Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling11
- Latches/locks/linkages5
- Suspension5
- Electrical system4
- Visibility4
- Unknown or other3
- Structure2
- Air bags2
- Power train2
- Exterior lighting1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
43 first registered in 1996 are on Dutch roads; 47% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Waarschuwingsinrichting airbag- / gordelsysteem geeft defect17
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm10
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen9
- Waarschuwingsinrichting antiblokkeersysteem geeft defect aan9
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde6
- Accu ondeugdelijk bevestigd3
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht3
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)3
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
271 cars built in 1996 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 1,353 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, 478 of these cars first registered in 1996 took their annual MOT test. 74% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 1996 the figure was 65%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 1996 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| Brakes | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Suspension | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.4% | 6.8% |
| Visibility | 5.4% | 6.7% |
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
154 1996 cars are on the New Zealand register; 52% arrived as used imports, 44% 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 2 variants: combined 18.0–19.0 L/100 km (about 12–13 mpg US), CO₂ 414–437 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover 4.0 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 20.2 | 15.3 | 18.0 |
| Range Rover 4.6 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 21.4 | 16.0 | 19.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover.
| 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,… |
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.
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 1996 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 |
| 600135 | COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS INACCURATELY OR ERRATICALLY. *YC |
| 52206 | HVAC CONTROL UNIT ILLUMINATION. *JD |
| 50892 | PRIDE - MISFIRE DIAGNOSIS. *TW |
| 50667 | PRIDE - REAR QUARTER GLASS TRIM. *TW |
| 50664 | PRIDE - GROUND CIRCUIT INTEGRITY. *TW |
| 50663 | PRIDE - HEATER CORE SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TW |
| 50662 | PRIDE - CANNISTER PURGE CONTROL VALVE. *TW |
| 50659 | PRIDE - 14CUX COIL CONNECTIONS. *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 |
| 10214018 | Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability |
| 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." |
| 10016661 | AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES-INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED EAS SYSTEM FAULTS. *SC |
| 10002314 | STEERING SYSTEM GROAN. *TT |
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