2013 Land Rover Range Rover: common problems

Owners of the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 26
involving a crash: 6

What fails most often

1 Electrical system 19% of all complaints
2 Air bags 15% of all complaints
3 Engine 12% of all complaints
4 Structure 12% of all complaints
5 Vehicle speed control 12% of all complaints
6 Electronic stability control 8% of all complaints
7 Latches, locks, linkages 8% of all complaints
8 Service brakes 8% of all complaints

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

Electrical system: 5 complaints (19% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Air bags: 4 complaints (15% of all).
Engine: 3 complaints (12% of all).
Structure: 3 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Vehicle speed control: 3 complaints (12% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.

Engines and transmissions

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

2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
5 L · petrol · 8 cyl
5 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
automatic, 6-speed
automatic, 8-speed

Drive: 4WD

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 26 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

warning lights, check engine4 · 15%
door locks, latches, handles2 · 8%
smoke, burning smell, fire2 · 8%
airbag warning light1 · 4%
battery drain1 · 4%
brake failure1 · 4%
fuel system, fuel smell1 · 4%
overheating, coolant loss1 · 4%
rust, corrosion1 · 4%
windows, sunroof1 · 4%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Electrical system	5	1
Air bags	4	0
Engine	3	0
Structure	3	1
Vehicle speed control	3	3
Electronic stability control	2	0
Latches, locks, linkages	2	0
Service brakes	2	1
Steering	2	0
Visibility	2	0
Exterior lighting	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	0
Powertrain	1	1
Seats	1	0

What owners report

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

There was no reported fire or air bag deployment. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Vehicle speed control · crash · 2022-12-15 · NHTSA complaint #11497564
Vehicle was reversed out of garage and vehicle was stopped when exiting the vehicle. I proceeded to go in my garage and take garbage out when after about 10 seconds vehicle was in drive heading towards me crushing me against the wall pinning me until someone heard to come free the vehicle.
Vehicle speed control · crash · 2016-08-02 · NHTSA complaint #10892346
Tl* the contact was a body shop owner and was doing front end repairs on a 2013 land rover range rover. The contact stated that the vehicle was traveling 5 mph in a driveway at the time of the incident. The contact stated that the vehicle had severe damage for a very minor accident.
Structure · crash · 2015-03-26 · NHTSA complaint #10701984
I got out of the evoque with it running and the door open. When I came walking back the car was going up the road by itself in reverse. It hit a mailbox that stopped it. It could have hit kids that are usually in the area.
Electrical system · crash · 2014-09-08 · NHTSA complaint #10631673
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 land rover range rover. While the engine was running and the vehicle was unattended, it accelerated backwards into a mailbox. There were no injuries. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
Vehicle speed control · crash · 2014-09-08 · NHTSA complaint #10631674
The metal gas tank shroud (cover) on the bottom of the car is completed rotted away and there is no longer anything protecting the gas tank from rupture. This was brought to my attention by an automotive service center as well as my own visual inspection.
Fuel/propulsion system · 2026-02-03 · NHTSA complaint #11715268
Door latch is not locking door in place, yes it is available for inspection. Our safety is at risk due to the door will always be open and it is unlatched if driven. There is a potential hazard to other vehicles on streets and the highway due to this problem.
Structure · 2024-08-05 · NHTSA complaint #11606582
There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V385000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages).
Latches, locks, linkages · 2023-07-13 · NHTSA complaint #11532080

When owners complained

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

20132
20143
20152
20164
20171
20183
20194
20201
20211
20221
20231
20241
20262

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 7,316 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 20% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Range Rover has 25 complaints (41 years in the data). This year has 26, about average.

What to check before buying

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, air bags, engine. Total complaints: 26. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (15%), door locks, latches, handles (8%), smoke, burning smell, fire (8%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 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 2013 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 2013 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.