Owners have filed 20 complaints
about the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover with NHTSA between 2016 and 2025.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 26 of 29 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 23
Against the median year of the Land Rover Range Rover. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 26
5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 31
18% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2011 compares with every other Land Rover Range Rover
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Airbags
630.0%
Median failure at 50,400 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
420.0%
Median failure at 75,000 miles
Engine & Cooling
420.0%
Median failure at 89,446 miles
Other & Unspecified
315.0%
Median failure at 94,000 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15.0%
Median failure at 115 miles
Brakes
15.0%
Median failure at 88,936 miles
Electrical System
15.0%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
218.2%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
218.2%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
654.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
19.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jun 2016peak 3Jan 2025
Recalls on the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20180111,328 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag module. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace the passenger frontal airbag module before their function would be affected.
Recall 20150292,838 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, The front brake hoses may rupture. This could cause a loss of front brake function, causing increased brake pedal travel and reducing braking performance. This could result in increased stopping distances and result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 94,000 milesAlbany, GA1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE USING THE FACTORY SUPPLIED VEHICLE JACK, THE JACK FELL OVER AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FALL, PINNING MY HAND IN BETWEEN THE SPARE TIRE AND THE REAR LEFT FENDER. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. MY HAND WAS PINNED FOR ABOUT 3-5 MINUTES BEFORE MY SON AND A GOOD SAMARITAN WERE ABLE TO LIFT THE VEHICLE OFF OF MY HAND. I LATER HAD X-RAYS DONE, WHICH WERE NEGATIVE. MY HAND WAS CUT AND BRUISED, SO I DID HAVE TO GET A TETANUS SHOT.
NHTSA complaint #11081981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Buffalo, NY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I purchased this vehicle on [XXX] The vehicle was delivered to me on January 15th. This incident occurred [XXX]. The Engine system failed and is available for inspection. The engine failed and began smoking profusely which inhabited my ability to see as well as other drivers within distance, which put all drivers and passengers at risk. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle was inspected by a NYS certified mechanic. The check engine light came one prior to the failure and was noticed 2 days after purchasing the vehicle. Which is when this incident occurred. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11639160 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Buffalo, NY
ENGINE
I purchased this vehicle on [XXX] The vehicle was delivered to me on January 15th. This incident occurred [XXX]. The Engine system failed and is available for inspection. The engine failed and began smoking profusely which inhabited my ability to see as well as other drivers within distance, which put all drivers and passengers at risk. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle was inspected by a NYS certified mechanic. The check engine light came one prior to the failure and was noticed 2 days after purchasing the vehicle. Which is when this incident occurred. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11639160 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Buffalo, NY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I purchased this vehicle on [XXX] The vehicle was delivered to me on January 15th. This incident occurred [XXX]. The Engine system failed and is available for inspection. The engine failed and began smoking profusely which inhabited my ability to see as well as other drivers within distance, which put all drivers and passengers at risk. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle was inspected by a NYS certified mechanic. The check engine light came one prior to the failure and was noticed 2 days after purchasing the vehicle. Which is when this incident occurred. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11639160 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,956 milesHouston, TX
ENGINE
THIS ISSUE OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER LAND ROVER REPLACE THE RECALLED AIRBAGS WITH A COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGE. MY MECHANIC SAYS THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDES WEAR PRE MATURELY CAUSING KNOCK IN MOTOR WHICH COULD LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. THERE IS AN UPDATED TIMING CHAIN , HOWEVER THIS JOB IS 2-4K DOLLARS TO COMPLETE. THE ENGINE HAD AN ODD KNOCKING SOUND BUT I HAD NO INDICATOR LIGHTS TO WARN ME TO SERVICE IT OR DO ANYTHING. LAND ROVER SERVICED MY VEHICLE AND DID WARN ME OR MAKE THE REPAIRS. WARRANTY IS OUT. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW AT OVER $100,000 TO HAVE ENGINE PROBLEMS AFTER ONLY 8 YEARS IS ROBBERY!
NHTSA complaint #11280657 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,687 milesAmbler, PA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE CAR WAS LEAKING GASOLINE. LIKE ANOTHER COMPLAINT ON THIS SITE AND OTHERS ON THE INTERNET, A PLASTIC FLANGE ON THE FUEL PUMP CRACKS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NO IDEA OF THIS KNOWN PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM BECAUSE LEAKING FUEL IS UNSAFE AND CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FIRE, EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF LIFE.
NHTSA complaint #11220440 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115 milesRockville Centre, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHEN I'M DRIVING ON THE PARKWAY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON IT'S OWN TO 100MPH+ THEN IT CUTS OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11217439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115 milesRockville Centre, NY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEN I'M DRIVING ON THE PARKWAY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON IT'S OWN TO 100MPH+ THEN IT CUTS OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11217439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,936 milesCharlotte, NC
ENGINE
2011 LAND ROVER RANGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE BAD AND UNSAFE.
NHTSA complaint #11175652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,936 milesCharlotte, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
2011 LAND ROVER RANGE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE BAD AND UNSAFE.
NHTSA complaint #11175652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anchorage, AK
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL LAND ROVER REFUSES TO REPLACE AIRBAGS BECAUSE WE LIVE IN ANCHORAGE, AK. NO DEALERSHIP IN ANCHORAGE
NHTSA complaint #11110881 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesScottsdale, AZ
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SMELLS LIKE GAS. DEFECTIVE FUEL FLANGE.
NHTSA complaint #11098107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 94,000 milesAlbany, GA1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE USING THE FACTORY SUPPLIED VEHICLE JACK, THE JACK FELL OVER AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FALL, PINNING MY HAND IN BETWEEN THE SPARE TIRE AND THE REAR LEFT FENDER. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. MY HAND WAS PINNED FOR ABOUT 3-5 MINUTES BEFORE MY SON AND A GOOD SAMARITAN WERE ABLE TO LIFT THE VEHICLE OFF OF MY HAND. I LATER HAD X-RAYS DONE, WHICH WERE NEGATIVE. MY HAND WAS CUT AND BRUISED, SO I DID HAVE TO GET A TETANUS SHOT.
NHTSA complaint #11081981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 94,000 milesSandy, UT
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT SOUNDED LIKE A SHOT GUN WENT OFF IN MY CAR AND SCARED ME SO BAD I NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I LITERALLY THOUGHT I WAS BEING SHOT AT. IT TOOK ME A SECOND TO REALIZE WHAT HAD HAPPENED. I LOOKED AROUND AND THERE WAS GLASS ALL OVER MYSELF (DRIVER), AND THE FRONT SEATS. MOST OF THE GLASS LANDED IN MY CHILD'S CAR SEAT ON THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE. THANKFULLY HE WASN'T IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. I THOUGHT AT FIRST IT WAS A ROCK THAT BOUNCED OFF THE GLASS ON THE SUNROOF, BUT THERE WAS NOT A MARK ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR. I FILED AN INSURANCE CLAIM AND THEY ARE REPAIRING IT THIS COMING SATURDAY. IN THE MEANTIME I HAVE SHUT THE SUNROOF COVER TO MAKE SURE GLASS ISN'T COMING THROUGH THE CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11042255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Adams, TN
AIR BAGS
2011 RANGE ROVER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. UPDATED 10/24/2017
NHTSA complaint #11035029 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Irvine, CA
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN FOR ALMOST 1 YEAR, AND LAND ROVER HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I BASICALLY CANNOT DRIVE WITH ANY PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT SEAT.
NHTSA complaint #10969644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Irvine, CA
ENGINE
TAKATA RECALL. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN FOR ALMOST 1 YEAR, AND LAND ROVER HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I BASICALLY CANNOT DRIVE WITH ANY PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT SEAT.
NHTSA complaint #10969644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Suwanee, GA
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V356000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10955748 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,400 milesBellaire, TX
AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. MY RANGE ROVER IS A PART OF THE AIRBAG RECALL AND I'M UNABLE TO TRADE-IN THE CAR WHILE THE RECALL IS OPEN. I NEED TO BE ABLE TO TRADE-IN THE CAR, AS I'D LIKE TO PURCHASE A NEW CAR.
NHTSA complaint #10938899 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V374000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10937560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesLoganville, GA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY IT SHOWED A QUARTER TANK OF GAS LEFT, BUT THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS. VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY FAMILY RUNNING OUT OF GAS ON THE HIGHWAY. COULD BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION.
NHTSA complaint #10876215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.