2001 Land Rover Range Rover Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover years
- Not enough data 29th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover. That ranks 29th out of 32 Range Rover model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 14%), typically at around 15,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 15,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Land Rover Range Rover recalls (1)
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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.
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 2001 land rover range rover. The contact stated the rear passenger seat belt buckle failed to fasten. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The vin information was not available. The vehicle was not…
During moderate acceleration the vehicle will continue to accelerate after releasing the accelerator pedal. The pedal needs to be sharply depressed in order for the vehicle to decelerate or to return to the correct rpm. The failure is caused by a sticking idle air control valve.
Took rover out for a drive and after 200 miles front diff started to howl and vibrate which you can feel in steering wheel. Only vibrates at 54 to 75 mph. *tr
After all scheduled maintenance were made. Right after the warranty ran out, my dealer service department informed me that my engine was damaged, leaking oil and antifreeze. And that the repair bill would be a large amount(1500.00). Dealer said have it repaired on my next maintenance interval. I…
Locking system. I have had my truck in several times over this issue. They have cleaned and replaced connections. They also replaced the door lock and wiring harness and 3 years later i can not drive my truck and leave it . It will not stay locked. The service dept. Either looks at it and doesn't…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.