2000 Land Rover Range Rover problems & reliability
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover, alongside 3 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.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2000 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles were involved in 3 fatal crashes 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 31% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 19% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 12% |
| Suspension | 3 | 12% |
| Visibility | 3 | 12% |
| Steering | 2 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 4% |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% |
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 owned a 2000 land rover range rover. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the brake pedal was depressed to avoid a collision ahead and the vehicle skidded off the road. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete barrier and a light post. The air bag failed to deploy. The contacts head/face…”
Air Bags · filed May 21, 2019
“I was driving down for I-485 s at 30-35 miles per hour. Without any warning the driver shaft flew from under the vehicle. I took exit 39 & the vehicle sounded. As I struggled to get home the axle rod broke. I got home parked & it I need to get it fixed. *tr”
Power Train · filed May 1, 2014
“I was driving at ~10-15 mph around lake mead in nv. As I pulled to a stop sign smoke began to come from under the hood of the car. At first I thought the car was overheating and tried to navigate it to the side of the road. All the cars systems went out before I got it off the road (30 seconds from the first smoke)…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Apr 18, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
15 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2000 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
Software Update.
SSM71360 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 28, 2014
Software Update.
SSM70258 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2013
Air Conditioning compressors premature failure due to incorrect run in procedure
SSM69318 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2013
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
Recall action-right side exhaust manifold cracking. *sc
166 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 8, 2005
Steering system groan. *tt
035701 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 7, 2003
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 2000 Land Rover Range Rover has 3 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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