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

The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lowered significantly and started bouncing. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal and veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that she pressed the air suspension button and the vehicle raised slightly. The contact was able to drive to her destination 15 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where an unknown repair was completed. The vehicle was then towed to the used car dealer, where the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic test and repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI 11532272

I'm not sure how to explain but, there's so much going on with the vehicle. I purchased the vehicle as is but, was told they did an inspection and it was cleared. I was told that the brakes was brand new because, we heard squeaking. We took the vehicle for a diagnostic test because of the brakes. We got a quote for over 6114.00. What!! Brakes, suspension, hub, Wheel barren, Wheel aligment. What?? I just got this vehicle August 10, 2021 and this was November when this came up. We only had the brakes done which we paid over 1,000 and we were going to do the rest at another time. We begin having problems with the brakes and vehicle shaking bad when you drive up to 60 mph. We called them, they had no loaner car until February 18, 2022. We were told it'll be safe to drive until then. Took the vehicle in and still having brake problems and now they said, we definetly need to get suspension done because, it could possibly be the Hub and they want to do another diagnostics. So much wrong with vehicle. I asked about the recall because, I noticed something leaking from the back was told they will check it out but, if they don't see anything they don't have to fix it.. I told them there's a recall on it and it need to fix it but, they are refusing to fix it because, it was an AS IS VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI 11454062

WAS IN SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT, ABOUT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND CAR ACCELARATED WITH FULL FORCE ON ITS OWN ONTO A FENCE IN FRONT OF PARKING SPACE.

NHTSA ODI 11302676

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

NHTSA ODI 11258715