Land Rover Range Rover 2000
Model Range Rover made in 2000 by Land Rover got 30 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. The car has 2 modeles with engines 4, 4,6.
Model 2000
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 13/17/15 | 14,73/21,84/17,25 | Premium | 1351 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD | |
| 4,6 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 12/15/13 | 13,28/19,24/15,43 | Premium | 1557 | SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 4WD |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V377000 | LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/01/1998 to 09/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 59445 | 01/04/2001 | MFR | LAND ROVER | 11/16/2000 | 11/29/2000 | 571 | 114 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, theft protection. water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to various failure modes of the transmission. one of these failure models results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unintentional vehicle movement could result in a crash or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V187000 | LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 03/01/2000 to 05/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 314 | 07/17/2000 | MFR | LAND ROVER | 07/03/2000 | 07/12/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. one or both of the bolts that retain the brake caliper to the axle may have missed a final assembly torque operation. consequently they may be loose or possibly missing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Caliper disengagement from the axle could result causing reduced vehicle stability when braking and possibly locking up of the affected wheel. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these vehicles to verify that the proper torque has been applied. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 17, 2000. 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V142001 | LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 05/01/1998 to 05/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 36911 | 12/28/2000 | MFR | LAND ROVER | 10/16/2000 | 10/19/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. the material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace). | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an improved idler pulley. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 28, 2000.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SRE0006 | 12/08/2000 | 616003 | Subject regarding vehicle safety recall campaign d216. concerns with the loading conditions present on the left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. the material of the | 02/07/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 166 | 03/08/2005 | 10016659 | Recall action-right side exhaust manifold cracking. *sc | 09/26/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| SRE0009 | 12/08/2000 | 615999 | Some vehicles may experience condensation from the air conditioning and water from deep wading can flow over the transmission and collect on the transmission breather tube. it can then migrate up the transmission tube. over time thes | 02/07/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| SA00WA09 | 07/06/2000 | 615001 | Subject regarding survey warranty submission for inspecting the torque on brake caliper retaining bolts. *tt | 12/18/2000 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 035701 | 03/07/2003 | 10002314 | Steering system groan. *tt | 08/20/2003 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| 600105 | 03/16/2005 | 10016661 | Air suspension diagnostic guidelines-incorrectly diagnosed eas system faults. *sc | 09/26/2005 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 510100NAS | 04/07/2000 | 610555 | Vehicles in vin range xa410483 to ya431506 may exhibit a rear axle oil leak. *tt | 05/05/2000 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SRE0006 | 02/07/2001 | 616001 | Subject regarding vehicle safety recall campaign d216. | 02/07/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 02/23/2006 | 1 | ||
| Broken eas system (land rover). *nm | |||
| 03/03/2003 | 40000 | 1 | |
| The air bag light illuminated on the dash board. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 06/25/2002 | |||
| While traveling on highway smelled smoke .then, smoke started coming inside of vehicle. vehicle was on fire.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/10/2004 | 57000 | 1 | 09/04/2003 |
| Coolant was found leaking onto the floor of the front passenger seat. in addition, one of the coolant hoses developed a leak, causing the vehicle to begin overheating. the dealer replaced the hose, but also reported the heater core o-rings needed to be swapped. the o-rings caused the original problem of coolant leaking to the vehicle's interior. after a short online investigation, this appears to be a problem for quite a few range rover owners.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/09/2009 | 77000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 land rover range rover. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact smelled smoke and pulled the vehicle off the road. he noticed flames under the hood of his vehicle. within minutes, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire department extinguished the fire and a report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junk yard. there were no injuries. the failure mileage was 77,000. | |||
| 01/20/2009 | 111000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 land rover range rover. whenever the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, she would hear a loud noise. there are no warning indicators illuminated when the failure occurs. the dealer stated that the intake manifold developed a large hole and, because it was a hole instead of a split, the failure would not be included in the recall. she called the manufacturer, but has not received a response. the intake manifold has not been repaired. the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 111,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/24/2007 | 128000 | 1 | 08/28/2002 |
| While driving 55 mph on i-80, my 2000 range rover engine cut out, after pulling to the side of the road, a small flame was visible under the rear engine. an entire fire extinguisher was emptied under the car, yet the vehicle burned up 100%. a total loss of all contents of the vehicle. my son was lucky to escape from the vehicle. the range rover had 128,000 and was regularly serviced by the dealer. the car is available for viewing at jacks towing yard in sacramento, california. *jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 08/26/2001 | 10 | 05/19/2000 | |
| *ak consumer stated the air suspension system has malfunctioned repeatedly, the system fails while vehicle is in operation, vehicle is then undrivable but does start, locks in fully elevated position, locks in fully deflated position, mores up and down, vehicle shakes violently, warning lights flash and warning appears not to exceed 35 mph, driver control of vehicle is compromised, consumer has contacted dealership numerous times on this, so far with no response or solution to problem, vehicle has less than 9000 miles, also the transmission had to be replaced, the radio was replaced after a loud booming noise was heard while changing stations and the windshield washer pump was replaced and later repaired again after the new pump stopped working. *yd | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Brake/fog lamp assembly (rear tailgate mount) leaks water into the reflective lens area, creating safety hazard. driver's door mirror, previously replaced for same defect, vibrates when vehicle in motion, causing distraction and inability to view images to rear and side, especially at night with oncoming headlight glare. this problem is common among range rovers and does not occur on right side (passenger ) door. problem on previous vehicles: 1995-2000 models experienced by owner. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Brake/fog lamp assembly (rear tailgate mount) leaks water into the reflective lens area, creating safety hazard. driver's door mirror, previously replaced for same defect, vibrates when vehicle in motion, causing distraction and inability to view images to rear and side, especially at night with oncoming headlight glare. this problem is common among range rovers and does not occur on right side (passenger ) door. problem on previous vehicles: 1995-2000 models experienced by owner. *ak | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 01/17/2003 | 49950 | 01/07/2003 | |
| 1. whenever i drive over speed bumps or pot holes, it feels like the body of the vehicle vibrates. 2. while the vehicle is in motion, i hear a lot of rattling noise. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 117000 | 3 | 03/29/2003 |
| Dt: the consumer states that 2000 land rover range rover came out of the park lock function. this happened three times. the consumer was in the vehicle all three times, was able to hit the brake, and put the parking brake on. the consumer turned the vehicle off all three times. the consumer had to put the parking brake on every time that he got out of the vehicle. the consumer called the dealership and asked about a recall. the dealership told the consumer that they were unaware of any recall on land rovers for transmission problems. the dealership did not believe the consumer when he told them about recall 00v377000 listed on the nhtsa website. the consumer has not contacted the manufacturer yet, but was going to do so. the consumer was going to have transmission flushed to correct the problem, but questioned if land rover was going to reimburse him for repair cost. *ak | |||
| 01/12/2004 | 53000 | 1 | 05/29/2003 |
| I purchased a 2000 range rover from bear valley rovers in atlanta and the vehicle was/is in pristine shape . when i purchased it, it had 43,000 miles with 5,000 miles remaining on the warranty. at 53,000 the transmission went bad and had to be replaced. this is not normal that a transmission would only last 53,000 miles and the vehicle has never been off-road a day in its life. *jb | |||
| 08/26/2001 | 10 | 05/19/2000 | |
| *ak consumer stated the air suspension system has malfunctioned repeatedly, the system fails while vehicle is in operation, vehicle is then undrivable but does start, locks in fully elevated position, locks in fully deflated position, mores up and down, vehicle shakes violently, warning lights flash and warning appears not to exceed 35 mph, driver control of vehicle is compromised, consumer has contacted dealership numerous times on this, so far with no response or solution to problem, vehicle has less than 9000 miles, also the transmission had to be replaced, the radio was replaced after a loud booming noise was heard while changing stations and the windshield washer pump was replaced and later repaired again after the new pump stopped working. *yd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Consumer has had few incidents with vehicle rolling forward. dealer has tried some repairs that have not remedied vehicle form rolling. consumer picked vehicle up on june 8 2001 from delear. dealer adjusted transmission linkage, and next day consumer parked in a shopping center parking lot. vehicle was put in park, turned off, consumer got out, and the vehicle rolled forward hitting a lady. manufacturer and dealer have not found a remedy. *ak *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - LUBRICANT | |||
| Consumer called complaining about having problems with the vehicle stalling. also states that while driving the vehicle all the panel lights turn on and the vehicle stops. dealer was contacted and stated that there was a recall on the transmission was replaced and there when the problem started with the panel lights and the vehicle stalling. also stated that the vehicle transmission will be replaced for the second time but consumer does not agree that it has nothing to do with the transmission. mr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 08/24/2005 | 1 | ||
| Broken transfer case. *nm | |||
| 12/31/2003 | 82000 | 1 | 02/01/2001 |
| Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership on december 2003 for regular maintenance, and the technician determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer was told the part was unavailable. *jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 land rover range rover. while driving at various speeds the vehicle moves to the left and right and does not stay in the middle of the lane. the dealer was called and stated that the estimated repair cost could be $2500. there are no warranties or related recalls. the land rover manufacturer was not called. the failure mileage was 65,000. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| There is a a very serious danger that exists in year 2000 (2000+?) range rovers. namely, the possibility of the steering column becoming uncoupled, and the consequent loss of control, and possible danger. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Both rear passenger doors will not lock from inside or outside. dealer replaced a computer component. please add further information.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 04/08/2003 | 47000 | 1 | 04/07/2003 |
| Ongoing problem with the automatic stability control suspension which failed to operate while driving 50 mph.*jb please provide further information. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 01/13/2003 | 6 | ||
| While driving, the front suspension drop out. dealer has inspected the vehicle six times and could not duplicate or correct the problem.*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - SPRINGS/BAGS | |||
| 02/23/2006 | 1 | ||
| Broken eas system (land rover). *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||
| 08/26/2001 | 10 | 05/19/2000 | |
| *ak consumer stated the air suspension system has malfunctioned repeatedly, the system fails while vehicle is in operation, vehicle is then undrivable but does start, locks in fully elevated position, locks in fully deflated position, mores up and down, vehicle shakes violently, warning lights flash and warning appears not to exceed 35 mph, driver control of vehicle is compromised, consumer has contacted dealership numerous times on this, so far with no response or solution to problem, vehicle has less than 9000 miles, also the transmission had to be replaced, the radio was replaced after a loud booming noise was heard while changing stations and the windshield washer pump was replaced and later repaired again after the new pump stopped working. *yd | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - SPRINGS/BAGS | |||
| 02/23/2006 | 1 | ||
| Broken eas system (land rover). *nm | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/02/2007 | 122103 | 1 | |
| Incident: car tire blew up, leading the car to swerve off the median and shifting to the emergency line. wheel damaged rubbing against the barrier separating the north and south bound of the highway. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 11/01/2000 | ||
| After approximately one month of operation, i noticed that the driver's side rear view mirror vibrated constantly making it very difficult to view traffic to the left side of the driver. the sensation is similar to focusing on an object while being tossed to and fro. i have made many requests to the dealer to have the situation repaired to no avail. i am now in the process of filing a complaint through the states lemon law statute. several customers have complained about the mirror and none have received any assistance. i have received conflicting responses from technical and engineering professionals associated with land rover. these responses include mechanical defects, just my personal problem, and engineering design defect.*ak | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Brake/fog lamp assembly (rear tailgate mount) leaks water into the reflective lens area, creating safety hazard. driver's door mirror, previously replaced for same defect, vibrates when vehicle in motion, causing distraction and inability to view images to rear and side, especially at night with oncoming headlight glare. this problem is common among range rovers and does not occur on right side (passenger ) door. problem on previous vehicles: 1995-2000 models experienced by owner. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 08/26/2001 | 10 | 05/19/2000 | |
| *ak consumer stated the air suspension system has malfunctioned repeatedly, the system fails while vehicle is in operation, vehicle is then undrivable but does start, locks in fully elevated position, locks in fully deflated position, mores up and down, vehicle shakes violently, warning lights flash and warning appears not to exceed 35 mph, driver control of vehicle is compromised, consumer has contacted dealership numerous times on this, so far with no response or solution to problem, vehicle has less than 9000 miles, also the transmission had to be replaced, the radio was replaced after a loud booming noise was heard while changing stations and the windshield washer pump was replaced and later repaired again after the new pump stopped working. *yd | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | LONGWOOD | LR OF LONGWOOD FLORIDA | ||
| GA | ATLANTA | BEAR VALLEY ROVER | ||
| NV | RENO | SCOTT MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| PA | HARRISBURG | HARRISBURG RANGE ROVER | 800-272-4524 | |
| TN | MEMPHIS | 38128 | CITY AUTO SALES | 901-377-0048 |