1998 Land Rover Range Rover: common problems and reliability
25 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about fuel system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 1998 Range Rover?The 1998 Land Rover Range Rover has 25 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel system and suspension.
Safety record for the 1998 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1998 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1998 a good year for the Range Rover?
Across the 29 Range Rover model years we track, complaint volume runs from 7 (2001) to 252 (2015). With 25 complaints, the 1998 Range Rover sits below the model's median of 42.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1998 Range Rover
engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Campaign 00V328000VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN AREAS WHERE THE COOLANT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
engine and engine cooling
Campaign 99V007000VEHICLE 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.
engine and engine cooling
Campaign 98V149000VEHICLE 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, with a clear distinction between the vehicle's aspirational qualities and its practical ownership experience.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Range Rover. See the full Range Rover owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Range Rover listings typically run $22,700–$38,139.
Other Range Rover model years
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