MYRModel Year Report

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

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1987 Land Rover Range Rover
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:00.608Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1987: 3 complaints 1987 3 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 10 complaints 1995: 25 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1997: 21 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 29 complaints 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002 2003: 97 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 14 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 14 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2012: 20 complaints 2012 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 42 complaints 2015: 71 complaints 2016: 78 complaints 2017: 62 complaints 2017 2018: 27 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2020: 26 complaints 2021: 12 complaints 2022: 3 complaints 2022 2023: 22 complaints 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 9 complaints 2026: 0 complaints
1987: 3 complaints 1987 3 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 13 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 10 complaints 1995: 25 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 21 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 29 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002 2003: 97 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 14 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 14 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 42 complaints 2014 2015: 71 complaints 2016: 78 complaints 2017: 62 complaints 2017 2018: 27 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2020: 26 complaints 2020 2021: 12 complaints 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 9 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
1987: 3 complaints 1987 3 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 10 complaints 1995: 25 complaints 1995 1996: 35 complaints 1997: 21 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 29 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2003: 97 complaints 2003 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 14 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2009 2010: 14 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 42 complaints 2015: 71 complaints 2015 2016: 78 complaints 2017: 62 complaints 2017 2018: 27 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2019 2020: 26 complaints 2021: 12 complaints 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 9 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints

1987: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19873
19882
19895
199013
19910
19926
19938
199410
199525
199635
199721
199824
199929
200026
20017
200214
200397
200452
200535
200653
200714
200830
20095
201014
201115
201220
201326
201442
201571
201678
201762
201827
201915
202026
202112
20223
202322
202410
20259
20260

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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While driving at 60 MPH vehicle took off, and the consumer couldn't stop vehicle until vehicle slowed down ,and consumer turned the ignition switch off and vehicle came to a stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-22

Power train

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.

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Speedometer/odometer/trip meter failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-31

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

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Dt*: the contact stated that there was a strong smell of gasoline inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic shop, where it was determined that the bottom of the fuel tank was corroded.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-19

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1987-04-06Seat belts88V034000 A nylon pivot pin in the seat belt retractor lock mechanism may be too large in diameter.

    Remedy: Inspection of all vehicles and replace any suspect belt assembly.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1987-09-10Equipment87V146000 Master cylinder reservoir was not equipped with a warning statement label as required by FMVSS 105.

    Remedy: Affix warning label to master cylinder stating clean filler cap before removing.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1988-10-01Fuel system, gasoline88V116000 Corrosion could occur between the fuel filter and its retaining bracket.

    Remedy: Install modified fuel filter bracket.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1989-01-01Equipment88V195000 Inflation pressure recommended for rear wheels will not support rear gawr.

    Remedy: Send notification letter with a revised tire placard indicating appropriate tire inflation pressures.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1989-03-23Service brakes, hydraulic89V012000 Incorrect installation of a circlip holding the brake pedal pivot shaft could allow the circlip to disengage and the pivot shaft to move enough for the brake pedal to move from its designed position.

    Remedy: Repair circlip installation to prevent its disengagement.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1995-11-30Fuel system, gasoline95V155000 The bottom of the fuel tank can corrode over time allowing fuel to leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the tank if needed.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Land Rover Range Rover — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 88V034000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 87V146000 · Equipment
  • Recall 88V116000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 88V195000 · Equipment
  • Recall 89V012000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 95V155000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.