2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: common problems and reliability
An average Range Rover Sport year.
52 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy one?The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 52 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Range Rover Sport years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Range Rover Sport?
Across the 21 Range Rover Sport model years we track, complaint volume runs from 14 (2022) to 252 (2015). With 52 complaints, the 2012 Range Rover Sport sits about the same as the model's median of 46.
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 Sport
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:mounting plate/flange
Campaign 21V635000Jaguar 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is polarized, with a clear divide between owners reporting high satisfaction and reliability, and a widespread reputation for high maintenance costs and unreliability.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Range Rover Sport. See the full Range Rover Sport owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Range Rover Sport listings typically run $15,414–$29,140.
Other Range Rover Sport model years
Compare every Range Rover Sport year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.
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