1989 Land Rover Range Rover
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1989
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 97 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 5 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while parked, fuel leaked from the rear of the vehicle without warning. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-04
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-08
Vehicle speed control
1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident/injury. (Attorney for client)
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-10
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion).
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No summary included for above vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-11-19
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Electrical system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1989 Land Rover Range Rover — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 95V155000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1989 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 1989 Land Rover Range Rover?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Land Rover Range Rover have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.