NHTSA vehicle safety data

2001 Land Rover Range Rover Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 Land Rover Range Rover has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 7 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 2001 Land Rover Range Rover. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2001 Land Rover Range Rover owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover, describing incidents dated August 20, 2002 to June 3, 2011.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Seat Belts 1 complaint

Of the 7 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 7 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10405771 · Filed June 9, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO FASTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE VIN INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
ODI #10385248 · Filed February 25, 2011
DURING MODERATE ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE AFTER RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE PEDAL NEEDS TO BE SHARPLY DEPRESSED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE OR TO RETURN TO THE CORRECT RPM. THE FAILURE IS CAUSED BY A STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE.
ODI #10275187 · Filed June 29, 2009
TOOK ROVER OUT FOR A DRIVE AND AFTER 200 MILES FRONT DIFF STARTED TO HOWL AND VIBRATE WHICH YOU CAN FEEL IN STEERING WHEEL. ONLY VIBRATES AT 54 TO 75 MPH. *TR

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LAND ROVER/TRANSMISSION OIL CONTAMINATION

NHTSA #00V377000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

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

Potentially affected: 59,445 vehicles

Owners notified January 4, 2001 · Vehicles built July 1, 1998 – September 30, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL CAN LEAD TO VARIOUS FAILURE MODES OF THE TRANSMISSION. ONE OF THESE FAILURE MODELS RESULTS IN INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION THAT COULD ALLOW A VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF PARKED WITHOUT THE HANDBRAKE PROPERLY SET.

Safety consequence

UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.

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).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

7 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover.

Seat Belts

ODI #10405771

Incident: June 3, 2011 · Filed: June 9, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO FASTEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE VIN INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILES WERE 135,000.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10385248

Incident: December 22, 2010 · Filed: February 25, 2011

DURING MODERATE ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE AFTER RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE PEDAL NEEDS TO BE SHARPLY DEPRESSED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE OR TO RETURN TO THE CORRECT RPM. THE FAILURE IS CAUSED BY A STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE.

Power Train

ODI #10275187

Incident: June 10, 2009 · Filed: June 29, 2009

TOOK ROVER OUT FOR A DRIVE AND AFTER 200 MILES FRONT DIFF STARTED TO HOWL AND VIBRATE WHICH YOU CAN FEEL IN STEERING WHEEL. ONLY VIBRATES AT 54 TO 75 MPH. *TR

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10255463

Incident: March 7, 2007 · Filed: January 18, 2009

AFTER ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WERE MADE. RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT, MY DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED ME THAT MY ENGINE WAS DAMAGED, LEAKING OIL AND ANTIFREEZE. AND THAT THE REPAIR BILL WOULD BE A LARGE AMOUNT(1500.00). DEALER SAID HAVE IT REPAIRED ON MY NEXT MAINTENANCE INTERVAL. I HAVE CHECKED ON THE INTERNET FORUMS AND OTHER OWNERS OF THIS BRAND OF VEHICLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I HAVE. *TR

Electrical System

ODI #10163994

Incident: December 1, 2003 · Filed: July 31, 2006

LOCKING SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD MY TRUCK IN SEVERAL TIMES OVER THIS ISSUE. THEY HAVE CLEANED AND REPLACED CONNECTIONS. THEY ALSO REPLACED THE DOOR LOCK AND WIRING HARNESS AND 3 YEARS LATER I CAN NOT DRIVE MY TRUCK AND LEAVE IT . IT WILL NOT STAY LOCKED. THE SERVICE DEPT. EITHER LOOKS AT IT AND DOESN'T NOTE IT ON THE SERVICE RECORDS OR JUST IGNORES MY REQUEST. I HAVE EVEN HAD ON STATE.... THE PROBLEM COULD BE AN AIRPLANE OR GARAGE DOOR OPENER.. HA. I PAID FOR A HIGH END TRUCK AND FOR A YEAR OR BETTER I CAN'T DRIVE IT ANYWHERE. EVEN SETTING IN MY DRIVEWAY .. THE LOCKS GO UP AND DOWN.. SOME TIMES ONE DOOR WILL LOCK AND NOT ALL AND OTHERS I USE THE TAIL GATE AT ALL. IT WON'T OPEN. I AM VERY UPSET OVER THIS WHOLE ISSUE AND THE WAY THE SERVICE DEPT HAS BLOWN ME OFF. *JB

Suspension

ODI #10147239

Incident: January 8, 2006 · Filed: January 9, 2006

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM , LEVELING SYSTEM, IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. IT TAKES FIVE MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM TO STABILIZE TO A SAFE DRIVING HEIGHT. THE FIRST TIME THE SYSTEM FAILED IT TOOK SEVERAL MINUTES TO STABILIZE TO THE CORRECT LEVELING CYCLE. IT EVENTUALLY WENT TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF ALERT AND RELAYED A MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD NOT TO EXCEED 35 MPH. WHEN TRAVELING UNDER 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF THERE WERE NO SHOCK ABSORBERS. NORMALLY IT TOOK ONLY SECONDS TO REACH THE CORRECT CYCLE. THE DEALERSHIP HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS. THE CONTACT ASSUMED THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE LIGHT BLINKED INDICATING A FAILURE IN THE SYSTEM TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT LEVELING CYCLE. THE DEALERSHIP WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THE FIRST TIME. THE DEALER MADE NO ACTUAL REPAIRS AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT. THE CONTACT ASSUMED THE DEALER ONLY RESET THE SYSTEM, BUT DID NOT ASK FOR A LIST OF SPECIFIC REPAIRS FROM THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Air Bags

ODI #8022188

Crash 3 injuries

Incident: August 20, 2002 · Filed: November 5, 2002

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED AND STATED THE AIR BAGS MAY HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE. TS JG *JB

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