1998 Land Rover Range Rover problems & reliability
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1998 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 17% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 13% |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 13% |
| Visibility | 3 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 8% |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% |
| Steering | 2 | 8% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 range rover. While driving 65 mph he noticed that steam suddenly started to enter the vehicle through the vents which distorted the drivers vision. A local mechanic stated that the o ring failed and needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were…”
Visibility · filed Oct 6, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 land rover range rover. Approximately three hours after parking the vehicle, two popping sounds were heard coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle then caught fire. The fire department stated that the failure of a heat source within the engine caused the fire. The vehicle was…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Dec 18, 2007
“Dt: the contact stated while driving the rear of the vehicle lifts up. The vehicle is hard to control. This occurs at any speed. He took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer replaced the compressor and two sensors on the rear suspension. These repairs were covered by the warranty. The vehicle is currently at the…”
Suspension · filed Dec 20, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover.
The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
SFCC_08MAR18_16 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 8, 2018
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SFCC-14SEP17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 14, 2017
"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…
SSM56457 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 28, 2014
Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
LTB00389NAS3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 19, 2013
Air suspension diagnostic guidelines-incorrectly diagnosed eas system faults. *sc
600105 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 16, 2005
Steering system groan. *tt
035701 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 7, 2003
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…
SRE0007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 8, 2000
Some customers may experience an eas fault message center warnings, audible warnings, and driver control switch lights remaining illuminated. *tt
680100NAS · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2000
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 1998 Land Rover Range Rover has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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