14 of the
50 complaints about the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover are about the
engine — 28% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
156,000 miles.
F
14
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Engine
535.7%
Gasoline
321.4%
Engine AND Engine Cooling
214.3%
Exhaust System
17.1%
Cooling System
17.1%
Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
17.1%
Engine
17.1%
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
at 152,000 milesHartford, CT
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 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.
NHTSA complaint #11079770 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 164,000 milesFT. Benning, GA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #10269515 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesFort LEE, NJFire
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 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.
NHTSA complaint #10154776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW York, NYFire
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.
NHTSA complaint #8009513 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Summerville, SCFire
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
NHTSA complaint #875244 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shepherdstown, WV
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #861161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Shepherdstown, WV
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
NHTSA complaint #861161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hawthorne, CA
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 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
NHTSA complaint #708708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Congres, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
NHTSA complaint #832099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oxnard, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL GASKET FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE.
NHTSA complaint #605263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Overland Park, KS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE STALLING.
NHTSA complaint #518385 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toms River, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. ALSO, SWAY BAR BOLTS BROKE/TRANSMISSION/DOOR LOCK AND LATCH/REAR LAMPS AND REMOTE CONTROL FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #518901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Toms River, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHAUST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. ALSO, SWAY BAR BOLTS BROKE/TRANSMISSION/DOOR LOCK AND LATCH/REAR LAMPS AND REMOTE CONTROL FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #518901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Belmont, MA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #510976 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.