2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 31%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 31% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On july 28, 2012 my mother and I were driving to new england from maryland through intermittent thunderstorms at speeds above 65 miles per hour. I attempted to accelerate to pass a vehicle when the engine began to lose power and took over 30 seconds to reach 40 miles per hour. I observed the speed warning light and the amber ?check engine? Light come on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10474124, filed 2012-09, 5,000 miles“Experiencing exhaust fumes in the cabin. Failed state inspection after mechanic checked and found cracked exhaust manifold - less than 60,000 miles on vehicle. Found similar issue on evoque forums. Dealer indicates there is no recall on this issue. This is definitely a safety issue with carbon monoxide being funneled into the vehicle by a failed part, a part that should not be failing, at least, not cracking. I was wondering why I felt sick, sleepy, and suffered headaches and vomiting. There were no warning indicators illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11184977, filed 2019-03, 60,000 miles“I was driving vehicle at about 65-70 MPH on freeway for about one hour. Exited freeway, stopped at traffic light. When leaving light, accelerated normal & instantly noticed there was very poor acceleration. The engine service light displayed & vehicle would not go over 35mph. I then pulled into parking lot, turned car off for 2 minutes, restarted & no change in problem. Took car to dealership where I purchased & vehicle was fixed at no charge.”
NHTSA complaint #10508351, filed 2013-04, 20,000 miles“While driving in rainy weather for approximately one hour, I went to accelerate to pass a car and there was a loss of power, amber waning light came on, engine light came on and I could not go faster than 35 MPH. This could have caused a serious accident but I was able to slow down enough to get back in the slow lane. Car had to be towed to dealer the next day. The loner evoque they gave me did the same thing in rainy weather on september 16, 2012.”
NHTSA complaint #10478209, filed 2012-10, 7,080 miles“I took my car in to the Land Rover service dept where I purchased my vehicle because I smelled exhaust through the vents and I was getting headaches every time I drove. On my first visit they told me they could not find anything wrong. After a month of continued exhaust issues I took it to a different Land Rover service dept and they eventually found a hairline fracture in the turbo. They quoted me $6,500 for the repair and advised me that it was not covered by warranty. They told me to simply run my air/heater on manual versus automatic and drive with a window cracked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10704618, filed 2015-04, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10202830Oct 15, 2021Timing chain replacement VVT Service Part Incorrectly Boxed
- 10158973Mar 4, 2019Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated. DTC P242B-64 logged in Powertrain Control Module (PCM).Issue applies to AJ20-D4 engine only.
- 10156842Feb 1, 2019A customer may raise a concern with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated on the instrument cluster with no driveability concern. During interrogation DTC?s P054A-00…
- 10155593Feb 1, 2019A customer may raise a concern with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illuminated on the instrument cluster with no driveability concern. During interrogation DTC?s P054A-00…
- 10152017Oct 29, 2018A customer may report oil leaking from the front of the vehicle, the issue may also be detected during routine servicing or inspections. Upon further investigation oil is found…
- 10149098Sep 19, 2018The customer reports reduced performance with P0191-85 observed in the PCM. This may or may not also illuminate the MIL. DTCs P168F-00, P2178-00, or P144C-00 may be stored also.
- 10149082Sep 10, 2018One or more of the following may be evident: ? Engine has restricted performance; ? Engine runs rough; ? Engine exhibits poor starting; and/or ? Engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator…
- 10149075Sep 3, 2018Issue: Customers may report that the Stop Start function is intermittently not working for long periods of time during a drive cycle.
- 10146404Aug 22, 2018Issue: Ingenium engine oil level shows a lower reading than the maximum mark on the oil level indicator.
- 10146351Aug 2, 2018One or more of the following may be evident: ? Engine has restricted performance; ? Engine runs rough; ? Engine exhibits poor starting; and/or ? Engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 50% |
| 2020 | 13 | 25% |
| 2018 | 4 | 13% |
| 2017 | 14 | 27% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 22 | 34% |
| 2014 | 12 | 34% |
| 2013 | 9 | 20% |
| 2012 | 10 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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