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2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Solid pick. The complaint record is strong for its age. It does carry safety recalls, so confirm every one shows "remedy completed" on the VIN before money changes hands.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

59 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 13, 2026 · source: NHTSA

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Why buy?

Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.

The math, shown

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Complaint volume (40%)100
Severity (30%)81
Recall load (20%)95
Trend (10%)52

Complaints filed per year

Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.

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The road ahead

What breaks on a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, plotted where owners report it happening.

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Also reported (mileage varies): Fuel system (13) · Electrical system (9) · Brakes (8) · Body & structure (7)

Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.

Fuel system

22%

13 complaints · 3 in the last 2 years

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 brou…

Electrical system

15%

9 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years

2013 RANGE ROVER SPORT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO GASOLINE FUEL TANK FLANGE ASSEMBLY CRACKING SAFETY RECALL.

Brakes

14%

8 complaints

The contact owned a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph on the highway, the brake pedal was applied but was slow to…

Body & structure

12%

7 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years

I just discovered that i have a rusted fuel tank sheild that is falling apart. This issue is a safety issue and needs to be repaired asap.

Recalls (1)

Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.

Fuel System, Gasoline · 21V635000

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.

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The fine print: this verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport as a model, not for any individual car. A well-maintained example of an “Avoid” can outlast a neglected “Buy”. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.