2002 Land Rover Range Rover Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2002 Land Rover Range Rover has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (9 reports).

0Recalls
14Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2002 Land Rover Range Rover recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover.

Most common 2002 Land Rover Range Rover problems

Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train9
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Suspension4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Equipment2
Visibility1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Electrical System1
Steering1

What owners report

2016-08-09, Steering
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH ON THE MARYLAND 495 BELTWAY (HIGHWAY) MY VEHICLE (STEERING WHEEL, BODY OF VEHICLE, MYSELF, ETC.) JUST STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND EXTREMELY HARD TO CONTROL. I WAS HORRIFIED AND AT THE SAME TIME I HAD TO LOOK OUT FOR OTHER VEHICLES ON ALL SIDES WHILE I SLOWED DOWN TO 45 MPH. NOW, DOWN THE ROAD AND WITH VERY LIGHT TRAFFIC NEAR, I STARTED INCREASING MY SPEED TO 55-60 TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG AND AROUND 60 MPH THE VIOLENT SHAKING STARTED. I REDUCED THE SPEED TO 45 MPH. WHILE TRYING TO DIAGNOSE, I STARTED TO INCREASE MY SPEED AND AT 55 MPH I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND IT STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AGAIN. I'VE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THE RR DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR SERVICE A
2013-07-08, Power Train
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 55 MPH THE CAR STARTED SHAKING I ALMOST HIT A CAR AND COULD HAVE DROVE OFF THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AS I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE I WAS SO SCARED THERE WAS NO WARNING. I'M STILL HAVING CHEST PAINS FROM THIS INCIDENT THIS MORNING. I HAD TO PAY OVER 100.00 JUST TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK HOME. NOT SURE HOW I'M GOING TO PAY FOR IT AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW. *TR
2008-07-05, Power Train
FRONT DIFF FAILURE. *TR
2007-11-08, Power Train
PULLED UP AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ON GREEN WENT TO PULL AWAY, DRIVE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. SELECTED NEUTRAL THEN DRIVE TO HEAR LOUD GRINDING NOISE. SELECTED NEUTRAL AGAIN AND CALLED WRECKER TO RECOVER. LAND ROVER DEALER REPORTED MIS-ALIGNMENT OF FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, CAUSING FRONT DIFF SPLINES TO FAIL. REPAIR COSTS $1,000. *TR
2007-10-01, Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE GEAR SHAFT BEGAN MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REMAIN IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $2,200. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 33,000.

2002 Land Rover Range Rover questions

Does the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (9), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Suspension (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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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