Fuel tank shield is rusting and falling apart becoming a safety hazard
NHTSA ODI 11725167
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These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.
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Fuel tank shield is rusting and falling apart becoming a safety hazard
NHTSA ODI 11725167
Fuel tank cradle is rusted out and needs to be replaced. Vehicle only has 87k miles on it.
NHTSA ODI 11694757
The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the fuel tank cradle was excessively corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel tank cradle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer for part replacement; however, the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
NHTSA ODI 11555412
I receive a constant warning light - check engine light comes on - for loose gas cap. I will adjust the gas cap and it will go away and then come back on, illuminate again shortly after. There is a strong fuel smell inside and outside of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI 11447913
There is a strong fuel smell outside and inside the cabin that gets worse
NHTSA ODI 11443372
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