Front brake pad retaining pin difficult to remove
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport brakes problems
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Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
When does it fail?
Of the 8 brakes complaints filed for the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 4 model years of Land Rover Range Rover Sport we track for brakes problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 8.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
"ISSUE: UPON REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, THE BRAKE PAD RETAINING PINS MAY BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. VEHICLES FITTED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE/BREMBO BRAKES, POST 10 MODEL YEAR ONLY. RANGE ROVER SPORT AA215623 TO CA738069. RANGE ROVER AA302697 TO CA373799. VEHICLES AFTER THE END VIN NUMBERS QUOTED ABOVE WILL HAVE THE NEW PINS FITTED AS STANDARD. CAUSE: GALVANIC CORROSION OF THE RETAINING PINS. THE PINS NOW HAVE A NEW PLATING WHICH IS MORE RESISTANT TO CORROSION."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT BRAKE SQUEAL FROM THE FRONT OR REAR OF THE VEHICLE SINCE THE ROUTINE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE PADS. VEHICLES WITH STANDARD BRAKES ONLY. CAUSE: BRAKE COMPRESSIBILITY OF THE PAD, WHILST WITHIN SPECIFICATION, MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE DRIVING STYLE AND VEHICLE USAGE PATTERNS OF A SMALL NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS. WHILTST THERE IS NO IMPACT ON THE EFFICIENCY OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES THIS MAY LEAD TO NOISE BECOMING APPARENT."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"RE-ISSUED DEC 2015 ISSUE: BRAKE CALIPER DISCOLOURATION. CAUSE: DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER FINISH WHILE CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND, OR THE ROAD WHEELS"
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
The contact owns a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. In addition, the low brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was dressed to the floorboard and then pumped several times before the vehicle stopped as needed.…
Had brakes trouble with your 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 73,056 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Land Rover/Range Rover Sport.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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