1997 Land Rover Range Rover
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 7 of 21 complaints (33%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Electrical include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 35 in 1996 to 21 in 1997.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | vs. 1997 Special Purpose Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 5,950–6,450 | 5,950–6,450 | 5,950–6,450 | 5,950 | 5,950 | |
| Combined MPG | 12–13 | 12–13 | 12–13 | 13 | 13 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 11 / 15–17 | 11 / 15–16 | 11 / 15–16 | 11 / 15 | 11–12 / 15 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 684–741 | 684–741 | 684–741 | 684 | 684 | |
| Complaints filed | 25 | 35 | 21 | 24 | 29 | |
| Recalls issued | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover?
Engine: 7 of 21 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover get?
EPA rates it 12–13 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover?
EPA estimates $5,950–$6,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 4.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicles | 11 mpg | 16 mpg (high) | 13 mpg (high) | $5,950 (low) | 684 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 4.6L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicles | 11 mpg | 15 mpg (low) | 12 mpg (low) | $6,450 (high) | 741 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS · Campaign 00V328000 · Oct 26, 2000
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN AREAS WHERE THE COOLANT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Consequence: CONSEQUENTLY, THE FLUID COULD IGNITE CAUSING AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAKE A SERIES OF MODIFICATIONS TO SEVERAL UNDERHOOD HOSE COMPONENTS TO ELIMINATE THE RELEASE OF ENGINE COOLANT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · Campaign 99V007000 · Jan 21, 1999
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: 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 · Campaign 98V149000 · Jul 1, 1998
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS. NOTE THAT NOT ALL COMPONENTS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.