2013 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT

Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi

Symptoms: Metal shavings in oil during changes, Knocking or rattling from engine bay, especially cold start, Excessive oil consumption (1+ quart per 1,000 miles), White or blue smoke from exhaust, Check engine light with misfire codes

Fix: The AJ133 5.0L supercharged engine suffers from cylinder liner cracking and piston skirt failure. Water jackets allow coolant intrusion, scoring bores. Only real fix is full engine rebuild or replacement shortblock. 25-35 labor hours for removal, disassembly, machine work, and reinstallation. Many shops won't touch it—they recommend factory reman or used engine.

Estimated cost: $12,000-22,000

Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi

Symptoms: Transmission fluid in coolant (strawberry milkshake in overflow tank), Engine coolant in transmission (slipping, delayed shifts), Overheating transmission or engine, Harsh shifting or limp mode

Fix: The internal transmission cooler inside the radiator fails, allowing cross-contamination between coolant and ATF. Requires radiator replacement, complete transmission fluid flush (multiple cycles), often transmission filter and pan service. If contamination sits, transmission rebuild needed too. 8-12 hours for cooler/radiator and proper flushing protocol.

Estimated cost: $2,000-4,500

Typical onset: 80,000-120,000 mi

Symptoms: Rattling noise from front of engine on cold start that disappears when warm, Check engine light with timing correlation codes, Rough idle or misfire at startup, Metal debris in oil filter

Fix: Plastic timing chain guides wear and tensioners lose pressure, causing chain slap. If chain jumps timing, valve-to-piston contact destroys engine. Requires front engine teardown: supercharger removal, front covers, all chains, tensioners, guides, and both VVT actuators. 18-24 hours of labor. Do water pump and thermostat while you're in there.

Estimated cost: $4,500-7,500

Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi

Symptoms: No-start condition with crank but no fire, Stumbling or cutting out under acceleration, Rough running or stalling at idle, Fuel pump whine from rear of vehicle, Check engine light with fuel pressure/rail codes

Fix: Driver control module (DCM) on the fuel pump assembly fails, or pump itself dies. There's also an NHTSA recall for pump mounting flange. Tank must be dropped for access. 4-6 hours including diagnosis. Replace module, pump, and flange assembly together—don't shortcut with just one component.

Estimated cost: $1,200-2,200

Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi

Symptoms: Vehicle sits low in front or rear, especially after sitting overnight, Suspension fault warning on dash, Compressor runs constantly or makes loud cycling noise, Harsh ride quality or bottoming out

Fix: Air springs develop leaks at folds, compressor wears out, or airlines crack at fittings. Diagnosis requires soapy water test or specialized scan tool to isolate which corner. Compressor replacement is 3-4 hours, single air spring is 2-3 hours per corner. Lines vary by location. Many owners convert to coil springs ($2,000-3,000) to eliminate ongoing air suspension costs.

Estimated cost: $1,500-3,500

Typical onset: 80,000-120,000 mi

Symptoms: Clunking when shifting from Park to Drive or Reverse, Grinding or whining noise during acceleration, Fluid spots under center of vehicle, Binding feeling when turning on dry pavement (if Terrain Response system involved)

Fix: Output shaft seals leak, internal chain wears, or solenoid pack fails. Seal replacement is 4-6 hours (requires transmission/transfer case separation). Internal rebuild or replacement runs 12-16 hours. Use only OEM transfer case fluid—aftermarket causes valve body issues.

Estimated cost: $1,800-5,500

Typical onset: 90,000-130,000 mi

Symptoms: High-pitched whine or grinding from supercharger, Loss of boost pressure, Metal shavings in supercharger oil, Reduced power and acceleration

Fix: Eaton TVS supercharger nose bearing wears out. Requires supercharger removal, disassembly, bearing/seal replacement, and fresh supercharger oil. Some shops send unit out for rebuild (add 1 week turnaround). 8-12 hours labor. Not a DIY job—requires alignment and specific tooling.

Estimated cost: $2,500-4,000