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1997 Land Rover Range RoverProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints219 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 11, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover has problems

21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling52
Engine21
Service brakes, hydraulic21
Seat belts20
Tires20
Electrical system22
Visibility20
Structure10
Vehicle speed control11
7 other systems73

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1997 Land Rover Range Rover recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 99V-007 · Jan 19, 1999 · 20,426 vehicles

Risk. THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 98V-149 · Jul 1, 1998 · 22,870 vehicles

Risk. THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Land Rover.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other Range Rover year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Range Rover median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Range Rover owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10264828 · Apr 9, 2009 · 100,000 miles
CONSUMER HEARD RATTLING IN REAR OF VEHICLE, DEALER DETERMINED CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS BROKE UP INSIDE, AND HAS TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Complaint 8015678 · Aug 7, 2002
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
Complaint 835763 · Mar 12, 1999

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