1997 Land Rover Range Rover
Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1997
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 21 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 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
5 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system and catalytic convertor.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover. While driving 55 MPH, the contact was informed by another motorist that his vehicle was on fire. The contact pulled over, opened the door, and noticed flames underneath the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-09
While the consumer was driving the temperature gauge jumped up to high and smoke was coming from the hood, the consumer pulled the vehicle off the road and a passer by gave her a ride to a service station, upon returning the vehicle was on fire,...
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-13
Engine
2 of 21 total reports mention: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, smoke began to emit through the vents and the hood. The contact discovered that there was fire coming from under the hood.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-29
Visibility
2 of 21 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield and rearview mirrors/devices.
Tires
2 of 21 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.
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Michelin latitudetour hp 255/65R16 sidewall failure. Inside sidewall perforation cause sudden loss of pressure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-11
Structure
2 of 21 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and body.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
1997 Land Rover Range Rover — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 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
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- Is the 1997 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 1997 Land Rover Range Rover?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 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.