THE REAR TAILGATE LATCH UNLOCKS BY ITSELF AND THE TAILGATE OPENS BY ITSELF WITHOUT A KEY OR PERSON PRESSING OPEN BUTTON. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 15V385000 NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A COMPONENT: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 65,352 THE CAR IS PARKED, ENGINE OFF. LAND ROVER STATES MY VIN IS NOT LISTED, YET THIS VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AFFECTS MY VEHICLE. ITEMS C…
2013 land rover Range Rover Sport electrical problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
The contact owns a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT UNLOCK UNLESS OPENED FROM THE INSIDE; OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT LOCK. BOTH ISSUES HAVE BEEN ONGOING AND HAS BEEN "FIXED" BY LAND ROVER 3 TIMES. THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER ELECTRICAL FAILURES INCLUDING THE AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE NOT WORKING IN THE PAST.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2013 land rover Range Rover Sport?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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