1997 Land Rover Range Rover: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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..”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2017
“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”Owner report · Tires · Dec 2014
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2014
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“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.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2009
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 2004
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2002
“Consumer heard rattling in rear of vehicle, dealer determined catalytic converter was broke up inside, and has to be replaced.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2002
“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2000
“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”Owner report · Visibility · May 1999
“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”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN AREAS WHERE THE COOLANT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
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. CERTAIN UNDERHOOD HOSE AND TUBING COMPONENTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING FLUID TO LEAK, SUCH AS ENGINE COOLANT, WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS. NOTE THAT NOT ALL COMPONENTS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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.
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.
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Is the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/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.