Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Land Rover Range Rover has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #00V328000 LAND ROVER/COOLANT LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V007000 LAND ROVER/UNDERHOOD FIRES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V149000 LAND ROVER/UNDERHOOD FIRE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 3 complaints
- Fuel System, Other 3 complaints
- Visibility 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Range Rover is prone to multiple issues, including engine cooling system problems and fuel system complaints. Recalls highlight critical issues in coolant and transmission systems. Owner reports suggest frequent failures in the suspension and visibility systems, impacting overall reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| coolant system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | very common |
| fuel system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- replace air filters
- inspect brakes and suspension
- coolant check and refill
- transmission service
- inspect and rotate tires
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- overheating engine
- suspension clunks
- difficulty starting
- fluid leaks under vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.