What 59 owners told NHTSA about the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (7 Seat)

The steering wheel locks during left turns and then suddenly releases, while the onboard computer has generated a suspension error code and automatically lowered the vehicle for safety.

NHTSA ODI 11734411

While driving, the steering begins to bind and resist when turning, especially to the left. The wheel will “catch” and then suddenly release, causing a jerking motion and loss of smooth steering control. This creates a serious safety concern because the steering does not respond consistently. During the same event, the air suspension system lowered the vehicle into a safety mode without driver input. The suspension would not raise back up, and the dashboard displayed suspension warnings. The vehicle lowered itself immediately after the steering bind occurred. These symptoms match the same failure pattern described in the recall for 2014–2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models involving front suspension/steering knuckle issues and steering safety concerns. Even though my 2013 model year is not included in the recall, it is experiencing the same steering binding and suspension safety‑mode behavior. This issue creates a risk of loss of steering control and unsafe vehicle handling. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether the recall should be expanded to include the 2013 model year.

NHTSA ODI 11734413

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET MY ENTIRE STEERING WHEEL CAME LOOSE AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI 11258715

MY CAR HAS HAD FOUR CLAIMS WITH RANGE ROVER WHERE THE CAR SUDDENLY STOP WHILE DRIVING . AGAIN MY CAR CAME OUT OF GEAR WHEN I USED THE KEYLESS REMOTE THE CAR BEGIN TO SUDDENLY ROLLLED. UPON ME TRYING TO STOP THE CAR FOR HARMING OTHERS I WAS INJURED. I HAVE MADE RANGE ROVER AWARE OF THE UNSAFE CONDITIONS OF THE CAR BUT THEY ARE REFUSING TO ACKNOWKEGE IT. I HAVE POLICE RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION . I JUST WANT THE CAR REPAIRED SO THAT IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY TO RIDE IN.

NHTSA ODI 11063690

I PURCHASED A 2013 RANGE ROVER EVOQUE IN MARCH 2013. WITHIN DAYS OF PURCHASING THE NEW VEHICLE I HAD TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO TWO (2) DIFFERENT LAND ROVER DEALERSHIPS. AS IT TURNS OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ASSEMBLED THE STEERING COLUMN WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL. AN EFFORT WAS MADE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO HAD THE FRONT AXLE REPLACED WITHIN 5 MOTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. I'VE ALSO HAD NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AND HAVE HAD IT IN THE REPAIR SHOP SEVERAL TIMES. *TR

NHTSA ODI 10587038