CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Land Rover Range Rover has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (4 reports).
1998 Land Rover Range Rover recalls
Most common 1998 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Problem areas named in the 24 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
What owners report
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
1998 Land Rover Range Rover questions
Does the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1998 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 1998 Land Rover Range Rover?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Fuel System, Other (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.