1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
28
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
The 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER has received a total of 28 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Land Rover for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (3 complaints), Fuel System Other (3 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER, potentially affecting up to 68,329 vehicles.
Recall 00V328000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
| 25,033 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN AREAS WHERE THE COOLANT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, THE FLUID COULD IGNITE CAUSING AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAKE A SERIES OF MODIFICATIONS TO SEVERAL UNDERHOOD HOSE COMPONENTS TO ELIMINATE THE RELEASE OF ENGINE COOLANT.
View full details →Recall 99V007000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 20,426 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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...
View full details →Recall 98V149000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 22,870 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS. NOTE THAT NOT ALL COMPONENTS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
28 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THAT STEAM SUDDENLY STARTED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS WHICH DISTORTED THE DRIVERS VISION. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE O RING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 115000. UPDATED 12/07/09 *BF UPDATED 12/09/09.*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, TWO POPPING SOUNDS WERE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE THEN CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OF A HEAT SOURCE WITHIN THE ENGINE CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. AS OF DECEMBER 18, 2007, NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 68,000. UPDATED 01-23-08. *KB UPDATED 01/23/08 *TR
THE TRANSFER CASE IS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. *NM
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE LIFTS UP. THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO CONTROL. THIS OCCURS AT ANY SPEED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPRESSOR AND TWO SENSORS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION. THESE REPAIRS WERE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION OF THIS ONGOING PROBLEM. NO FURTHER REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE DUE TO THE EXPENSE. DURING THIS PROCESS THE VEHICLE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *AK
FAILURE OF ELECTRONIC AIR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *NM
View all Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
Land Rover has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
680100NAS — SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE AN EAS FAULT MESSAGE CENTER WARNINGS, AUDIBLE WARNINGS, AND DRIVER CONTROL SWITCH LIGHTS REMAINING ILLUMINATED. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- 1993 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 9 complaints
- 1994 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 13 complaints
- 1995 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 46 complaints
- 1996 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 50 complaints
- 1997 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 27 complaints
- 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER (current)
- 1999 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 38 complaints
- 2000 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 34 complaints
- 2001 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 7 complaints
- 2002 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 25 complaints
- 2003 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 133 complaints
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- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 745 total complaints
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT — 745 total complaints
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE — 539 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 296 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II — 279 total complaints
- LAND ROVER LR3 — 259 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — 245 total complaints