Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1995 Land Rover Range Rover, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Steering5
- Visibility4
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Air bags3
- Power train3
- Suspension3
- Structure3
- Electrical system2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Latches/locks/linkages2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1995 Land Rover Range Rover failed the safety check 0.32% of the time — 75% less often than the average 1995 passenger car (1.29%). Median odometer at inspection: 135,457 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
47 first registered in 1995 are on Dutch roads; 66% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Waarschuwingsinrichting antiblokkeersysteem geeft defect aan9
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm7
- Waarschuwingsinrichting airbag- / gordelsysteem geeft defect6
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen6
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde5
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af4
- Uitlaatsysteem niet gasdicht / onveilige afvoer uitlaatgasse3
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk3
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
204 cars built in 1995 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 1,356 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 367 of these cars first registered in 1995 took their annual MOT test. 69% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 1995 the figure was 67%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 1995 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.9% | 16.0% |
| Brakes | 12.0% | 11.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| Suspension | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.2% | 2.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
90 1995 cars are on the New Zealand register; 96% arrived as used imports, 3% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 19.5 L/100 km (about 12 mpg US), CO₂ 449 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover County LWB 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 21.6 | 16.9 | 19.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 1995 Land Rover Range Rover.
| 2004134 14 Apr 2004 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, stress cracks can be initiated in the plastic fuel tank at the vent valve welding ring, the breather pipe weld or at the filler pipe stub. … |
| 1998148 22 Jul 1998 | Engine CERTAIN UNDER-HOOD HOSE AND TUBING COMPONENTS (PRIMARILY COOLANT HOSES) CAN FAIL. UNINTENDED RELEASE OF FLUIDS SUCH AS ENGINE COOLANT, WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID,… |
| 1998068 8 Apr 1998 | Airbag DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE SRS AND CRUISE CONTROL CIRCUITS IN THE AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE CRUISE CONTROL COULD CAUSE THE ROTARY … |
| 1996057 10 Apr 1996 | Suspension THE ALUMINUM EYES WHICH ATTACH THE REAR AXLE TRAILING ARMS TO THE CHASSIS FRAME MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ARM TO SEPARATE RESULTING IN VEH… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN AREAS WHERE THE COOLANT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF CHAFFING OF A CRUISE CONTROL WIRE, THE STEERING WHEEL ROTARY COUPLER CAN OVERHEAT AND INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG.
THE REAR RADIUS ARM, WHICH LOCATES THE REAR AXLE, CAN FAIL AT THE EXTRUDED ALUMINUM CHASSIS EYE END.
THE IDLER PULLEY, PART OF THE ENGINE FRONT END SERPENTINE BELT SYSTEM, CAN FAIL RESULTING IN SERPENTINE BELT DAMAGE OR DISENGAGEMENT.
A FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE HYDRAULIC PUMP TO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE BLOCK ASSEMBLY CAN LEAK CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Land Rover told its dealers about the 1995 Land Rover Range Rover: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 630833 | INFORMATION REGARDING CATALYST DEGRADATION CAN LEAD TO NOISE AND MIL ILLUMINATION. *YH |
| 628971 | SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL D236 - CATALYST INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 628968 | VEHICLE EMISSIONS RECALL ACTION D236 FOR CUSTOMERS COMPLAINING OF LOOSE CATALYST BRICKS RATTLE NOISE FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *TT |
| 615998 | LAND ROVER HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN UNDER-HOOD HOSES AND TUBING COMPONENTS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR OF CERTAIN VEHICLES PRIOR TO VIN XA410481 COULD FAIL IN SERVICE. THE RESULTING LOSS OF FLUID FROM THESE COMPONENTS REPRESENTS A RISK OF FIRE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. IMPROVEMENTS MADE IN CURRENT PRODUCTION WILL BE INSTALLED ON RECALLED VEHICLES. *TT |
| 604153 | SUBJECT ON REPOSITIONING THE CHMSL WIRING HARNESS. *TT |
| 600135 | COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS INACCURATELY OR ERRATICALLY. *YC |
| 52206 | HVAC CONTROL UNIT ILLUMINATION. *JD |
| 50667 | PRIDE - REAR QUARTER GLASS TRIM. *TW |
| 50665 | PRIDE - SHIFTER "E" CLIP REPLACEMENT. *TW |
| 50664 | PRIDE - GROUND CIRCUIT INTEGRITY. *TW |
| 50662 | PRIDE - CANNISTER PURGE CONTROL VALVE. *TW |
| 50659 | PRIDE - 14CUX COIL CONNECTIONS. *TW |
| 50657 | PRIDE - FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TW |
| 50656 | PRIDE - HVAC PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CHECK/REPLACE. *TW |
| 50653 | PRIDE - FRONT AXLE TUBE SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TW |
| 50645 | PRIDE - RANGE ROVER VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACEMENT. *TW |
| 50638 | PRIDE - REAR AXLE TUBE SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TW |
| 50634 | PRIDE - STATIC SENSITIVE REMOTE HANDSET REPLACEMENT. *TW |
| 50629 | BECM UPDATES AND REVERSE MIRROR DIP FUNCTION. *TW |
| 50628 | PRIDE - VALVE COVER OIL FILLER NECK SEAL REPAIR. *TW |
| 50627 | PRIDE - VALVE COVER CRANKCASE VENT TUBE SEALING. *TW |
| 10136669 | The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point. |
| 10125267 | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call |
| 10102683 | "ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. CAUSE: THE USE OF NON-APPROVED EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE THE ENGINES TO HYDRO-LOCK, OR CAUSE OTHER ENGINE DAMAGE, AND SOMETIMES THE ONLY POSSIBLE REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE ENGINE." |
| 10024054 | REMINDER MAILING FOR RECALL B156 FROM LAND ROVER. *NJ |
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