Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V015000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V015000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V039000 Front Brake Hose(s) may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V485000 Incorrectly Bonded Windshield NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
Of the 20 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover struggles with reliability due to multiple recalls concerning safety-critical systems, such as airbags and brakes. Complaints about the power train and engine add to the concerns, indicating potential long-term cost implications.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| brake system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | occasional |
| windshield installation | 10,000–30,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $3,000–$7,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Battery checks and replacement
- Suspension checks
- Coolant system flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent brake fluid leaks
- Unusual engine noises
- Airbag warning lights
- Windshield seal leaks
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.