2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque engine problems

Filed Sep 26, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · KY

2012 Range Rover Evoque suddenly, and without warning died while driving in traffic, and would not restart. It needed to be pushed away from oncoming traffic. A sheriff deputy was summoned to control traffic, as we did this. There were no warning lamps, or messages appearing on the display, both before and after the incident. Currently the car is at a foreign repair facility here in Lexington, KY. The name of the facility is: Scheller Automotive, (859) 225-6277. I spoke earlier with Andy, who stated it was an issue with no compression, which prevented it from being started. He believed it had to do with a dislocated cam gear, which caused a timing failure. According to him, there is a Range Rover service bulletin which they received describing this engine failing, but no recall regarding this issue. He said they now have THREE vehicles in the shop, with this same problem. This catastrophic failure could lead to definite safety concerns, by causing the car to die unexpectedly, without warning, and losing power steering, power breaks, and the possibility of safely exiting vehicle while in traffic.

Filed Aug 25, 2022 · Engine · PA

While driving 2012 Range Rover Evoque the engine light turned on. The vehicle was taken to the mechanical shop where the light was diagnosed as a cracked engine exhaust manifold w/ turbo. Doing research, it was found that the OEM manufacturer knows about the issues of the cracking engine exhaust manifold w/ turbo since the metal that used to make it is a metal alloy. The replacement engine exhaust manifold w/ turbo part that the OEM sells to repair it is made out of steel and is a costly repair. The OEM puts cost over safety.

Filed Sep 16, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · AZ

In about Feb 2017, we purchased this vehicle, a 2012 Range Rover Evoque (5 door), from a GMC dealership; it was previously owned. When purchased, an exhaust smell was noticed inside of the vehicle and the vehicle was returned to the dealership for service and inspection into the cause of the odor. It was ultimately transferred to a Land Rover dealership in Scottsdale, Arizona (Land Rover North Scottsdale 18100 N Scottsdale Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85054) where they determined the turbo charger had a crack in the manifold. It was replaced. About one and a half years later, this smell returned and I contacted the dealership about it. I was told their repair warranty was only for one year and they would not repair it. Researching these turbo chargers on my own, I discovered they are commonly failing and people have experienced similar issues with the turbo and exhaust smell. This time, the exhaust odor seems to only last a short time when first starting the vehicle from a cold start, leading me to believe the crack in the manifold is small and seals itself after the manifold heats up and the metal expands. It is an expensive fix to have a dealership do the repairs, over $4000 at last estimate so I haven't made the repairs since it's probably close to what the vehicle is now worth. In researching the turbo, the OEM turbo manifold looks to be made of stainless steel but it is thin looking. Some aftermarket turbos I have found have cast iron manifolds which I may purchase and take on the repairs my self at this point.

Filed Mar 7, 2019 · Engine · 60,000 miles · MD

Experiencing exhaust fumes in the cabin. Failed state inspection after mechanic checked and found cracked exhaust manifold - less than 60,000 miles on vehicle. Found similar issue on evoque forums. Dealer indicates there is no recall on this issue. This is definitely a safety issue with carbon monoxide being funneled into the vehicle by a failed part, a part that should not be failing, at least, not cracking. I was wondering why I felt sick, sleepy, and suffered headaches and vomiting. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The mechanic stated that the fumes filled his garage and he had to work on the vehicle outside of garage in the parking lot. This should definitely be reason for a recall for a vehicle with low mileage and can cause death if vehicle is running inside the garage. There are numerous complaints filed about this dangerous issue.

Filed Feb 28, 2019 · Engine · 60,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 land rover range rover evoque. While driving various speeds, the engine seized intermittently and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jaguar land rover austin (1515 w 5th st, austin, tx 78703, (888) 450-9149) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2018 · Engine · 49,000 miles · IL · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 land rover range rover evoque. While driving for an extended period of time, the contact felt sick, sleepy, and suffered headaches and vomiting. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact's son noticed an abnormal odor in the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (land rover hinsdale, 300 e ogden ave, hinsdale, il, 301‑521‑3426) where it was diagnosed that there was a crack in the turbo manifold that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact went to the hospital and found carbon monoxide in her bloodstream. The manufacturer was made ware of the failure and informed the contact that her warranties had expired. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2018 · Engine · 71,000 miles · VA

Experiencing exhaust fumes in the cabin. Dealer checked and found cracked exhaust manifold - less than 72,000 miles on vehicle. Found similar issue on evoque forums. Dealer indicates there is no recall on this issue. Attached dealer diagnostic receipt. I feel this is a safety issue with carbon monoxide being funneled into the vehicle by a failed part, a part that should not be failing, at least, not cracking.

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CO

I took my car in to the land rover service dept where I purchased my vehicle because I smelled exhaust through the vents and I was getting headaches every time I drove. On my first visit they told me they could not find anything wrong. After a month of continued exhaust issues I took it to a different land rover service dept and they eventually found a hairline fracture in the turbo. They quoted me $6,500 for the repair and advised me that it was not covered by warranty. They told me to simply run my air/heater on manual versus automatic and drive with a window cracked. I am currently trying to find someone that will work on my evoque that could possibly weld the fracture rather than replacing the entire system but having difficulty.

Filed Jul 15, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

I stopped at a red light, when light turned green, I pressed the accelerator, however the car would only roll not accelerate, engine had no response whatsoever, in some cases the rev actually dropped instead of going up, which was bizzare. After pressing the accelerator for about 5 seconds the car will suddenly accelerate to 3000 RPM and over and take off, then when I stop again, same thing happens. It kept on recurring everytime I stop. Uphill was even more difficult to get the car going. However, I did get it fixed by updating the engine software at the dealer. There should be an announced recall for this problem, it is scary.

Filed Apr 16, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 20,000 miles · TX

I was driving vehicle at about 65-70 MPH on freeway for about one hour. Exited freeway, stopped at traffic light. When leaving light, accelerated normal & instantly noticed there was very poor acceleration. The engine service light displayed & vehicle would not go over 35mph. I then pulled into parking lot, turned car off for 2 minutes, restarted & no change in problem. Took car to dealership where I purchased & vehicle was fixed at no charge.