1997 Land Rover Range Rover Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover years
- About as many complaints as other years 18th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover. That ranks 18th out of 32 Range Rover model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 24%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 6 fires, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 24% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | 55,493 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 10% | 90,006 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 10% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | 12 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 12 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Land Rover Range Rover recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Coolant system leaks have been identified in areas where the coolant could be subjected to elevated temperatures.
Risk: Consequently, the fluid could ignite causing an under-hood fire.
Fix: Dealers will make a series of modifications to several underhood hose components to eliminate the release of engine coolant.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: This leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: This leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace these components. Note that not all components will need to be replaced.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have the light for the check engine on. The mechanic change the engine and still the light on. And while i drive on the freeway. It's stop suddenly and cut power. I call aaa to pick it up and it was the dynamitic and i fixed, but it turn it and stop while i drive it again. Also many time when i…
Michelin latitudetour hp 255/65r16 sidewall failure. Inside sidewall perforation cause sudden loss of pressure. Same model tire as covered by previous recall nhtsa campaign number: 13t006000 component(s): tires no damage to tire other than sidewall failure. Failure occurred when vehicle parked. *tr
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. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries…
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. The fire department extinguished the fire and a police report was…
New engine, radiator, alternator, transmission. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Range Rover model years, the 1997 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.