Land Rover Range Rover 1989

Model Range Rover made in 1989 by Land Rover got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and suspension. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 3.9l engine.

Model 1989

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.9L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD12/15/1313/19/15Premium$ 126918880822

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
95V155000RANGE ROVER NA., INC.from 05/01/1987 to 09/01/1990V (Vehicle)1537811/30/1995ODILAND ROVER08/11/199508/21/1995
Defect SummaryThe bottom of the fuel tank can corrode over time allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the tank if needed.
NotesSystem: fuel; fuel tank assembly.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact land rover at 1-301-731-9040. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
19/07/9612/06/199650659Pride - 14cux coil connections. *tw05/27/1997
EQUIPMENT
SGI990807/16/1999608151Subject pertains to the availability of lucas hand held tester and diagnostic cards. *tt11/08/1999
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
60010503/16/200510016661Air suspension diagnostic guidelines-incorrectly diagnosed eas system faults. *sc09/26/2005
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
86/18/96US12/20/199650629Becm updates and reverse mirror dip function. *tw05/27/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08/27/200020002/01/1992
 Parts supplier says this is a problem associated with this vehicle and that shorts may cause fire. manufacturer states it's not a problem until they say it's a problem. per their recommendation, part will be taken to service dealer for inspection.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
04/01/199903/01/1999
 No summary included for above vehicle. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
05/18/2007176000112/12/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 1989 land rover range rover. the current and failure mileage was 176000. the fuel tank is corroded at the bottom and leaks gas. the manufacturer stated that the vin was repaired for nhtsa recall # 95v155000 nine years ago and they will not make the repair.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
04/01/199903/01/1999
 No summary included for above vehicle. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
02/04/19954
 Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident/injury. (attorney for client) *skd