2002 Land Rover Range Rover Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover years
- Fewer complaints than other years 23rd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. That ranks 23rd out of 32 Range Rover model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (8 complaints, 57%), typically at around 84,231 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 57% | 84,231 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 29% | 46,465 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 21% | 38,929 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 14% | 19,515 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 14% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 100 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 7% | 100 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Land Rover Range Rover recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front differential/driveshaft failure (PE07019) — opened Apr 4, 2007, closed Aug 15, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving at 60 mph on the maryland 495 beltway (highway) my vehicle (steering wheel, body of vehicle, myself, etc.) just started shaking violently and extremely hard to control. I was horrified and at the same time i had to look out for other vehicles on all sides while i slowed down to 45…
Driving on the freeway going about 55 mph the car started shaking i almost hit a car and could have drove off the side of the freeway as i lost control of the vehicle i was so scared there was no warning. I'm still having chest pains from this incident this morning. I had to pay over 100.00 just to…
Front diff failure. *tr
Pulled up at traffic lights, on green went to pull away, drive would not engage. Selected neutral then drive to hear loud grinding noise. Selected neutral again and called wrecker to recover. Land rover dealer reported mis-alignment of front differential, causing front diff splines to fail. Repair…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 land rover range rover. While driving 65 mph, the gear shaft began making a loud noise and the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to pull over, but the vehicle would not remain in park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the differential needed…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.