1999 Land Rover Range Rover problems & reliability
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Land Rover Range Rover, alongside 4 safety recall campaigns. 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.
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 21% |
| Power Train | 5 | 17% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 17% |
| Steering | 5 | 17% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% |
| Tires | 2 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% |
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
“All 4 wheels locked up as the car was driving bringing car to an abrupt stop. If another car had been behind me we would have been rear ended and if it happened at a high rate of speed the car an accident would have occurred. *tr”
Tires · filed Sep 1, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 land rover range rover. The contact heard a rattling sound and noticed that the heat shield surrounding the muffler was compromised. He took the vehicle to several dealers, but they could not locate any failure. The contact stated that the heat from the exhaust melted the plastic gas tank…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Apr 21, 2009
“I was driving my '99 range rover when my abs, traction control and brake lights lit. Within minutes, I lost control of my brakes. Upon inspection, my brake pads were in good condition, the brake fluid canister was full (and there were no leaks), and when I checked my brake lines, I found that brake fluid was not…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Sep 14, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
20 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. The 10 most recent:
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
Information regarding vacuum port cap replacement. *yh
H252 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2001
Information regarding updated navigation software. *yh
860901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2001
Information regarding brake servo noise upon application. *yh
700101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2001
Technical information regarding malfunction indicator lamp illumination from mass air flow sensor. *tt
190301NAS · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2001
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 1999 Land Rover Range Rover has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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