2012 Land Rover Range Rover

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2012 models.

Land Rover Range Rover
Pictured: 2022 Land Rover Range Rover SE P440e AWD Automatic 3.0 Front. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Body styles
Evoque 5dr Pure/Dynamic/Premium, Evoque Coupe 3dr Pure/Dynamic/Pre, Hse 4dr SUV 4WD, Sport 4dr SUV 4WD
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5.0L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
22 combined · 18 city / 27 hwy
Length
171.7–195.7 in
Curb weight
3,682–5,891 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
7 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 22 MPG combined — 16% better than the average 2012 SUV - (19 MPG).

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
  • 7 recallsMore than similar models (about 0). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 4 similar 2012 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 5.0L 8-cyl) and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 172 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,682 lb (Evoque 5dr Pure/Dynamic/Premium).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway), 16% better than the 2012 SUV - average of 19 MPG, for an estimated $3,750 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 7 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.

What changed for 2012

  • New body dimensions: 24.0 in shorter, wheelbase −8.7 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
  • Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
  • Best combined MPG up from 15 to 22

Compared with 2011; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2011 Range Rover →

Trims, performance & features

Engine–5.0L 8-cyl
Engine–2.0L turbo 4-cyl
Engine–5.0L turbo 8-cyl
Transmission6-speed automatic

Trims

HSE LUXPure PremiumHSESuper Charged

Built in: Solihull, England · Halewood, England

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2012 Range Rover configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Evoque 5dr Pure/Dynamic/Premium171.7 in77.6 in64.6 in104.7 in64.2 / 64.2 in3,682 lb59/41
Evoque Coupe 3dr Pure/Dynamic/Pre171.7 in77.6 in63.4 in104.7 in64.2 / 64.2 in3,686 lb59/41
Hse 4dr SUV 4WD195.7 in77.2 in75.2 in113.4 in63.8 / 63 in5,697 lb48/52
Sport 4dr SUV 4WD188.6 in76 in71.7 in108.3 in64.6 / 63.4 in5,468 lb59/41
Sport Supercharged 4dr SUV 4WD188.6 in76 in71.7 in108.3 in64.6 / 63.4 in5,670 lb59/41
Supercharged 4dr SUV 4WD195.7 in77.2 in75.2 in113.4 in63.8 / 63 in5,891 lb48/52

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Range Rover Evoque2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive18 / 27 / 22+16%$3,750404
Range Rover5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive12 / 19 / 15-21%$5,500592
Range Rover Sport5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15-21%$5,500592
Range Rover5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive12 / 18 / 14-26%$5,850635
Range Rover Sport5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive12 / 17 / 14-26%$5,850635
Spend $6,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
19 MPG2012 Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2012 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover.

Similar 2012 SUV -s

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2012 Land Rover Range Rover (this car)22 MPGNot rated7
2012 Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPGNot rated0
2012 Land Rover LR218 MPGNot rated2
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class18 MPGNot rated0
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class20 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (7)

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.
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 · Jan 10, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V015000 · 8,711 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2012 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, Land Rover is recalling certain 2009 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the 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." Additionally, Land Rover is recalling certain 2007-2008 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. 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 front passenger air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P082.
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.
Air Bags · Jul 1, 2014

NHTSA campaign 14V395000 · 40,551 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LR2 and 2012-2013 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A component within the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may fail, resulting in the front seat passenger air bag being totally or partially disabled.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, if the air bag is disabled, the air bag may not deploy or may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2014. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P046.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper · Dec 6, 2012

NHTSA campaign 12V563000 · 70 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 LR2 and Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured on June 11, 2012. The rear brake caliper retaining bolts may be insufficiently torqued.
Risk
Insufficiently torqued brake caliper bolts may result in the brake caliper detaching. A detached brake caliper may lead to a loss of brake function. Additonally, the caliper may strike a wheel resulting in the sudden deflation of a tire. Either situation may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix
Jaguar Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear brake caliper retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9.
Visibility › Windshield · Oct 4, 2012

NHTSA campaign 12V485000 · 36 vehicles

Problem
Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 Range Rover vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the windshields on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the windshield may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshields. The recall began on October 29, 2012. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

75Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
1Involved a crash
3Involved a fire
2Injuries reported
70,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Engine24
Fuel/Propulsion System15
Power Train11
Service Brakes9
Fuel System, Gasoline9
Electrical System6
Unknown Or Other6
Air Bags5
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
21/11: 121/12: 122/02: 122/03: 222/08: 222/09: 222/10: 122/12: 223/03: 124/03: 224/08: 124/09: 224/12: 125/08: 225/09: 125/10: 125/11: 125/12: 126/02: 226/03: 126/04: 226/06: 126/07: 126/08: 121/1122/0322/1024/0324/1225/1026/0226/06max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2012 Land Rover Range Rover buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 7 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Engine — 24 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  3. Fuel/Propulsion System — 15 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.
  4. Power Train — 11 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 70,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Range Rover years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 Range Rover22–Not rated51
2026 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated51
2025 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated726
2024 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated1235
2023 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated1758
2022 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated1731
2021 Range Rover24171.7 inNot rated1144
2020 Range Rover24171.7 inNot rated23143
2019 Range Rover28171.7 inNot rated880
2018 Range Rover28171.7 inNot rated8134
2017 Range Rover24171.7 inNot rated10173
2016 Range Rover24171.7 inNot rated14203

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Land Rover. How we calculate this →