1999 Land Rover Range Rover
Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 29 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 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
7 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system and exhaust system.
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Tl*the contact owns a 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact heard a rattling sound and noticed that the heat shield surrounding the muffler was compromised. He took the vehicle to several dealers, but they could not locate any failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-21
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Steering
5 of 29 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing pump.
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Power steering pump pulley detached by itself from the post which disconnected the power steering.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-28
Service brakes
5 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
5 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing differential unit and automatic transmission.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 29 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.
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An under hood fire while driving at 25-30 MPH. Cause appeared to be a fuel leakage. Dealer / manufacturer were notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-27
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2000-12-28Electronic stability control00V142001 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification.…
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
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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.
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2001-01-04Power train00V377000 Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 114, "Theft protection." Water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to…
Remedy: Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.
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2001-01-04Vehicle speed control00V329000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The cast alloy throttle body is heated by fluid bled from the cooling system, to prevent icing in extremely cold weather conditions. This fluid…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle body gasket, de-icer attachment, and securing hardware.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Land Rover Range Rover — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V007000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 00V142001 · Electronic stability control
- Recall 00V328000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 00V377000 · Power train
- Recall 00V329000 · Vehicle speed control
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1999 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 1999 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 1999 Land Rover Range Rover have?
- 5 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.