1999 Land Rover RANGE ROVER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
92,591 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 24 complaints (12.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 12.5% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 12.5% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 12.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump: 2; Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
2000: 5; 2001: 3; 2002: 1; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2006: 5; 2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2009: 2
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10121361 · 2005-06-08 (June 8, 2005)
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 RANGE ROVER. SHE STATES THAT SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, SUCH AS ABS LIGHT STAYING ON/OIL LEAKAGE/ENGINE PROBLEMS/RADIATOR, FAILURE, AND TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE PROBLEMS.*AK THE CONSUMERS AIR BAG FAULT LIGHT HAS BEEN ON EVERY SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FLUIDS HAVE BEEN CHANGED SEVERAL TIMES SUCH AS TRANS COOLER, OIL COOLER, BRAKE FLUID, MOTOR COOLANT, ETC.*SB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10121361 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10142399 · 2005-11-10 (November 10, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL 00V377000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR A VEHICLE THAT IS IN DEALER'S SHOP BEING REPAIRED. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 95,181 miles reported. Look up ODI 10142399 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10173522 · 2006-11-14 (November 14, 2006)
DEAR SIR, HAVE YOU BEEN AWARE OF AN INADVERTENT LONG TRAVEL ISSUE OF SERVICE BRAKE AT OLDER (SERIES I-II) RANGER ROVERS ? THIS IS ALREADY A KNOWN ISSUE IN JAPAN BY INITIATING A SURPRISE AUDIT BY JAPAN MINISTRY OF LAND INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORT (MLIT) AGAINST THE NATIONAL SALES COMPANY, PREMIUM AUTOMOBILE INCORPORATION (JAPAN) A FEW YEARS AGO. NOT ONLY A SMALL VOLUME (MORE THAN 50 CASES), THERE HAVE BEEN LOTS OF MARKET FEEDBACKS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THIS PHENOMENON IS CAUSED NOT ONLY BY THE FOUL OF ABS UNIT ITSELF (CAUSED BY SOME METAL D…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,087 miles reported. Look up ODI 10173522 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10150118 · 2006-02-13 (February 13, 2006)
MANUFACTURER: LAND ROVER MODEL: RANGE ROVER 4.0SE YEAR: 1999 LOCATION: NEW YORK CITY DUE TO A HIGH RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNAL IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD FROM BUILDING/COMMERCIAL ANTENNAS, MY VEHICLE'S BECM (COMPUTER) HAS BEEN RECEIVING/ATTRACTING SIGNALS ERRONEOUSLY WHILE PARKED INSIDE A GARAGE. AS A RESULT, THE COMPUTER IS KEPT ACTIVE THE ENTIRE TIME IT IS PARKED THUS DRAINING THE BATTERY. IN ADDITION, THE SIGNAL HAS CAUSED BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS TO SHORT AND MALFUNCTION. SINCE THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY IS FULLY DRAINED, IT HAD TO BE TOWED TO T…
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10150118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208888 · 2007-11-14 (November 14, 2007)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208888 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10072371 · 2004-05-10 (May 10, 2004)
ON MAY 23, 2002 BROUGHT TO LAND ROVER (PHILIPS HWY) FOR SRS/AIRBAG LIGHT ON. UNDER WARRANTY. ON 8/05/02 SRS/AIRBAG LIGHT ON AGAIN PARTS ORDERED AND THE TRUCK WENT IN ON ANOTHER DAY TO BE FIXED. ON 10/08/02 SRS/AIRBAG LIGHT ON AGAIN NOTED ON RECEIPT. ON 3/17/03 SRS/AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON FOR THE FOURTH TIME PARTS WERE ORDERED ON 3/20/03 TRUCK NEEDED TO BE BROUGHT BACK WHEN PARTS WERE IN. DURING THAT TIME PERIOD I WAS NEVER CALLED TO TELL ME THE PARTS ARE IN. AROUND THE END OF MAY WE CALLED AND THEY SAID THE PARTS WERE IN. THE TRUCK WAS BROUGHT BACK…
Owner-reported narrative. 24,347 miles reported. Look up ODI 10072371 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 551574 · 2000-03-28 (March 28, 2000)
RECALLED STEERING PUMP PULLEY REPAIR CANNOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS 99V-278. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 551574 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 871653 · 2000-09-27 (September 27, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING BELT TENSIONER FAILED, CAUSING THE FLEXIBLE TOOTH TIMING BELT TO BREAK, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING ABILITY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 871653 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10266247 · 2009-04-21 (April 21, 2009)
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 PLASTIC GAS TANK AND SURROUNDING WIRES. THE EXHAUST IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE GAS TANK, UNLIKE MOST VEHICLES. THE DESIGN HAS FUSED THE FUEL PUMP TO THE GAS TANK. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST HAS CAUSED…
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10266247 at NHTSA ↗