Land Rover Range Rover 1997
Model Range Rover made in 1997 by Land Rover got 23 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.0l, 4.6l.
Model 1997
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 13/17/14 | 14/22/17 | Premium | $ 1499 | 18 | 960825 |
| ( 4.6L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 12/16/14 | 13/20/16 | Premium | $ 1499 | 18 | 960825 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V149000 | ROVER GROUP, LIMITED | from 10/14/1994 to 05/08/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 22870 | 07/13/1998 | ODI | LAND ROVER | 07/01/1998 | 07/01/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. certain underhood hose and tubing components can fail allowing fluid to leak, such as engine coolant, windshield wiper fluid, and automatic transmission fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace these components. note that not all components will need to be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 13, 1998.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 1-800-637-6837.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 99V007000 | ROVER GROUP, LIMITED | from 10/14/1994 to 08/21/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 20426 | 01/11/1999 | ODI | LAND ROVER | 01/19/1999 | 01/21/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. as a result of water ingress and subsequent ice blockage, the transmission breather tube can become clogged, expelling transmission fluid from the dipstick tube onto hot engine components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the transmission breather tube from the inner fender and a section of the hose will be cut at an angle. this action will remove the end of the breather tube from any pooled water and will eliminate water droplets from clinging to the end of the tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began january 11, 1999.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 1-800-637-6837. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V328000 | LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 10/01/1994 to 08/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 25033 | 01/04/2001 | MFR | LAND ROVER | 10/16/2000 | 10/26/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. coolant system leaks have been identified in areas where the coolant could be subjected to elevated temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequently, the fluid could ignite causing an under-hood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will make a series of modifications to several underhood hose components to eliminate the release of engine coolant. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began january 4, 2001.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 1-800-637-6837.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 19/07/96 | 12/06/1996 | 50659 | Pride - 14cux coil connections. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 86/08/89/NAS | 04/18/1997 | 52206 | Hvac control unit illumination. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SRE0007 | 12/08/2000 | SRE9802 | 615998 | Land rover has determined that certain under-hood hoses and tubing components used in the manufacture and repair of certain vehicles prior to vin xa410481 could fail in service. the resulting loss of fluid from these components represents | 02/07/2001 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| D236 | 01/04/2002 | 630833 | Information regarding catalyst degradation can lead to noise and mil illumination. *yh | 04/24/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| SA0RE01 | 01/09/2002 | 628971 | Subject regarding recall d236 - catalyst inspection and replacement. *tt | 03/25/2002 | |
| SRE0201 | 01/04/2002 | 628968 | Vehicle emissions recall action d236 for customers complaining of loose catalyst bricks rattle noise from the underside of the vehicle. *tt | 03/25/2002 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 86/23/96US | 12/31/1996 | 50639 | Pride - am radio reception. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 035701 | 03/07/2003 | 10002314 | Steering system groan. *tt | 08/20/2003 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 680100NAS | 03/03/2000 | 610563 | Some customers may experience an eas fault message center warnings, audible warnings, and driver control switch lights remaining illuminated. *tt | 05/05/2000 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| 600105 | 03/16/2005 | 10016661 | Air suspension diagnostic guidelines-incorrectly diagnosed eas system faults. *sc | 09/26/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 10/01/97NAS | 02/07/1997 | 51221 | Pdi - disable windshield washer function. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/07/1997 | |||
| When going from park to drive the vehicle accelerated out of control. went into garage, pushed the wall away then the car was put in reverse still accelerating; the ignition was turned off, put in park, then it rolled backwards 12 feet by itself. the airbags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/25/2003 | 55493 | 2 | |
| Took vehicle in for a recall, upon picking up the vehicle, the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly began to jump up and down, as a result the driver suffered head injuries. *ak the vehicle experienced problems with the onboard computer which started signaling to check the engine accompanied by severe siren type noises. while in motion, the vehicle suddenly alerted the passengers with a beeping noise and the onboard computer displayed an eas (electronic acuation system) fault. a few seconds later the vehicle suddenly jolted. the consumers wife was driving at the time, she loss control of the vehicle and the consumer reached for the steering wheel to avoid hitting the median, then the computer signaled to reduce the speed to 35 mph. *scc *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| There was a funny odor. i pulled into the drive way, got out of the car and noticed the fire underneath the car towards the front end. there was a recall for a trans vent tube modification, which was supposedly fixed on my car. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/28/2001 | 1 | ||
| New engine, radiator, alternator, transmission. *tr | |||
| 03/10/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/07/2009 | 100000 | ||
| 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 filed. the vehicle was towed to his residence. the dealer stated that they needed to inspect the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed and has not yet been taken to the dealer. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 100,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/18/2002 | 1 | ||
| While the consumer was driving the temperature gauge jumped up to high and smoke was coming from the hood, the consumer pulled the vehicle off the road and a passer by gave her a ride to a service station, upon returning the vehicle was on fire, possibly engine related. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 07/15/2002 | |||
| Consumer heard rattling in rear of vehicle, dealer determined catalytic converter was broke up inside, and has to be replaced.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 01/07/1999 | |||
| O rings in the 3rd injector on the left bank failed, causing gas to leak over valve cover and backside of air conditioning compressor and spray unto the engine compartment, causing a fire. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| The gas gauge is broken and reads wrong. the dealer has tried to fix problem, but it still exists. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| There was a funny odor. i pulled into the drive way, got out of the car and noticed the fire underneath the car towards the front end. there was a recall for a trans vent tube modification, which was supposedly fixed on my car. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat belts in the rear are too short to hold child safety seat. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 10/18/2004 | 1 | 06/16/2004 | |
| On the morning of october 18, i began placing my baby's infant carrier seat into the base already installed in the vehicle's rear passenger outboard seat. i noticed that it seemed loose and removed the base for closer inspection. the base had previously been installed correctly with the retractor switched to alr mode (i am a cps technician). i found that the retractor was no longer ratcheting and simply made a clunking sound when pulled. i cannot verify if it is working in elr mode, as it sticks makes strange sounds. i moved the car seat to the other rear outboard position immediately.*ak | |||
| SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/22/1997 | |||
| Rear seat broke. when vehicle accelerated, the seat fell back. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/15/1996 | 0 | ||
| Driving vehicle, went to apply abs brakes and brakes would not catch, vehicle was by hit by another vehicle and finally stopped. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 11/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle brake pads being assembled improperly. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 1 | |||
| The glove box in between the two front seats does not function properly. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| The driver's door panel is coming off. | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 10/02/1997 | 2 | 02/25/1997 | |
| Pirelli scorpion s/t (255/55hr18) tire sidewall blew out on two occasions. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/07/1997 | |||
| When going from park to drive the vehicle accelerated out of control. went into garage, pushed the wall away then the car was put in reverse still accelerating; the ignition was turned off, put in park, then it rolled backwards 12 feet by itself. the airbags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 08/02/2001 | 4 | ||
| The plug of the rear view mirror popped out and hot liquid had dripped onto the dash and radio, literally melting the numbers of the radio button and fused three if them together. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 2 | ||
| Windshield cracks very easily. windshield has cracked twice due to a little pebble. first time this happened was over a year ago, and again on june 21, 2000. *ak *ml | |||