2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 6% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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 the highway, merritt 15 in ct, the car completely shut down, no power brakes, steering, no ability to speed up. Engine shut off, all electrical shut off. Luckily I was going slow since my exit was coming up but I lost all ability to control the vehicle in a safe way and if I was going the highway speed it could have ended very badly.”
NHTSA complaint #10957739, filed 2017-03, 50,000 miles“Vehicle experienced a complete electrical failure while driving. The vehicle is a 2012 Range Rover Sport. At approximately 25 mph, the engine shut off, all exterior and interior lights went out, and the steering wheel locked in the straight‑ahead position. I temporarily lost control of the vehicle and was only able to stop safely because I was traveling at low speed. This incident created an immediate crash risk. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle but could not identify the cause, noting vehicle in Fail Safe - scan showed multiple lost communication codes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11755587, filed 2026-08Related service bulletins
- 10116190May 9, 2017Situation: The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
- 10105536Jul 14, 2015"issue: a customer may report a noise when turning the steering wheel, which is confirmed by the dealer as originating from the steering column. Discovery 4/lr4 (l319) and range…
- 10103602Jan 19, 2015Issue: a customer may report a noise when turning the steering wheel, which is confirmed by the dealer as originating from the steering column. Discovery 4/lr4 (l319) and range…
- 10106021Jan 5, 2015"re-issued dec 2015 issue: when completing a repair on components in the power assisted steering system, debris may be found within the power steering fluid system which could…
- 10103462Jan 5, 2015"issue: an oil leak may be detected from the steering gear and incorrectly diagnosed as needing a replacement steering gear assembly. Cause: leak from the wagner/steering gear…
- 10103361Jan 5, 2015"situation: this is an information only bulletin to aid in the diagnosis of hydraulic power steering issues. Action: when diagnosing customer concerns relating to the hydraulic…
- 10224477Dec 23, 2014Technical Bulletin: Squeak Noise From Steering Column/Steering Gear Pinion Seal
- 10213999Dec 23, 2014Technical Bulletin: Squeak Noise From Steering Column/Steering Gear Pinion Seal
- 10103106Dec 23, 2014"situation: a 'squeak' noise may be evident from the steering column area when turning the steering wheel. Cause: this may be caused by a lack of lubrication of the steering gear…
- 10103683Dec 12, 2014"issued january 2015. Issue: a customer may complain of a squeak or creak from the steering column area on rotation of the steering wheel. Range rover sport l320 only. Cause: the…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 | 5 | 22% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 22 | 37% |
| 2016 | 24 | 31% |
| 2015 | 17 | 31% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
20 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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