NHTSA vehicle safety data

1998 Land Rover Range Rover Recalls & Complaints

The 1998 Land Rover Range Rover has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Land Rover dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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1998 Land Rover Range Rover owner complaints

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, describing incidents dated December 31, 1997 to September 22, 2009.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
Suspension 4 complaints
Engine 3 complaints
Visibility/Wiper 3 complaints
Air Bags 2 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints

Of the 24 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 24 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10286530 · Filed October 6, 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…
ODI #10212251 · Filed December 18, 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. THE…
ODI #10153525 · Filed March 23, 2006
THE TRANSFER CASE IS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. *NM

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LAND ROVER/COOLANT LEAK

NHTSA #00V328000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported October 16, 2000 · LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 25,033 vehicles

Land Rover campaign D221/D222 · Owners notified January 4, 2001 · Vehicles built October 1, 1994 – August 31, 1998 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN AREAS WHERE THE COOLANT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.

Safety consequence

CONSEQUENTLY, THE FLUID COULD IGNITE CAUSING AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAKE A SERIES OF MODIFICATIONS TO SEVERAL UNDERHOOD HOSE COMPONENTS TO ELIMINATE THE RELEASE OF ENGINE COOLANT.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 4, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

LAND ROVER/UNDERHOOD FIRES

NHTSA #99V007000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported January 19, 1999 · ROVER GROUP, LIMITED

Potentially affected: 20,426 vehicles

Owners notified January 11, 1999 · Vehicles built October 14, 1994 – August 21, 1998 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

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.

Safety consequence

THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 11, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

LAND ROVER/UNDERHOOD FIRE

NHTSA #98V149000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported July 1, 1998 · ROVER GROUP, LIMITED

Potentially affected: 22,870 vehicles

Owners notified July 13, 1998 · Vehicles built October 14, 1994 – May 8, 1998 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

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.

Safety consequence

THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS. NOTE THAT NOT ALL COMPONENTS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 13, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

24 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover.

Visibility

ODI #10286530

Incident: September 22, 2009 · Filed: October 6, 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 FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 115000. UPDATED 12/07/09 *BF UPDATED 12/09/09.*JB

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10212251

Fire

Incident: August 19, 2007 · Filed: December 18, 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. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. AS OF DECEMBER 18, 2007, NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 68,000. UPDATED 01-23-08. *KB UPDATED 01/23/08 *TR

Power Train

ODI #10153525

Incident: March 10, 2006 · Filed: March 23, 2006

THE TRANSFER CASE IS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. *NM

Suspension

ODI #10145744

Incident: February 5, 2000 · Filed: December 20, 2005

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 VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION OF THIS ONGOING PROBLEM. NO FURTHER REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE DUE TO THE EXPENSE. DURING THIS PROCESS THE VEHICLE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *AK

Suspension

ODI #10126310

Incident: June 17, 2005 · Filed: July 10, 2005

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

Visibility

ODI #10098733

Incident: November 10, 2004 · Filed: November 12, 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 CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AT 1-800-637-6837 OPT 9 EXT 2949 AND TALKED WITH A HEATHER. (THE CONVERSATION WAS SUPPOSEDLY RECORDED). SHE TOLD ME THAT LAND ROVER DOESN'T SEE WHY THEY WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS AND THAT THEY WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS BECAUSE "THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY". THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE IN THIS MAKE OF VEHICLE AND I THINK THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. LAND ROVER MAKES THE REPLACEMENT SO EXPENSIVE, THAT AN OBVIOUS SOLUTION IS TOO COSTLY FOR THE AVERAGE DRIVER.*JB

Steering; Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10070179

Incident: February 15, 2003 · Filed: January 15, 2004

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 A MARYLAND STATE INSPECTION. AFTER HAVING THE RANGE ROVER FOR NEARLY FIVE MONTHS, IT INCURRED MAJOR PROBLEMS. THE RANGE ROVER BROKE DOWN TWICE WITHIN A WEEK. BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF EACH INCIDENT. INCIDENT #1 FEBRUARY 5, 2003 AT ABOUT 8PM I WAS DRIVING THE RANGE ROVER, HEADING HOME WHEN THE FIRST PROBLEMS AROUSE. THE RANGE ROVER WAS OVER HEATING. I NOTICED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READ HOT. THEN THE STEERING BECAME VERY HARD. WHEN I PULLED OVER, I NOTICED THE RANGE ROVER STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I THEN GOT OUT OF THE RANGE ROVER AND NOTICED SOMETHING WAS DRIPPING UNDER THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK. THE RANGE ROVER WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. IT WAS ASSESSED THAT THE THERMOSTAT WAS THE PROBLEM. THIS SERVICE WAS COMPLETED 2/10/03. INCIDENT #2 FEBRUARY 15, 2003 AT ABOUT 2PM MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE RANGE ROVER TO WORK. WHILE DRIVING HE NOTICED THE RANGE ROVER STARTED TO ACT FUNNY. AT WHICH TIME HE NOTIFIED ME TO SEE IF IT WAS THE SAME THING THAT OCCURRED WHEN THE TRUCK BROKE DOWN THE FIRST TIME AS HE WAS PULLING OVER, THE RANGE ROVER SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 THE RANGE ROVER WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE NEXT DAY, THE DEALERSHIP CALLED FOR OUR PERMISSION TO TAKE THE ENGINE APART SO THAT THE WARRANTY ADJUSTER FOR APCO, [XXX], COULD ASSESS THE DAMAGE. [XXX] MADE HIS ASSESSMENT AND THEN CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE DAMAGE WAS OUR FAULT. IT WAS SAID THAT MY HUSBAND DIDN'T PULL OVER FAST ENOUGH. THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT PAY THE COST FOR THE ENTIRE ENGINE, BUT WILL OFFER A CONTRIBUTION, WHICH THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT DO. SINCERELY,[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Air Bags

ODI #10009739

Crash 1 injury

Incident: January 30, 2003 · Filed: February 24, 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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10001562

Incident: December 5, 2002 · Filed: December 27, 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

Electrical System

ODI #8008563

Fire

Incident: April 20, 2000 · Filed: April 24, 2002

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

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