1999 Land Rover Range Rover: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 29 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2000
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“All 4 wheels locked up as the car was driving bringing car to an abrupt stop. If another car had been behind me we would have been rear ended and if it happened at a high rate of speed the car an accident would have occurred. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 land rover range rover. The contact took her vehicle to the dealer because of a cracking noise she heard near the front suspension. The dealer reassembled the air suspension and informed her that it should correct the failure. Almost a month later, while driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to make a humming noise. The air suspension light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to lose power. The contact managed to get off the freeway and drive at low speeds to her residence. She called the dealer and they stated that they were not responsible for the defect. The failure mileage was 78,000 and current mileage was 80,000.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2008
“While driving all electrical power is loss and car coasts to a stop. Intermittent failure which has not been resolved by shop. Suspect becm control unit fault. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2007
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 land rover range rover. While stopped at a red light, the vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The engine continued to run. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the front differential needed to be replaced. There is a defect investigation (action # pe07019) for the differential for the 2002-2004 models. The current and failure mileages were 134,000. The consumer provided a copy of the repair invoice. Updated 08/29/07 *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated that the passenger rear side tire sidewall developed a crack which progressively worsened. The contact was unsure of proper air pressure. The tire was about a year and a half old at the time of the incident. The tires had been regularly serviced, rotated and had pressure checks. There was no vibration or abnormal bulging. Updated 7/13/2006 - nitto tires *nm”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated the rear passenger seat belt buckle came apart and is inoperable. Also, the rear driver side seat belt is beginning to come apart. The dealership was alerted, but the vehicle has not been inspected. Updated 05/02/06.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2006
“Dt: the contact states there is NHTSA recall 00v377000 concerning automatic transmission for a vehicle that is in dealer's shop being repaired. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2005
“Dt: the consumer owns a 1999 range rover. She states that since she purchased the vehicle and have been having problems with the vehicle, such as ABS light staying on/oil leakage/engine problems/radiator, failure, and transmission cooler line problems.*ak the consumers air bag fault light has been on every since she purchased the vehicle. The vehicle fluids have been changed several times such as trans cooler, oil cooler, brake fluid, motor coolant, etc.*sb”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2004
“An under hood fire while driving at 25-30 mph. Cause appeared to be a fuel leakage. Dealer / manufacturer were notified. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2001
“I was told my my land rover dealer that they have had a rash of incidents where a driver backed up his vehicle, didn't come to a complete stop, and broke the transmission. I am writing this becausei felt it imperative you be advised of a situation that involves a product defect that directly impacts the safety of passengers in land rover products. Is because. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2000
Recalls - 5 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. THE LOADING CONDITIONS ON THE VEHICLE'S LEFT SIDE ENGINE IDLER PULLEY CAN EXCEED THE MAXIMUM CALCULATED FIGURE OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION. THE MATERIAL OF THE PULLEY CAN FRACTURE AND ULTIMATELY FAIL. FAILURE OF THE PULLEY MATERIAL CAN CAUSE THE PULLEY TO THROW OFF THE SERPENTINE BELT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED IDLER PULLEY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE CAST ALLOY THROTTLE BODY IS HEATED BY FLUID BLED FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM, TO PREVENT ICING IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. THIS FLUID PASSES THROUGH A SMALL ATTACHMENT (PLATE) TO THE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH UTILIZES A CORK GASKET. THE CORK GASKET HAS PROVEN TO BE UNRELIABLE IN THIS APPLICATION. CONSEQUENTLY, COOLANT FLUID CAN LEAK FROM THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE DE-ICER PLATE AND THE THROTTLE BODY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY GASKET, DE-ICER ATTACHMENT, AND SECURING HARDWARE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL CAN LEAD TO VARIOUS FAILURE MODES OF THE TRANSMISSION. ONE OF THESE FAILURE MODELS RESULTS IN INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION THAT COULD ALLOW A VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF PARKED WITHOUT THE HANDBRAKE PROPERLY SET.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.
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 1999 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 1999 Land Rover Range Rover have open recalls?
5 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.