 cyl
5 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
automatic, 6-speed

Drive: 4WD

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 18 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

warning lights, check engine2 · 11%
A/C or heater1 · 6%
engine failure or replacement1 · 6%
knocking, grinding or other noise1 · 6%
oil leak or consumption1 · 6%
rust, corrosion1 · 6%
steering or power steering problems1 · 6%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Engine	6	0	0
Equipment	6	0	0
Air bags	2	0	0
Seats	2	0	0
Service brakes	2	0	0
Electrical system	1	0	0
Engine and cooling	1	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	0	0
Powertrain	1	0	0
Other	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.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 land rover range rover. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v374000 (air bags). The contact stated that manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
Air bags · 2020-04-16 · NHTSA complaint #11321301
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.
Engine · 2020-02-28 · NHTSA complaint #11312151
The dealer found corrosion all around the rear brake hose and stated that it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v039000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
Service brakes · 2019-12-12 · NHTSA complaint #11288713
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 land rover range rover. The contact smelled a fuel odor inside the vehicle and outside near the rear driver's side. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
Fuel/propulsion system · 2018-09-28 · NHTSA complaint #11132102
Takata recall. Local dealer, jaguar land rover dallas, makes it difficult to impossible to get the recall performed in a reasonable time. Three attempts. Last one, 5 weeks until appointment, then after having the vehicle eleven days, the work was not done. Updated 12/8/2017
Air bags · 2017-11-07 · NHTSA complaint #11044100
No warning lights went on. Dealer amar sold me a warranty representing it would fix anything for two years. The warranty service said he sold me a limited warranty and that since it happened on day one and there was a mickey mouse repair of the coolant system attempted that the dealer knew about the problem.
Engine · 2017-06-07 · NHTSA complaint #10993831
At 63k miles the right front break started to have a terrible squeaking and squealing metal on metal sound at speeds below 30 mph that would immediately stop if I tapped the brakes but as soon as I would let off it would start again as if the caliper wasn't fully opening.
Service brakes · 2016-02-26 · NHTSA complaint #10838648
Reeves had my car for about 6 days and stated the car was safe to drive and they could not find any reason for the sudden dash board and engine failure. Additionally, on many occasions reeves confirmed that they checked key engine fluid levels including oil and found that the oil level was satisfactory.
Engine · 2013-07-19 · NHTSA complaint #10525843

When owners complained

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

20104
20111
20121
20132
20161
20172
20181
20191
20203
20212

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 8,622 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 24% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Range Rover has 25 complaints (41 years in the data). This year has 18, below average.

What to check before buying

Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

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

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, equipment, air bags. Total complaints: 18. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (11%), A/C or heater (6%), engine failure or replacement (6%).

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

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 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

Read also

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.