1990 Land Rover Range Rover: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling; the 1991 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Consumer states that while driving the engine's heater coil exploded releasing extremely hot water. The consumer received 2nd and 3rd degree burns on legs as a result. Mr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2002
“Vehicle accelerated suddenly, causing vehicle to run into a house. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2001
“Recall 95v155000 was issued in 1996 for fuel tank. A few years later, same problem reoccurred. Contacted dealer, and dealer said they won't fix problem at no cost because it had been done already.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2001
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“This problem has occurred over and over and it has been examined by 2 dealerships and an independent mechanic and the engine eventually failed.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2000
“While driving all of a sudden smoke started coming from engine area. Once vehicle was pulled over, igntion turned off, it burst into flames and burned up. Fire was put out by the fire department. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2000
“Vehicle had a fuel leak. Took to dealer , and dealer stated there was a crack in seam of fuel tank, and fuel leaked around protective plate. Dealer replaced fuel tank at 98,000. Consumer stated at 158,000 miles vehicle had a fuel leak in same place. Please provide any further information.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 1998
“Small electric motor failed on westinghouse air brake unit, making it very difficult to stop the vehicle. Problem still exists. *ak.et.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 1996
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
THE RIGHT REAR METAL BRAKE LINE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE RIGHT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN EVENTUAL FLUID LEAK IN ONE OF THE TWO BRAKE CIRCUITS.
Remedy: REROUTE REAR METAL BRAKE LINES TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, AND REPLACE BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE CONTACTED THE SHOCK ABSORBERS.
THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH ADJACENT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH OPERATES THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE.
Remedy: REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION.
THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CORRODE OVER TIME ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE TANK IF NEEDED.
How other years compare
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Is the 1990 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Land Rover Range Rover. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 1990 Land Rover Range Rover have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.