1997 Land Rover Range Rover
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1997 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
21 complaints2 involved a crash6 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Engine · Exterior lighting
I have the light for the check engine on. The mechanic change the engine and still the light on. And while I drive on the freeway. It's stop suddenly and cut power. I call aaa to pick it up and it was the dynamitic and I fixed, but it turn it and stop while I drive it again. Also many time when I start the power it's not start from first time. I have to try many time until it catch power to start the engine..
- Tires
Michelin latitudetour hp 255/65r16 sidewall failure. Inside sidewall perforation cause sudden loss of pressure. same model tire as covered by previous recall nhtsa campaign number: 13t006000 component(s): tires no damage to tire other than sidewall failure. Failure occurred when vehicle parked. *tr
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1997 land rover range rover. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, smoke began to emit through the vents and the hood. The contact discovered that there was fire coming from under the hood. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 land rover range rover. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, smoke began to emit through the vents and the hood. The contact discovered that there was fire coming from under the hood. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 00v328000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 land rover range rover. while driving 55 mph, the contact was informed by another motorist that his vehicle was on fire. the contact pulled over, opened the door, and noticed flames underneath the vehicle. the fire department extinguished the fire and a police report…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 land rover range rover. while driving 55 mph, the contact was informed by another motorist that his vehicle was on fire. the contact pulled over, opened the door, and noticed flames underneath the vehicle. the fire department extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to his residence. the dealer stated that they needed to inspect the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed and has not yet been taken to the dealer. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 100,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
New engine, radiator, alternator, transmission. *Tr
- Seat belts › Rear/other
On the morning of october 18, I began placing my baby's infant carrier seat into the base already installed in the vehicle's rear passenger outboard seat. I noticed that it seemed loose and removed the base for closer inspection. The base had previously been installed correctly with the retractor…
On the morning of october 18, I began placing my baby's infant carrier seat into the base already installed in the vehicle's rear passenger outboard seat. I noticed that it seemed loose and removed the base for closer inspection. The base had previously been installed correctly with the retractor switched to alr mode (i am a cps technician). I found that the retractor was no longer ratcheting and simply made a clunking sound when pulled. I cannot verify if it IS working in elr mode, as it sticks makes strange sounds. I moved the car seat to the other rear outboard position immediately.*ak
- Electrical system
Took vehicle in for a recall, upon picking up the vehicle, the consumer stated" the vehicle suddenly began to jump up and down, as a result the driver suffered head injuries. *ak the vehicle experienced problems with the onboard computer which started signaling to check the engine accompanied…
Took vehicle in for a recall, upon picking up the vehicle, the consumer stated" the vehicle suddenly began to jump up and down, as a result the driver suffered head injuries. *ak the vehicle experienced problems with the onboard computer which started signaling to check the engine accompanied by severe siren type noises. while in motion, the vehicle suddenly alerted the passengers with a beeping noise and the onboard computer displayed an eas (electronic acuation system) fault. a few seconds later the vehicle suddenly jolted. the consumers wife was driving at the time, she loss control of the vehicle and the consumer reached for the steering wheel to avoid hitting the median, then the computer signaled to reduce the speed to 35 mph. *scc *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While the consumer was driving the temperature gauge jumped up to high and smoke was coming from the hood, the consumer pulled the vehicle off the road and a passer by gave her a ride to a service station, upon returning the vehicle was on fire, possibly engine related. *Yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Consumer heard rattling in rear of vehicle, dealer determined catalytic converter was broke up inside, and has to be replaced.*ak
- Structure › Body · Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
The plug of the rear view mirror popped out and hot liquid had dripped onto the dash and radio, literally melting the numbers of the radio button and fused three if them together.
- Visibility › Windshield
Windshield cracks very easily. windshield has cracked twice due to a little pebble. first time this happened was over a year ago, and again on june 21, 2000. *ak *ML
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Power train › Automatic transmission
There was a funny odor. I pulled into the drive way, got out of the car and noticed the fire underneath the car towards the front end. there was a recall for a trans vent tube modification, which was supposedly fixed on my car. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
"O" rings in the 3RD injector on the left bank failed, causing gas to leak over valve cover and backside of air conditioning compressor and spray unto the engine compartment, causing a fire. *ak
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Rear seat broke. When vehicle accelerated, the seat fell back. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
While driving suddenly and without any warning all coolant fluid gushed out of the vehicle. this could hav ecaused driver to lose control of vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership to be repaired. Vehicle was serviced for the same problem about 18 months ago. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Vehicle brake pads being assembled improperly.
- Tires › Sidewall
Pirelli scorpion s/t (255/55hr18) tire sidewall blew out on two occasions.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belts in the rear are too short to hold child safety seat.
- Fuel system, other
The gas gauge IS broken and reads wrong. The dealer has tried to fix problem, but it still exists. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal · Vehicle speed control
When going from park to drive the vehicle accelerated out of control. went into garage, pushed the wall away then the car was put in reverse still accelerating; the ignition was turned off, put in park, then it rolled backwards 12 feet by itself. the airbags did not deploy. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Driving vehicle, went to apply ABS brakes and brakes would not catch, vehicle was by hit by another vehicle and finally stopped. *ak
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.
- 610563Some customers may experience an eas fault message center warnings, audible warnings, and driver control switch lights remaining illuminated.
- 52206Hvac control unit illumination.
- 51221Pdi - disable windshield washer function.
- 50659Pride - 14cux coil connections.
- 50639Pride - am radio reception.
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