1998 Land Rover Range Rover Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover years
- About as many complaints as other years 17th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover. That ranks 17th out of 32 Range Rover model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 17%), typically at around 59,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 17% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 13% | 62,916 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 13% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 103,227 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 57,832 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 range rover. While driving 65 mph he noticed that steam suddenly started to enter the vehicle through the vents which distorted the drivers vision. A local mechanic stated that the o ring failed and needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 land rover range rover. Approximately three hours after parking the vehicle, two popping sounds were heard coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle then caught fire. The fire department stated that the failure of a heat source within the engine caused the fire. The…
The transfer case is stuck in neutral. *nm
Dt: the contact stated while driving the rear of the vehicle lifts up. The vehicle is hard to control. This occurs at any speed. He took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer replaced the compressor and two sensors on the rear suspension. These repairs were covered by the warranty. The vehicle is…
Failure of electronic air suspension while driving at highway speeds. *nm
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 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 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.