CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Land Rover Range Rover has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (13 reports).
3Recalls
35Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1996 Land Rover Range Rover recalls
Most common 1996 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Problem areas named in the 35 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND THEN STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF THE ENGINE, POURED ANTIFREEZE INTO THE RADIATOR, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR, WATER PUMP, THERMOSTAT, AND FAN CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
COOLING SYSTEM. *TR
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED HAS 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH AUTO GLASS REPAIR AND HE FELT THAT ALL LAND ROVER DOOR WINDOWS WERE IMPROPERLY DESIGNED. THE REASON WHY THE WINDOWS WEREIMPROPERLY DESIGNEDWAS BECAUSE THE MEDAL WAS TOO THIN AND THERE WAS TOO MUCH STRESS ON THE WINDOWS. *AK
ON APRIL 6 2006 AT 1:30 AM I PULLED INTO MY PARKING SPACE. I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF MY CAR. MY BOYFRIEND TO TAKE A LOOK. WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD THERE WAS A FIRE. WE TIRED TO PUT IT OUT BUT HAD NO SUCCESS SO A RESIDENT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY CAME TO CONTROL THE FIRE. UNTIL NOW WE DON'T KNOW WHAT CAUSE THE FIRE. AS I WAS CHECKING ON SAFETY RECALLS WE CAME ACROSS THIS WEB SITE AND READ UP ON A RECALL CAMPAIGN-(COOLANT SYSTEM DURABILITY 1995 TO 1999 MY LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER). IF THIS IS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE TO MY VEHICLE SHOULDN'T (LAND ROVER) BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR DAMAGE? LOOKING FOR TO HEARING FROM YOU AND SETTLING THIS MATTER. SINCERELY YOU
FRONT DRIVER-SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. DETERMINED TO BE A BROKEN STALK ASSEMBLY. REPLACED AT LAND ROVER DEALERSHIP AT A COST OF $283.*AK
1996 Land Rover Range Rover questions
Does the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings; Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover?
Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (13), Suspension (6), Visibility (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Land Rover Range Rover has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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