2010 Land Rover Range Rover
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2010 models.

- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Body styles
- Hse 4dr SUV 4WD, Sport 4dr SUV 4WD, Sport Supercharged 4dr SUV 4WD, Supercharged 4dr SUV 4WD
- Engines
- 5.0L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 15 combined · 13 city / 18 hwy
- Length
- 188.6–195.7 in
- Curb weight
- 5,468–5,891 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 18% below the 2010 SUV - average of 18.3 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
- 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 3). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 21 similar 2010 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is a SUV - offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,697 lb (Hse 4dr SUV 4WD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18 highway), 18% worse than the 2010 SUV - average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the structure.
What changed for 2010
- Engine added: 5.0L 8-cyl
- Engines dropped: 4.4L 8-cyl and 4.2L 8-cyl
Compared with 2009; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2009 Range Rover →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Built in: Solihull, England
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2010 Range Rover configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hse 4dr SUV 4WD | 195.7 in | 77.2 in | 75.2 in | 113.4 in | 63.8 / 63 in | 5,697 lb | 48/52 |
| Sport 4dr SUV 4WD | 188.6 in | 76 in | 71.7 in | 108.3 in | 64.6 / 63.4 in | 5,468 lb | 59/41 |
| Sport Supercharged 4dr SUV 4WD | 188.6 in | 76 in | 71.7 in | 108.3 in | 64.6 / 63.4 in | 5,670 lb | 59/41 |
| Supercharged 4dr SUV 4WD | 195.7 in | 77.2 in | 75.2 in | 113.4 in | 63.8 / 63 in | 5,891 lb | 48/52 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover Sport | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 15 | -18% | $5,500 | 592 |
| Range Rover | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | -23% | $5,850 | 635 |
| Range Rover | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | -23% | $5,850 | 635 |
| Range Rover Sport | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 / 17 / 14 | -23% | $5,850 | 635 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2010 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2010 SUV -s
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (this car) | 15 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2010 Porsche Cayenne | 16 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2010 BMW X5 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 19 |
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2010 Lexus RX | 30 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2010 Volvo XC90 | 18 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2010 Audi Q7 | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Recalls (6)
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Mounting Plate/Flange · Aug 12, 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V635000 · 111,746 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.
Structure › Body · Oct 8, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V623000 · 21,834 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Range Rover Sport vehicles. The upper cover on the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler assembly. If the spoiler has not delaminated, a new adhesive will be applied to fully secure the upper spoiler cover. If the outer surface of the rear spoiler has detached, been lost or damaged, a new spoiler will be installed. The repairs will be performed free of charge. Final Owner letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners can contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N499.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jan 8, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V011000 · 2,583 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in "Zone B" above, Land Rover is recalling certain 2009 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P083.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jan 8, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V015000 · 8,480 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in "Zone B" above, Land Rover is recalling certain 2010-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P084.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · May 27, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V374000 · 34,738 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P081.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Jan 27, 2015
NHTSA campaign 15V039000 · 74,648 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured April 15, 2005, to September 4, 2012. One or both of the flexible front brake hoses may rupture causing loss of brake fluid.
- Risk
- If one or both of the flexible brake hoses fails, the vehicle may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P054.
Not every 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2010 Land Rover Range Rover buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Structure › Body — 9 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
- Engine — 8 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 7 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 106,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Range Rover years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Range Rover | 22 | – | Not rated | 5 | 1 |
| 2026 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 7 | 26 |
| 2024 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 12 | 35 |
| 2023 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 17 | 58 |
| 2022 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 17 | 31 |
| 2021 Range Rover | 24 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 11 | 44 |
| 2020 Range Rover | 24 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 23 | 143 |
| 2019 Range Rover | 28 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 8 | 80 |
| 2018 Range Rover | 28 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 8 | 134 |
| 2017 Range Rover | 24 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 10 | 173 |
| 2016 Range Rover | 24 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 14 | 203 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Land Rover. How we calculate this →