2000 Land Rover Range Rover: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 26 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 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I was driving down for I-485 s at 30-35 miles per hour. Without any warning the driver shaft flew from under the vehicle. I took exit 39 & the vehicle sounded. As I struggled to get home the axle rod broke. I got home parked & it I need to get it fixed. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 land rover range rover. While driving at various speeds the vehicle moves to the left and right and does not stay in the middle of the lane. The dealer was called and stated that the estimated repair cost could be $2500. There are no warranties or related recalls. The land rover manufacturer was not called. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 11/16/10. *lj”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 land rover range rover. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact smelled smoke and pulled the vehicle off the road. He noticed flames under the hood of his vehicle. Within minutes, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junk yard. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 77,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2009
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“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 land rover range rover. Whenever the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, she would hear a loud noise. There are no warning indicators illuminated when the failure occurs. The dealer stated that the intake manifold developed a large hole and, because it was a hole instead of a split, the failure would not be included in the recall. She called the manufacturer, but has not received a response. The intake manifold has not been repaired. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 111,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2009
“Incident: car tire blew up, leading the car to swerve off the median and shifting to the emergency line. Wheel damaged rubbing against the barrier separating the north and south bound of the highway. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2007
“While driving 55 mph on I-80, my 2000 range rover engine cut out, after pulling to the side of the road, a small flame was visible under the rear engine. An entire fire extinguisher was emptied under the car, yet the vehicle burned up 100%. A total loss of all contents of the vehicle. My son was lucky to escape from the vehicle. The range rover had 128,000 and was regularly serviced by the dealer. The car is available for viewing at jacks towing yard in sacramento, california. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2007
“Coolant was found leaking onto the floor of the front passenger seat. In addition, one of the coolant hoses developed a leak, causing the vehicle to begin overheating. The dealer replaced the hose, but also reported the heater core o-rings needed to be swapped. The o-rings caused the original problem of coolant leaking to the vehicle's interior. After a short online investigation, this appears to be a problem for quite a few range rover owners.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2004
“I purchased a 2000 range rover from bear valley rovers in atlanta and the vehicle was/is in pristine shape . When I purchased it, it had 43,000 miles with 5,000 miles remaining on the warranty. At 53,000 the transmission went bad and had to be replaced. This is not normal that a transmission would only last 53,000 miles and the vehicle has never been off-road a day in its life. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2004
“Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership on december 2003 for regular maintenance, and the technician determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer was told the part was unavailable. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2003
“Ongoing problem with the automatic stability control suspension which failed to operate while driving 50 mph.*jb please provide further information.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control · Apr 2003
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
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: 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. ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE BRAKE CALIPER TO THE AXLE MAY HAVE MISSED A FINAL ASSEMBLY TORQUE OPERATION. CONSEQUENTLY THEY MAY BE LOOSE OR POSSIBLY MISSING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES TO VERIFY THAT THE PROPER TORQUE HAS BEEN APPLIED.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electronic stability control:automatic (asc). 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.