2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Range Rover Evoque years.
100 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has 100 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Range Rover Evoque years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Range Rover Evoque?
Across the 14 Range Rover Evoque model years we track, complaint volume runs from 5 (2022) to 324 (2017). With 100 complaints, the 2012 Range Rover Evoque sits above the model's median of 53.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Range Rover Evoque
air bags
Campaign 14V395000Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LR2 and 2012-2013 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A component within the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may fail, resulting in the front seat passenger air bag being totally or partially disabled.
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Campaign 12V563000Jaguar Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 LR2 and Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured on June 11, 2012. The rear brake caliper retaining bolts may be insufficiently torqued.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly negative sentiment regarding long-term reliability and ownership costs, particularly for used examples out of warranty.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Range Rover Evoque. See the full Range Rover Evoque owner picture and every model year.
Other Range Rover Evoque model years
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