1999 Land Rover Range Rover Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover years
- About as many complaints as other years 11th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. That ranks 11th out of 32 Range Rover model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 21%), typically at around 94,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 6 | 21% | 94,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 17% | 95,181 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 17% | 78,044 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | 38,674 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 7% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 124,768 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Land Rover Range Rover recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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 various failure modes of the transmission. One of these failure models results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set.
Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement could result in a crash or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.
Electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
Problem: 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. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.
Risk: This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
Fix: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
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.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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 passes through a small attachment (plate) to the throttle body, which utilizes a cork gasket. The cork gasket has proven to be unreliable in this application. Consequently, coolant fluid can leak from the interface between the de-icer plate and the throttle body.
Risk: Should this coolant collect on high temperature regions of the engine, the coolant fluid could ignite.
Fix: Dealers will replace the throttle body gasket, de-icer attachment, and securing hardware.
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.
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.
All 4 wheels locked up as the car was driving bringing car to an abrupt stop. If another car had been behind me we would have been rear ended and if it happened at a high rate of speed the car an accident would have occurred. *tr
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. The contact stated that the heat from the exhaust melted the…
I was driving my '99 range rover when my abs, traction control and brake lights lit. Within minutes, i lost control of my brakes. Upon inspection, my brake pads were in good condition, the brake fluid canister was full (and there were no leaks), and when i checked my brake lines, i found that brake…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 land rover range rover. The contact took her vehicle to the dealer because of a cracking noise she heard near the front suspension. The dealer reassembled the air suspension and informed her that it should correct the failure. Almost a month later, while driving 65 mph…
While driving all electrical power is loss and car coasts to a stop. Intermittent failure which has not been resolved by shop. Suspect becm control unit fault. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Land Rover Range Rover?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Land Rover Range Rover?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.