1998 Land Rover Range Rover
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1998 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
24 complaints3 involved a crash3 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
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
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.…
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 › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
The transfer case IS stuck in neutral. *nm
- Suspension › Rear
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…
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 › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Failure of electronic air suspension while driving at highway speeds. *nm
- Air bags › Frontal
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
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Interior
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 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
- Engine and engine cooling · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Steering
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…
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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 › Wiring › Front underhood
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
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
When driving at 10--15 mph and upon attempting to make a right hand turn steering wheel locked up, causing loss of vehicle control, resulting in vehicle hitting an embankment.also, all power steering fluid had leaked out of vehicle. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving on wet pavement and upon applying brake pedal to make a normal stop, brakes fail to respond, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Dealer repeatly tried to correct problem to no avail. would no longer honor warranty now.
- Visibility › Windshield
When driving in rain the front windshield leaked. this impaired driver's vision. contacted dealer, has not been able to fix the problem. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Compressor for front air suspension system failed, causing the vehicle to drive erratically. Dealer/manufacturer notified. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Consumer was traveling 50-60 mph and was involved in a frontal crash in which neither driver's side nor passenger side air bags deployed. Consumer has contacted the manufacturer. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank out of order. yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank failed. *yc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving the vehicle caught on fire. the vehicle was totaled. the vehicle was repaired under manufacturer's recall for underhood fire. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Suspension
Suspension failed. *yc
- Fuel system, other
Fuel gauge failed at time of purchase. Mjs
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed twice. *yc
- Fuel system, other
Gasoline gauge has never worked. *yc
- Fuel system, other
Gas guage failed.
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.
- 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.
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