1996 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
3 recalls, 50 complaints - 26 TSBs
00V328000 Oct 16, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN AREAS WHERE THE COOLANT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Consequence
CONSEQUENTLY, THE FLUID COULD IGNITE CAUSING AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAKE A SERIES OF MODIFICATIONS TO SEVERAL UNDERHOOD HOSE COMPONENTS TO ELIMINATE THE RELEASE OF ENGINE COOLANT.
99V007000 Jan 19, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF WATER INGRESS AND SUBSEQUENT ICE BLOCKAGE, THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE CAN BECOME CLOGGED, EXPELLING TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM THE DIPSTICK TUBE ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS.
Consequence
THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE FROM THE INNER FENDER AND A SECTION OF THE HOSE WILL BE CUT AT AN ANGLE. THIS ACTION WILL REMOVE THE END OF THE BREATHER TUBE FROM ANY POOLED WATER AND WILL ELIMINATE WATER DROPLETS FROM CLINGING TO THE END OF THE TUBE.
98V149000 Jul 1, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. CERTAIN UNDERHOOD HOSE AND TUBING COMPONENTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING FLUID TO LEAK, SUCH AS ENGINE COOLANT, WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Consequence
THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS. NOTE THAT NOT ALL COMPONENTS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
50 total complaints
8 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
ENGINE
Mar 16, 2018
Incident date: Mar 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND THEN STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF THE ENGINE, POURED ANTIFREEZE INTO THE RADIATOR, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, RESTARTED THE VEHI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 20, 2009
Incident date: May 19, 2009
COOLING SYSTEM. *TR
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Dec 26, 2006
Incident date: Dec 26, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED HAS 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH AUTO GLASS REPAIR AND HE FELT THAT ALL LAND ROVER DOOR WINDOWS WERE IMPROPERLY DESIGNED. THE REASON WHY THE WINDOWS WEREIMPROPERLY DESIGNEDWAS BECAUSE THE MEDAL WAS TOO THIN AND THERE WAS TOO MUCH STRESS ON THE WINDOWS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 7, 2006
Incident date: Apr 6, 2006
ON APRIL 6 2006 AT 1:30 AM I PULLED INTO MY PARKING SPACE. I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF MY CAR. MY BOYFRIEND TO TAKE A LOOK. WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD THERE WAS A FIRE. WE TIRED TO PUT IT OUT BUT HAD NO SUCCESS SO A RESIDENT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY CAME TO C... Read more
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 5, 2004
Incident date: May 4, 2004
FRONT DRIVER-SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. DETERMINED TO BE A BROKEN STALK ASSEMBLY. REPLACED AT LAND ROVER DEALERSHIP AT A COST OF $283.*AK
SUSPENSION
Apr 28, 2004
Incident date: May 26, 2002
EAS FAULT; HAD IN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS. ALWAYS FAILS AGAIN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. SPENT OVER $2500 ON IT SO FAR. MOST RECENT FAILURE NOV 03; FIRST FAILURE MAY 02
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
May 26, 2003
Incident date: May 26, 2003
DRIVER DOOR IS LOCKED, ALL THE DOORS OPEN BUT THE DRIVER'S DOES NOT ,REGARDLESS UNLOCKING IT WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY OR THE MANUAL KEY TURNING. THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!. *NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
May 9, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2002
RECALL 98 V 149 000/UNDERHOOD FIRE: SHORTLY AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CRACKED ENGINE. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 9, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2002
RECALL 98 V 149 000/UNDERHOOD FIRE: SHORTLY AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CRACKED ENGINE. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 16, 2001
Incident date: Jul 6, 2001
THESE COMPONENTS ALL FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERESTATE, PUTTING ME AND MY PASSENGER IN DANGER. THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT FEEL THAT IT IS RESPONCIBLE FOR FIXING THE PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH THEY CLIAM THAT IT IS VERY COMMON. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY, CHRYSLER SERVICE CONTRACTS DOES NOT HAVE IT LIS... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 13, 2001
Incident date: Jul 6, 2001
THESE COMPONENTS ALL FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERESTATE, PUTTING ME AND MY PASSENGER IN DANGER. THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT FEEL THAT IT IS RESPONCIBLE FOR FIXING THE PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH THEY CLIAM THAT IT IS VERY COMMON. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY, CHRYSLER SERVICE CONTRACTS DOES NOT HAVE IT LIS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 7, 2001
Incident date: Mar 5, 2001
WHILE DRIVING COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE TO LEFT OR RIGHT, AND COULD SMELL SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD. THEN, PULLED OFF TO SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE THEN, HAD TO BE TOWED.*AK
Fire
SUSPENSION
Mar 6, 2001
Incident date: Jul 28, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION FAILED. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Sep 4, 2000
WHILE DRIVING, AIR CONDITIONER SUDDENLY CUT OFF, SMOKE COMING FROM THE GLOVE BOX FILLED THE CABIN, THE HOOD WAS LIFTED AND THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE, ENGINE IGNITED AND FRONT END MELETED TO THE GROUND, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, FIRE DEPARTMENT FELT IT WAS DEFINATELY NOT THE FUEL LINE, HOWEVER THEY DID ... Read more
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 31, 2000
Incident date: Jul 10, 2000
DOOR LOCKS WHEN THE-WHEN THE SERVO MOTOR FOR THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED IT FAILED IN THE DEAD BOLT LOCKED POSITION.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 10, 2000
DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AND CAN ONLY BE OPENED BY REMOVING THE DOOR PANEL AND REMOVING THE DEAD BOLT MECHANISM. THE CAR CAN NOT BE OPENED BY KEY OR SWITCH, IF YOU ARE IN THE CAR AND THE DOOR AUTOMATICALLY LOCK YOU MUST BREAK A WINDOW TO ESCAPE THE CAR. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAYS IT CAN HAPPEN IF... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 1, 2000
Incident date: Apr 25, 2000
WHILE DRIVING LOCALLY, IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED DEALER WHO TOLD CONSUMER TO BRING THE CAR IN. WAS ABOUT 4 MILES FROM HOME AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REGISTERED HOT. STOPPED IMMEDIATELY, CALLED AAA AND HAD IT TOWED. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE C... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 1, 2000
Incident date: Apr 25, 2000
WHILE DRIVING LOCALLY, IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED DEALER WHO TOLD CONSUMER TO BRING THE CAR IN. WAS ABOUT 4 MILES FROM HOME AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REGISTERED HOT. STOPPED IMMEDIATELY, CALLED AAA AND HAD IT TOWED. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE C... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 1, 2000
Incident date: Apr 25, 2000
WHILE DRIVING LOCALLY, IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED DEALER WHO TOLD CONSUMER TO BRING THE CAR IN. WAS ABOUT 4 MILES FROM HOME AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REGISTERED HOT. STOPPED IMMEDIATELY, CALLED AAA AND HAD IT TOWED. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE C... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Mar 21, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
REARVIEW MIRROW IS LIQUID FILLED WHICH IS DRYING UP/SAGGING, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, A DISTORTED VISION. *AK
SUSPENSION
Feb 3, 2000
EAS HAS FAILED, DEALER ALREADY REPAIRED. EAS LIGHT KEEP FLASHING, DEALER CAN'T FIX PROBLEM. SUSPENSION GO TO EXTEND MODE, DEALER CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Jul 16, 1999
Incident date: Jun 27, 1999
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE RADIATOR HOSE "JUST FELL OFF" THE RADIATOR SIDE. AT 5000 MILES WHILE IDLEING THE HOSE FELL OFF AND LAND ROVER REPLACED THE MOTOR. TWO MONTHS AGO I HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED PER THE HOSE RECALL. LAND ROVER WILL NOT GIVE ME ANY ASSURENCE OF THAT I WILL NOT HAVE CONTINUED ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 26, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 10, 1998
Incident date: Jan 12, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE ENGINE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SIX TIMES AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 10, 1998
Incident date: Jan 12, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE ENGINE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SIX TIMES AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 18, 1998
OIL GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
Nov 18, 1998
DOOR LATCH FAILED.
AIR BAGS
Aug 5, 1998
Incident date: Apr 13, 1998
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 29, 1998
Incident date: Apr 13, 1998
VEHICLE COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH A STATIONARY OBJECT AND AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Apr 29, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
STEERING OIL LEAKAGE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 6, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
GEAR CABLE FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 6, 1997
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
DOOR LOCK FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 26, 1997
Incident date: Jun 6, 1997
ENGINE STALLING.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
EXHAUST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. ALSO, SWAY BAR BOLTS BROKE/TRANSMISSION/DOOR LOCK AND LATCH/REAR LAMPS AND REMOTE CONTROL FAILED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
EXHAUST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. ALSO, SWAY BAR BOLTS BROKE/TRANSMISSION/DOOR LOCK AND LATCH/REAR LAMPS AND REMOTE CONTROL FAILED. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
EXHAUST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. ALSO, SWAY BAR BOLTS BROKE/TRANSMISSION/DOOR LOCK AND LATCH/REAR LAMPS AND REMOTE CONTROL FAILED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
EXHAUST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. ALSO, SWAY BAR BOLTS BROKE/TRANSMISSION/DOOR LOCK AND LATCH/REAR LAMPS AND REMOTE CONTROL FAILED. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
EXHAUST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. ALSO, SWAY BAR BOLTS BROKE/TRANSMISSION/DOOR LOCK AND LATCH/REAR LAMPS AND REMOTE CONTROL FAILED. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
EXHAUST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. ALSO, SWAY BAR BOLTS BROKE/TRANSMISSION/DOOR LOCK AND LATCH/REAR LAMPS AND REMOTE CONTROL FAILED. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Aug 28, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
EXHAUST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. ALSO, SWAY BAR BOLTS BROKE/TRANSMISSION/DOOR LOCK AND LATCH/REAR LAMPS AND REMOTE CONTROL FAILED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Aug 14, 1997
Incident date: May 17, 1997
ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO RUBBING OF BATTERY CABLE ON METAL.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 30, 1997
Incident date: Jul 24, 1997
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 40-45 MPH WINDOW ROLLED UP; AIR CONDITIONING ON WHEN SUDDENLY SMOKE FILLED INSIDE VEHICLE. ENGINE DIED; LOST POWER STEERING, GEAR BOX FAILURE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, FLAMES CAME FROM WHEEL WELLS UNDERNEATH HOOD, ALUMINUN BODY MELTED. INVESTIGATOR FROM DEALER CAME TO I... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jul 30, 1997
Incident date: Jul 24, 1997
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 40-45 MPH WINDOW ROLLED UP; AIR CONDITIONING ON WHEN SUDDENLY SMOKE FILLED INSIDE VEHICLE. ENGINE DIED; LOST POWER STEERING, GEAR BOX FAILURE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, FLAMES CAME FROM WHEEL WELLS UNDERNEATH HOOD, ALUMINUN BODY MELTED. INVESTIGATOR FROM DEALER CAME TO I... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jun 24, 1997
WHILE DRIVING DURING A STORM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER'S NUT CAME OFF, CAUSING THE WIPER TO STOP . OWNER HAD TO SWERVE OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. MANFACTURER CONTACTED, NEGATIOTIONS ARE GOING ON. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 20, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HE CANNOT STOP IT BECAUSE THE ENGINE SURGES, DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE PROBLEM. OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Dec 30, 1996
TAILGATE LOCKS WILL RANDOMLY LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP OR AROUNF A CURVE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 6, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Feb 27, 1996
THE REAR WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN SHATTERING FOR NO REASON THEIR NO CRACKS, THE WIND WOULD BLOW HEAVY AND THE GLASS WOULD BREAK, HAD THE WINDOW REPLACE THREE TIMES.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Feb 27, 1996
THE REAR WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN SHATTERING FOR NO REASON THEIR NO CRACKS, THE WIND WOULD BLOW HEAVY AND THE GLASS WOULD BREAK, HAD THE WINDOW REPLACE THREE TIMES.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
26 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 |
| 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
SFCC_08MAR18_16
Mar 8, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
SFCC-14SEP17
Sep 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SSM56457
Oct 28, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMEN
SSM56457
Oct 28, 2014
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMEN
LTB00389NAS3
Nov 19, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
600105
Mar 16, 2005
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES-INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED EAS SYSTEM FAULTS. *SC
035701
Mar 7, 2003
010000 STEERING
STEERING SYSTEM GROAN. *TT
SA0RE01
Jan 9, 2002
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL D236 - CATALYST INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT. *TT
D236
Jan 4, 2002
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING CATALYST DEGRADATION CAN LEAD TO NOISE AND MIL ILLUMINATION. *YH
SRE0201
Jan 4, 2002
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
VEHICLE EMISSIONS RECALL ACTION D236 FOR CUSTOMERS COMPLAINING OF LOOSE CATALYST BRICKS RATTLE NOISE FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
SRE0007
Dec 8, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LAND ROVER HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN UNDER-HOOD HOSES AND TUBING COMPONENTS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR OF CERTAIN VEHICLES PRIOR TO VIN XA410481 COULD FAIL IN SERVICE. THE RESULTING LOSS OF FLUID FROM THESE COMPONENTS REPRESENTS
860298NAS
Mar 6, 1998
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS INACCURATELY OR ERRATICALLY. *YC
86/08/89/NAS
Apr 18, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
HVAC CONTROL UNIT ILLUMINATION. *JD
12/03/96US
Dec 31, 1996
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
PRIDE - MISFIRE DIAGNOSIS. *TW
17/02/96US
Dec 31, 1996
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PRIDE - CANNISTER PURGE CONTROL VALVE. *TW
12/10/96US
Dec 20, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PRIDE - VALVE COVER CRANKCASE VENT TUBE SEALING. *TW
86/18/96US
Dec 20, 1996
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
BECM UPDATES AND REVERSE MIRROR DIP FUNCTION. *TW
12/08/96US
Dec 20, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PRIDE - VALVE COVER OIL FILLER NECK SEAL REPAIR. *TW
76/05/96US
Dec 13, 1996
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
PRIDE - REAR QUARTER GLASS TRIM. *TW
51/03/96US
Dec 13, 1996
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
PRIDE - REAR AXLE TUBE SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TW
86/15/96US
Dec 13, 1996
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PRIDE - STATIC SENSITIVE REMOTE HANDSET REPLACEMENT. *TW
86/10/96US
Dec 6, 1996
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
PRIDE - GROUND CIRCUIT INTEGRITY. *TW
80/03/96
Dec 6, 1996
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
PRIDE - HEATER CORE SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TW
19/07/96
Dec 6, 1996
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
PRIDE - 14CUX COIL CONNECTIONS. *TW
54/01/96US
Dec 6, 1996
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
PRIDE - FRONT AXLE TUBE SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TW
12/05/96US
Dec 5, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PRIDE - RANGE ROVER VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACEMENT. *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.
EA26003
Opened: Apr 24, 2026
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... Read more
PE25006
Opened: Jun 27, 2025 , Closed: Apr 24, 2026
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... Read more
EA18004
Opened: Jul 2, 2018 , Closed: Oct 17, 2019
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
RQ17005
Opened: Aug 4, 2017 , Closed: Jul 3, 2018
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
EA97028
Opened: Dec 30, 1997 , Closed: Jul 2, 1998
UNDERHOOD FIRES
ALLEGED OWNERS REPORT THAT FLAMES ERUPT UNDERHOOD, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN
PE97039
Opened: Aug 27, 1997 , Closed: Dec 30, 1997
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
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| 2023 | 9 | 33 | View |
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| 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 (current) | 3 | 50 | |
| 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 | 6 | 3 | View |