1996 Land Rover Range Rover
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. Newest first.
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. coolant system leaks have been identified in areas where the coolant could be subjected to elevated temperatures.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
35 complaints6 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
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…
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 vehicle, and drove to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the radiator, water pump, thermostat, and fan clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Cooling system. *Tr
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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
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…
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 control the fire. Until now we don't know what cause the fire. As I was checking on safety recalls we came across this web site and read up on a recall campaign-(coolant system durability 1995 to 1999 my land rover range rover). If this IS the cause of the fire to my vehicle shouldn't (land rover) be responsible for our damage? Looking for to hearing from you and settling this matter. Sincerely yours. *Jb
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
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
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
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 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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
- Suspension › Front
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…
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 listed as a defect they cover. I would appreciate it if someone could look into the complain record for these specific problems and help me to find a resolution with land rover. Thank you very much for your time.no safety defect.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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
- Suspension
While driving the electronic suspension failed. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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 smell gas. *Slc
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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
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…
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 you shut off the key and do not remove the key from the ignition within 8 seconds. My kids drive that car and now must climb out through the drivers door as that IS the only one that still opens. What happens if they get into a minor or major mishap and the doors will not open. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Unknown or other
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 cylinder dropped into the piston because it moved, allowing anti-freeze to get into the engine. *ak
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Interior
Rearview mirrow IS liquid filled which IS drying up/sagging, causing poor visibility, a distorted vision. *ak
- Suspension
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
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…
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 problems with the radiator/hoses as I live in the desert this IS of great concern to me as it gets in the 130 range duning the summer. this could be life threatening for my children and myself
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
No summary listed for this vehicle. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Unknown or other
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 · Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Lock
Oil gasket failed resulting in leakage.
- Air bags
No deployment of air bags during a head on collision.
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle collided head on with a stationary object and air bags failed to deploy.
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Steering oil leakage.
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Structure › Body › Door
Gear cable failed.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Underhood fires
Alleged owners report that flames erupt underhood, while the vehicle IS being driven
- Underhood fires
Alleged flame erupted under the hood, while the vehicle wer being driven
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10214018Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
- 10136669The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
- 10125267Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10102683"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 equipment. Cause: the use of non-approved equipment can cause the engines to hydro-lock, or cause other engine damage, and sometimes the only possible repair IS to replace the engine."
- 10016661Air suspension diagnostic guidelines-incorrectly diagnosed eas system faults.
- 10002314Steering system groan.
- 630833Information regarding catalyst degradation can lead to noise and mil illumination.
- 628971Subject regarding recall D236 - catalyst inspection and replacement.
- 628968Vehicle emissions recall action D236 for customers complaining of loose catalyst bricks rattle noise from the underside of the vehicle.
- 615998Land 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 a risk of fire under certain circumstances. Improvements made in current production will be installed on recalled vehicles.
- 600135Coolant temperature gauge reads inaccurately or erratically.
- 52206Hvac control unit illumination.
- 50892Pride - misfire diagnosis.
- 50667Pride - rear quarter glass trim.
- 50664Pride - ground circuit integrity.
- 50663Pride - heater core sensor replacement.
- 50662Pride - cannister purge control valve.
- 50659Pride - 14cux coil connections.
- 50653Pride - front axle tube seal replacement.
- 50645Pride - range rover valve cover gasket replacement.
- 50638Pride - rear axle tube seal replacement.
- 50634Pride - static sensitive remote handset replacement.
- 50629Becm updates and reverse mirror dip function.
- 50628Pride - valve cover oil filler neck seal repair.
- 50627Pride - valve cover crankcase vent tube sealing.
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