IllustrationCOOLING SYSTEM. *TR
1996 Land Rover Range Rover
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- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports6 fire reports0 injury reports
Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
11 reportsON 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. WE TIRED TO PUT IT OUT BUT HAD NO SUCCESS SO A RESIDENT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY CAME TO CONTROL THE FIRE. UNTIL NOW WE …
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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. WE TIRED TO PUT IT OUT BUT HAD NO SUCCESS SO A RESIDENT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY CAME TO CONTROL THE FIRE. UNTIL NOW WE DON'T KNOW WHAT CAUSE THE FIRE. AS I WAS CHECKING ON SAFETY RECALLS WE CAME ACROSS THIS WEB SITE AND READ UP ON A RECALL CAMPAIGN-(COOLANT SYSTEM DURABILITY 1995 TO 1999 MY LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER). IF THIS IS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE TO MY VEHICLE SHOULDN'T (LAND ROVER) BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR DAMAGE? LOOKING FOR TO HEARING FROM YOU AND SETTLING THIS MATTER. SINCERELY YOURS. *JB
RECALL 98 V 149 000/UNDERHOOD FIRE: SHORTLY AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A CRACKED ENGINE. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHILE DRIVING, AIR CONDITIONER SUDDENLY CUT OFF, SMOKE COMING FROM THE GLOVE BOX FILLED THE CABIN, THE HOOD WAS LIFTED AND THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE, ENGINE IGNITED AND FRONT END MELETED TO THE GROUND, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED, FIRE DEPARTMENT FELT IT WAS DEFINATELY NOT THE FUEL LINE, HOWEVER THEY DID SMELL GAS. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING LOCALLY, IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED DEALER WHO TOLD CONSUMER TO BRING THE CAR IN. WAS ABOUT 4 MILES FROM HOME AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REGISTERED HOT. STOPPED IMMEDIATELY, CALLED AAA AND HAD IT TOWED. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE CYLINDER DROPPED INTO THE PISTO…
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WHILE DRIVING LOCALLY, IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED DEALER WHO TOLD CONSUMER TO BRING THE CAR IN. WAS ABOUT 4 MILES FROM HOME AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE REGISTERED HOT. STOPPED IMMEDIATELY, CALLED AAA AND HAD IT TOWED. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE CYLINDER DROPPED INTO THE PISTON BECAUSE IT MOVED, ALLOWING ANTI-FREEZE TO GET INTO THE ENGINE. *AK
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE RADIATOR HOSE "JUST FELL OFF" THE RADIATOR SIDE. AT 5000 MILES WHILE IDLEING THE HOSE FELL OFF AND LAND ROVER REPLACED THE MOTOR. TWO MONTHS AGO I HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED PER THE HOSE RECALL. LAND ROVER WILL NOT GIVE ME ANY ASSURENCE OF THAT I WILL NOT HAVE CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIATOR/HOS…
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THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE RADIATOR HOSE "JUST FELL OFF" THE RADIATOR SIDE. AT 5000 MILES WHILE IDLEING THE HOSE FELL OFF AND LAND ROVER REPLACED THE MOTOR. TWO MONTHS AGO I HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED PER THE HOSE RECALL. LAND ROVER WILL NOT GIVE ME ANY ASSURENCE OF THAT I WILL NOT HAVE CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIATOR/HOSES AS I LIVE IN THE DESERT THIS IS OF GREAT CONCERN TO ME AS IT GETS IN THE 130 RANGE DUNING THE SUMMER. THIS COULD BE LIFE THREATENING FOR MY CHILDREN AND MYSELF
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, AND THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE ENGINE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SIX TIMES AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
DOOR LATCH FAILED.
EXHAUST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK. ALSO, SWAY BAR BOLTS BROKE/TRANSMISSION/DOOR LOCK AND LATCH/REAR LAMPS AND REMOTE CONTROL FAILED. *AK
ENGINE STALLING.
Official recalls
300V328000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Oct 16, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN AREAS WHERE THE COOLANT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, THE FLUID COULD IGNITE CAUSING AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAKE A SERIES OF MODIFICATIONS TO SEVERAL UNDERHOOD HOSE COMPONENTS TO ELIMINATE THE RELEASE OF ENGINE COOLANT.
99V007000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Jan 19, 1999
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 DIPSTICK TUBE ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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 WATER AND WILL ELIMINATE WATER DROPLETS FROM CLINGING TO THE END OF THE TUBE.
98V149000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
Jul 1, 1998
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 TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS. NOTE THAT NOT ALL COMPONENTS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2EA97028 · Underhood Fires
Opened Dec 30, 1997 · Closed Jul 2, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
ALLEGED OWNERS REPORT THAT FLAMES ERUPT UNDERHOOD, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN
PE97039 · Underhood Fires
Opened Aug 27, 1997 · Closed Dec 30, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
Alleged flame erupted under the hood, while the vehicle wer being driven