1987 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

6 recalls, 3 complaints - 5 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CORRODE OVER TIME ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE TANK IF NEEDED.

15,378 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: RANGE ROVER NA., INC.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Defect Description

INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A CIRCLIP HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT SHAFT COULD ALLOW THE CIRCLIP TO DISENGAGE AND THE PIVOT SHAFT TO MOVE ENOUGH FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MOVE FROM ITS DESIGNED POSITION.

Consequence

ALTHOUGH FULL BRAKING ACTION CAN STILL BE OBTAINED,DRIVER ALARM FROM THE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED PEDAL COULD RESULT IN ANINAPPROPRIATE ACTION BY THE DRIVER WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPAIR CIRCLIP INSTALLATION TO PREVENT ITS DISENGAGEMENT.

3,972 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: RANGE ROVER NA., INC.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

INFLATION PRESSURE RECOMMENDED FOR REAR WHEELS WILL NOT SUPPORT REAR GAWR.

Consequence

VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120.

Remedy

SEND NOTIFICATION LETTER WITH A REVISED TIRE PLACARD INDICATING APPROPRIATE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES.

5,713 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: RANGE ROVER NA., INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Defect Description

CORROSION COULD OCCUR BETWEEN THE FUEL FILTER AND ITS RETAINING BRACKET.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN PERFORATION OF THE FILTER CASINGAND FUEL LEAKAGE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL MODIFIED FUEL FILTER BRACKET.

4,704 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: RANGE ROVER NA., INC.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Defect Description

A NYLON PIVOT PIN IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCK MECHANISM MAY BE TOO LARGE IN DIAMETER.

Consequence

THE NYLON MATERIAL SWELLS IN THE PRESENCE OF ATMOSPHEREHUMIDITY AND CAN RESTRICT MOVEMENT OF A LOCKING PAWL WHICH ACTIVATES THE BELTLOCKING MECHANISM.

Remedy

INSPECTION OF ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ANY SUSPECT BELT ASSEMBLY.

2,954 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: RANGE ROVER NA., INC.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A WARNING STATEMENT LABEL AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105.

Consequence

VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.

Remedy

AFFIX WARNING LABEL TO MASTER CYLINDER STATING CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING.

114 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: RANGE ROVER NA., INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	1

Incident date: Jul 7, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED. THE PRIVATE MECHANIC SHOP WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE FUEL TANK. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL # 95V... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH VEHICLE TOOK OFF, AND THE CONSUMER COULDN'T STOP VEHICLE UNTIL VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN ,AND CONSUMER TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF AND VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. *AK

Incident date: Jul 11, 1996

SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER/TRIP METER FAILURE.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.5L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	12.0	14.0	13.0	Regular	$4,750

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicles)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	1
350000 EQUIPMENT	1
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM	1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES-INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED EAS SYSTEM FAULTS. *SC

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT PERTAINS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF LUCAS HAND HELD TESTER AND DIAGNOSTIC CARDS. *TT

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

PRIDE - 14CUX COIL CONNECTIONS. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Open , Model Year: 2014

Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis. ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questi... onnaire (VOQ) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The reports describe the fractures occurring at the joint where the steering knuckle attaches to the upper control arm ball joint in one or both steering knuckles. Fracture of the front suspension knuckle can lead to detachment of the upper suspension arm. Detachment of the upper suspension arm results in the driver’s inability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. ODI reviewed information supplied by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in response to Information Request letters as well as reviewed the data with JLR on numerous occasions. ODI further reviewed relevant data on a peer vehicle with a significantly similar steering knuckle design, the MY 2014 through 2017 Range Rover. Much of the information is contradictory and requires a deeper analysis that is available in an Engineering Analysis. On August 5, 2025, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) filed safety recall 25V514. This recall covers certain MY 2014 and all MY 2015-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The remedy for recall 25V514 addresses knuckles with and without a visible fracture. Knuckles that have developed a visible fracture will be replaced with a new knuckle of a substantially similar design. Knuckles with no fracture visibly present will have a brace attached to the upper portion of the front steering knuckle. JLR states that the purpose of the brace is to prevent the component from completely separating should a fracture develop. NHTSA continues to receive allegations of fractures occurring in the front steering knuckles of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. Two of the most recent VOQs received by ODI involve front steering knuckle fractures occurring on MY 2020 and MY 2021 Range Rover L405 vehicles. ODI will continue to investigate the component design and assess the potential safety risk as part of this Engineering Analysis and evaluate the recall remedies for Recall 25V514. Further, the scope of this Engineering Analysis will be expanded to include MY 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles as they have a substantially similar component design. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2016

Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis. ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questi... onnaire (VOQ) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The reports describe the fractures occurring at the joint where the steering knuckle attaches to the upper control arm ball joint in one or both steering knuckles. Fracture of the front suspension knuckle can lead to detachment of the upper suspension arm. Detachment of the upper suspension arm results in the driver’s inability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. ODI reviewed information supplied by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in response to Information Request letters as well as reviewed the data with JLR on numerous occasions. ODI further reviewed relevant data on a peer vehicle with a significantly similar steering knuckle design, the MY 2014 through 2017 Range Rover. Much of the information is contradictory and requires a deeper analysis that is available in an Engineering Analysis. On August 5, 2025, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) filed safety recall 25V514. This recall covers certain MY 2014 and all MY 2015-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The remedy for recall 25V514 addresses knuckles with and without a visible fracture. Knuckles that have developed a visible fracture will be replaced with a new knuckle of a substantially similar design. Knuckles with no fracture visibly present will have a brace fitted to the upper portion of the front steering knuckle. JLR states that the purpose of the brace is to prevent the component from completely separating should a fracture develop. NHTSA continues to receive allegations of fractures occurring in the front steering knuckles of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. ODI will close PE25006 and continue to investigate the component design and assess the potential safety risk as part of an Engineering Analysis (EA26003) and evaluate the recall remedies for Recall 25V514. Further, the scope of this Engineering Analysis will be expanded to include MY 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles as they have a substantially similar component design. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2013

Door latch failure

On May 24, 2019, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (JLR) submitted two Part 573 letters to NHTSA describing door latch defects that could result in doors opening while driving in certain model year (MY) 2013-2016 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with JLR?s Unilatch Keyless Vehi... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2013

Door Latch Open While Driving

On June 11, 2015, Jaguar-Land Rover (JLR) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a defect condition in the electronically controlled door latch systems of approximately 65,372 model year (MY) 2013-2016 Range Rover and MY 2014-2016 Range Rover Sport that may result in inciden... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

UNDERHOOD FIRES

ALLEGED OWNERS REPORT THAT FLAMES ERUPT UNDERHOOD, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

UNDERHOOD FIRES

Alleged flame erupted under the hood, while the vehicle wer being driven

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER across all model years (1987, 2026).

161 Total Recalls

1,384 Total Complaints

6 Investigations

85 Reported Crashes

53 Reported Fires

4 Reported Deaths

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	0	View
2025	3	13	View
2024	8	16	View
2023	9	33	View
2022	8	4	View
2021	4	16	View
2020	4	31	View
2019	3	27	View
2018	4	44	View
2017	8	84	View
2016	13	95	View
2015	8	102	View
2014	10	67	View
2013	6	37	View
2012	4	23	View
2011	3	20	View
2010	5	23	View
2009	4	5	View
2008	3	36	View
2007	3	22	View
2006	2	84	View
2005	1	44	View
2004	1	78	View
2003	1	133	View
2002	0	25	View
2001	1	7	View
2000	3	34	View
1999	5	38	View
1998	3	28	View
1997	3	27	View
1996	3	50	View
1995	7	46	View
1994	0	13	View
1993	0	25	View
1992	0	6	View
1991	3	7	View
1990	3	14	View
1989	1	6	View
1988	5	2	View
1987 (current)	6	3

Other LAND ROVER Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
RANGE ROVER SPORT	517	781	View
RANGE ROVER VELAR	479	148	View
DISCOVERY	362	748	View
DISCOVERY SPORT	276	250	View
DEFENDER	257	318	View
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE	48	548	View
RANGE ROVER SPORT PHEV	40	0	View
DISCOVERY II	32	281	View

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1987 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER - All Years Overview

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER - Year by Year

Other LAND ROVER Models