1996 Land Rover Range Rover
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 1996
Opened by NHTSA
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
1996: 35 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
37% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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On April 6 2006 at 1:30 am I pulled into my parking space. I noticed that there was smoke coming from under the hood of my car. My boyfriend to take a look. When he opened the hood there was a fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-07
Suspension
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing torsion bar and front.
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Eas fault; had in to dealer numerous times, replaced several parts. Always fails again within a few months. Spent over $2500 on it so far. Most recent failure nov 03; first failure may…
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-28
Latches/locks/linkages
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing latch and lock.
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Driver door is locked, all the doors open but the driver's does not ,regardless unlocking it with the keyless entry or the manual key turning. This issue is extremely dangerous!!.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-26
Electrical system
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and cables.
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Engine caught fire due to rubbing of battery cable on metal.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-14
Consumer was driving at approx 40-45 MPH window rolled up; air conditioning on when suddenly smoke filled inside vehicle. Engine died; lost power steering, gear box failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-30
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Visibility
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and windshield.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1997-08-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-12-30 Underhood fires
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1997-12-30Engineering analysisClosed 1998-07-02 Underhood fires
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1998-07-13Engine and engine cooling98V149000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace these components. Note that not all components will need to be replaced.
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1999-01-11Engine and engine cooling99V007000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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2001-01-04Engine and engine cooling00V328000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Coolant system leaks have been identified in areas where the coolant could be subjected to elevated temperatures.
Remedy: Dealers will make a series of modifications to several underhood hose components to eliminate the release of engine coolant.
Buy-smart checklist
1996 Land Rover Range Rover — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 98V149000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 99V007000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 00V328000 · Engine and engine cooling
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 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.