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2013 Land Rover

Range Rover Sport

Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.0 L

Land Rover Range Rover Sport: best and worst years
2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (photo 1 of 3)

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Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
375
Power to weight
0.073 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.54
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
13 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$5,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
609 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
189 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
108 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
5,137 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
6
Owner complaints
54
Reported injuries
5

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
  • ENGINE8%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8%
  • SERVICE BRAKES8%
  • STRUCTURE8%
  • AIR BAGS7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 73 total.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • EA18004opened Jul 2, 2018LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    Door latch failure

  • RQ17005opened Aug 4, 2017LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    Door Latch Open While Driving

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

838 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Mar 10, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM76411 - 10MAR26

    Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle

  • May 5, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM76319 - 05MAY25

    Grid lines are no longer showing in reverse camera image after software update to IPMB camera module.

  • Apr 28, 2025ENGINESSM76317ATT - 28APR25

    Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature

  • Apr 28, 2025ENGINESSM76317 - 28APR25

    Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature

  • Apr 11, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTUCC_APR2025_18

    Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.

  • Mar 14, 2025SERVICE BRAKESSFCC_MAR2025_20

    There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.

  • Mar 14, 2025SERVICE BRAKESSFCC_MAR2025_18

    There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.

  • Mar 14, 2025SERVICE BRAKESSFCC_MAR2025_17

    There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.

  • and 830 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.