2013 Land Rover Range Rover

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2013 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
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Body styles
Evoque 4dr SUV Pure/Dynamic/Premi, Evoque Coupe 3dr SUV Pure/Dynamic, Sport 4dr SUV 4WD, Sport Supercharged 4dr SUV 4WD /A
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 · 20 city / 27 hwy
Length
171.7–196.5 in
Curb weight
3,616–5,710 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
8 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

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

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 4 similar 2013 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2013 Land Rover Range Rover is a small 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 3,902 lb (Evoque 4dr SUV Pure/Dynamic/Premi).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway), 3% better than the 2013 small SUV average of 21.4 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 8 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.

What changed for 2013

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2012 Range Rover — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2012; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2012 Range Rover →

Trims, performance & features

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

Trims

HSE LUXPure PlusHSEDynamic PremiumPure

Built in: Solihull, England · Halewood, England

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2013 Range Rover configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Evoque 4dr SUV Pure/Dynamic/Premi171.7 in77.6 in64.6 in104.7 in64.2 / 64.2 in3,902 lb59/41
Evoque Coupe 3dr SUV Pure/Dynamic171.7 in77.6 in63.4 in104.7 in64.2 / 64.2 in3,616 lb59/41
Sport 4dr SUV 4WD188.6 in76 in71.7 in108.3 in64.6 / 63.4 in5,487 lb59/41
Sport Supercharged 4dr SUV 4WD /A188.6 in76 in71.7 in108.3 in64.6 / 63.4 in5,710 lb59/41
Supercharged/Autobiography4dr SUV196.5 in81.5 in72.4 in115 in66.5 / 66.1 in5,137 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 (S6)4-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 22+3%$3,750397
Range Rover5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive14 / 20 / 16-6%$5,150561
Range Rover Sport5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15-12%$5,500609
Range Rover5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive13 / 19 / 15-12%$5,500592
Range Rover Sport5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel Drive12 / 17 / 14-18%$5,850642
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
6/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $6,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
21.4 MPG2013 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2013 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover.

Similar 2013 small SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2013 Land Rover Range Rover (this car)22 MPGNot rated8
2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPGNot rated0
2013 BMW M17 MPGNot rated0
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class27 MPGNot rated0
2013 Infiniti FX3719 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (8)

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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · Jul 2, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V387000 · 6,211 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Range Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under Recall 19V-392, however the repair may not have been completed properly. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Risk
Unlatched doors may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-452-4827. Land Rover's number for this recall is N476.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · May 24, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V392000 · 65,385 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ranger Rover and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles. Due to a problem with the Keyless Vehicle Latching System (KV Latch), the doors may appear to be closed but may be unlatched.
Risk
The unlatched door may open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for any issues with the KV system, disabling the KV mechanisms if necessary, and update the KV Latch software, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N335. Note: Vehicles in this recall were previously recalled under recall number 15V-385 and need to be remedied again.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch · Jun 17, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V385000 · 65,372 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Range Rover vehicles manufactured July 26, 2012, to March 9, 2015, and 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2013, to March 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the doors may unlatch unexpectedly when closed.
Risk
If a vehicle door unlatches, the distraction may increase the risk of a crash and/or a vehicle occupant may fall out of the vehicle if they are not wearing a seatbelt, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the keyless entry software, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P068.
Air Bags · Feb 18, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V093000 · 61,793 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to February 5, 2015, and 2014-2015 Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured June 16, 2013, to February 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a light weight adult front seat passenger may be improperly classified by the occupant classification system (OCS) and, as a result, the front seat passenger air bag may be disabled.
Risk
If the front passenger air bag is disabled during a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P059.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Jan 28, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V042000 · 29,311 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured August 16, 2012, to January 8, 2014, and 2014-2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles manufactured May 7, 2013, to February 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the brake vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed allowing a hole to be worn ito it.
Risk
If a hole is worn into the brake vacuum hose, a complete loss of braking assistance could occur, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose and correctly route it, as necessary, free of charge. Any brake vacuum hose that is damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P052.
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.
Air Bags · Dec 2, 2013

NHTSA campaign 13V607000 · 3,912 vehicles

Problem
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Range Rover vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to insufficient clearance, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) connector located in the driver and front passenger side seat of the vehicle may become disconnected.
Risk
If the connector becomes disconnected, the driver and/or passenger seat side air bag may not function. In the event of a crash necessitating side air bag deployment, the seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury.
Fix
Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will modify the area around the connector to prevent it from becoming disconnected, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Customers may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is P037.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2013 Land Rover Range Rover is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

97Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
9Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
5Injuries reported
69,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Engine15
Fuel/Propulsion System14
Service Brakes12
Air Bags12
Electrical System10
Structure › Body8
Unknown Or Other7
Fuel System, Gasoline7
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
22/04: 122/05: 122/06: 422/07: 122/08: 122/09: 222/10: 122/11: 222/12: 223/04: 123/07: 323/10: 124/08: 224/10: 124/12: 125/05: 125/08: 126/01: 126/02: 126/03: 126/04: 326/05: 126/08: 126/09: 122/0422/0722/1023/0424/0825/0526/0226/05max 4

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2013 Land Rover Range Rover buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 8 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Engine — 15 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  3. Fuel/Propulsion System — 14 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. Service Brakes — 12 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 69,000 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 2013 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 →