1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

3 recalls, 28 complaints - 9 TSBs

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.

25,033 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

20,426 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ROVER GROUP, LIMITED

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.

22,870 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ROVER GROUP, LIMITED

Complaint Statistics

28 total complaints 4 crashes 3 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD	2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	1
SUSPENSION	1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Sep 22, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THAT STEAM SUDDENLY STARTED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS WHICH DISTORTED THE DRIVERS VISION. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE O RING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILU... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, TWO POPPING SOUNDS WERE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE THEN CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OF A HEAT SOURCE WITHIN THE ENGINE CAUSED THE FIRE. ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 10, 2006

THE TRANSFER CASE IS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. *NM

Incident date: Feb 5, 2000

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE LIFTS UP. THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO CONTROL. THIS OCCURS AT ANY SPEED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPRESSOR AND TWO SENSORS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION. THESE REPAIRS WERE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE VEHICL... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2005

FAILURE OF ELECTRONIC AIR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *NM

Incident date: Jan 30, 2003

NAR 03/03/2003. THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, WHERE ANOTHER VEHICLE ENTERED HIS LANE. THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, HOWEVER THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 10, 2004

I OWN A 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER AND THE SELF DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR IS FAULTY. THERE IS A STRONG RING OR HALO DEVELOPING ON THE GLASS THAT IS MAKING IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THROUGH. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE AUTO DIM FEATURE THAT HEATS UP THE SPECIAL GLASS TO AUTO DIM. ANYWAY, I... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2003

MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 1998, LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 4.6 HSE (VIN# [XXX]) FROM FRANKEL LAND ROVER HUNT VALLEY ON SEPTEMBER, 06, 2002. WE PURCHASED THE RANGE ROVER LAND ROVER CERTIFIED, WHICH CAME WITH A 12-MONTH/ 12,000 MILE WARRANTY AFTER ADDITIONAL INSPECTION WORK WAS DONE ABOVE AND BEYOND... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2003

Incident date: Dec 5, 2002

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Incident date: Apr 20, 2000

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH A FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT; REASON UNKNOWN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME.*AK

Fire

WHEN DRIVING AT 10--15 MPH AND UPON ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN VEHICLE HITTING AN EMBANKMENT.ALSO, ALL POWER STEERING FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER D... Read more

Crash

WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT AND UPON APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP, BRAKES FAIL TO RESPOND, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Incident date: Oct 1, 1999

DEALER REPEATLY TRIED TO CORRECT PROBLEM TO NO AVAIL. WOULD NO LONGER HONOR WARRANTY NOW.

Incident date: Apr 23, 2000

WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED. THIS IMPAIRED DRIVER'S VISION. CONTACTED DEALER, HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK

Incident date: Feb 17, 1999

COMPRESSOR FOR FRONT AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE ERRATICALLY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

Incident date: Jan 25, 2000

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 50-60 MPH AND WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL CRASH IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Crash

GAS GAUGE FAILED. YH

GAS TANK OUT OF ORDER. YH

Incident date: Jan 1, 1998

GAS TANK FAILED. *YC

Incident date: Jul 4, 1999

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR UNDERHOOD FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Jan 1, 1998

SUSPENSION FAILED. *YC

Incident date: Dec 31, 1997

FUEL GAUGE FAILED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. MJS

Incident date: Dec 2, 1998

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *YC

GASOLINE GAUGE HAS NEVER WORKED. *YC

GAS GUAGE FAILED.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
4.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	11.0	15.0	13.0	Premium	$5,850
4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	11.0	15.0	13.0	Premium	$5,850

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD)

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

9 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
020000 SUSPENSION	1
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1
010000 STEERING	1
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM	1
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM	1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	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

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

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

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

010000 STEERING

STEERING SYSTEM GROAN. *TT

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

020000 SUSPENSION

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE AN EAS FAULT MESSAGE CENTER WARNINGS, AUDIBLE WARNINGS, AND DRIVER CONTROL SWITCH LIGHTS REMAINING ILLUMINATED. *TT

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 (current)	3	28
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	6	3	View

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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1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 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