Tl* the contact owns a 1996 land rover range rover. While driving various speeds, the vehicle started to overheat and then stalled. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine, poured antifreeze into the radiator, waited a few minutes, restarted the vehicle, and drove to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the radiator, water pump, thermostat, and fan clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.
1996 Land Rover Range Rover engine problems
12 complaints (34% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 34%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Engine5
- Engine: gasoline3
- Exhaust system1
- Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
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Land Rover Range Rover engine problems in other years
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Coolant system leaks have been identified in areas where the coolant could be subjected to elevated temperatures.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 00V328000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V007000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V149000 · Recall details
What 1996 Land Rover Range Rover owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Cooling system.
On april 6 2006 at 1:30 am I pulled into my parking space. I noticed that there was smoke coming from under the hood of my car. My boyfriend to take a look. When he opened the hood there was a fire. We tired to put it out but had no success so a resident called the fire department and they came to control the fire. Until now we don't know what cause the fire. As I was checking on safety recalls we came across this web site and read up on a recall campaign-(coolant system durability 1995 to 1999 my land rover range rover). If this is the cause of the fire to my vehicle shouldn't (land rover) be responsible for our damage? Looking for to hearing from you and settling this matter. Sincerely yours.
Recall 98 v 149 000/underhood fire: shortly after recall repairs were done vehicle developed a cracked engine. Dealer and the manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving, air conditioner suddenly cut off, smoke coming from the glove box filled the cabin, the hood was lifted and there was a clicking noise, engine ignited and front end meleted to the ground, vehicle was totalled, fire department felt it was definately not the fuel line, however they did smell gas.
While driving locally, in the neighborhood engine check light came on. Called dealer who told consumer to bring the car in. Was about 4 miles from home and the temperature gauge registered hot. Stopped immediately, called aaa and had it towed. Was told by dealer that the number one engine cylinder dropped into the piston because it moved, allowing anti-freeze to get into the engine.
This is the second time the radiator hose "just fell off" the radiator side. At 5000 miles while idleing the hose fell off and land rover replaced the motor. Two months ago I had the vehicle serviced per the hose recall. Land rover will not give me any assurence of that I will not have continued problems with the radiator/hoses as I live in the desert this is of great concern to me as it gets in the 130 range duning the summer. This could be life threatening for my children and myself
While driving at 60 MPH the engine check light came on, and there was an oil leak coming from the engine. Vehicle has been in the shop six times and the dealer can't determine the problem.
Door latch failed.
Exhaust system malfunctioned. In addition, engine valve cover gasket failed, resulting in an oil leak. Also, sway bar bolts broke/transmission/door lock and latch/rear lamps and remote control failed.
Questions about the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover engine
Does the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover have engine problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover, 34% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1996 Land Rover Range Rover engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover engine?
Yes, 3 recalls: 00V328000, 99V007000, 98V149000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Land Rover Range Rover have bad engine?
The Land Rover Range Rover model years with the most engine complaints are 1996 (12 complaints), 2018 (11 complaints) and 2004 (10 complaints).
Other 1996 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Locks 5Suspension 5Electrical 4Visibility 4Airbags 2Body 2Transmission 2Acceleration 1Brakes 1Fuel system 1Lights 1Seat belts 1Steering 1
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