1990 Land Rover Range Rover
Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1990
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 13 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 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system and gasoline.
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Consumer states that while driving the engine's heater coil exploded releasing extremely hot water. The consumer received 2ND and 3RD degree burns on legs as a result.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-11
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 13 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
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Fuel leaked from the tank, the dealer stated the gas tank was corroded.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-12
Vehicle speed control
1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.
Tires
1 of 13 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Suspension
1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.
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Vehicle instability caused accident/rollover.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-22
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1991-07-19Service brakes, hydraulic91V069000 The right rear metal brake line could come in contact with the top of the right rear shock absorber. This could lead to an eventual fluid leak in one of the two brake circuits.
Remedy: Reroute rear metal brake lines to avoid contact with the rear shock absorber, and replace brake lines that have contacted the shock absorbers.
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1992-03-03Exterior lighting91V222000 The electrical switch adjacent to the brake pedal which operates the brake lamps may fail to operate.
Remedy: Replace the brake lamp switch with an improved version.
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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
1990 Land Rover Range Rover — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V069000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 91V222000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 95V155000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1990 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 1990 Land Rover Range Rover?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Land Rover Range Rover have?
- 3 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.