2010 Land Rover Range Rover Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 43%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover, 43% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 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.
“I bought a 2010 sports range roover from autobaun in san diego calif 92120. I day I took possession of it severely over heated without any safety lights coming on. We pulled over then slowly advanged the car to the dealership three miles away. At the dealership and beyond it was confirmed that the engine and the coolant system had blown and the cost of repair is $35,000. The sale man has a felong conviction for roll backs and also for drug laundering so he should not have been allowed a dealers license. …”
NHTSA complaint #10993831, filed 2017-06, 99,000 miles“My 2010 Range Rover suddenly and without any warning stopped functioning on the highway. My dash board went dark and the engine turned off. We completely loss control of the car with a total systems failure. Two accidents were nearly avoided. My car was taken to reeves import motorcars for inspection, investigation and testing to find out what was the cause. Reeves had my car for about 6 days and stated the car was safe to drive and they could not find any reason for the sudden dash board and engine failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10525843, filed 2013-07, 73,328 miles“Dangerous Land Rover timing chain problem. A known and dangerous problem with Land Rover vehicles has been brought to my attention as a result of failed repair attempts and research. There is a well-known problem with the timing chains on 2010 Land Rover vehicles. Other vehicles are affected. Many complaints are in evidence on websites, class action lawsuits are being organized, and many expert articles written. …”
NHTSA complaint #11337360, filed 2020-07, 75,000 miles“Goes dead without warning. This happens both in town and on the highway. You lose all of your power steering and brakes. The dealership nor regular shops have been able to solve the problem. It will start right back up.”
NHTSA complaint #11312151, filed 2020-02, 143,036 miles“On 11/14/2020 I purchased this vehicle from carisma auto group located in tampa fl. On 1/5/2021 while in motion on the highway, the water pump failed. On 1/6/2021 it was discovered that stop leak concentrate was put in the radiator.”
NHTSA complaint #11396867, filed 2021-02Related service bulletins
- 11017768Apr 28, 2025Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
- 11017767Apr 28, 2025Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
- 10154038Jan 9, 2019A humming noise may be evident from the engine at idle.
- 10116212May 26, 2017SITUATION: A humming noise may be evident from the engine at idle.
- 10097247Aug 17, 2016Situation: a humming noise may be evident from the engine at idle.
- 10106301Jul 15, 2016Situation: a clattering / 'knock' / 'rattle' noise may be heard from the engine.
- 10106203May 23, 2016Situation: a humming noise may be evident from the engine at idle.
- 10104461May 19, 2015"situation: a rattle / click noise may be heard from the front of the engine. The noise may be more pronounced when the engine is at idle speed. Cause: this may be caused by…
- 10103562Jan 5, 2015"issue: customers report a repeat issue of engine noise from the timing chain system, after the vehicle had previously been repaired. Cause: the timing chain was not at the…
- 10103521Jan 5, 2015"issue: a replacement aj133 engine has been fitted into a vehicle. The engine cranks normally but will not start. Cause: the engine may have been fitted with the wrong camshaft…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 3 | 30% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 10 | 36% |
| 2017 | 7 | 11% |
| 2016 | 7 | 9% |
| 2015 | 7 | 10% |
| 2014 | 9 | 21% |
| 2013 | 3 | 12% |
| 2012 | 4 | 20% |
| 2011 | 4 | 27% |
| 2010 | 6 | 43% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 2 | 6% |
| 2004 | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 10% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
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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