1996 Land rover Range rover problems
The Land Rover Range Rover, generally shortened to Range Rover, is a 4x4 luxury SUV produced by Land Rover, a marque and sub-brand of Jaguar Land Rover. The Range Rover line was launched in 1970 by British Leyland and is now in its fifth generation.
Additional models have been launched under the Range Rover name, including the Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Evoque, and Range Rover Velar.
History
The Rover Company (originator of the Land Rover marque) was experimenting with a larger model than the Land Rover Series in 1951, when the Rover P4-based two-wheel-drive "Road Rover" project was developed by Gordon Bashford. This was shelved in 1958 and the idea lay dormant until 1966, when engineers Spen King and Bashford set to work on a new model.
The first Range Rover prototype was built in 1967 with plate number SYE 157F. The design of the Range Rover was finalised in 1969. Twenty-six Velar-badged engineering development vehicles were built between 1969 and 1970 and were road registered with the number plates YVB151H through to YVB177H.
Though being chassis no. 3, YVB 153H is believed to have been the first off the production line as a vehicle in that colour was urgently required for marketing. (The Range Rover with chassis no. 1 was a green model with the registration "YVB 151H", and is now on exhibition at Huddersfield Land Rover Centre, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire). The Velar name was derived from the Italian "velare" meaning to veil or to cover. Range Rover development engineer Geof Miller used the name as a decoy for registering pre-production Range Rovers. The Velar company was registered in London and produced 40 pre-production vehicles that were built between 1967 and 1970.
The Range Rover was launched in 1970. In the early 1970s, the Musée du Louvre in Paris exhibited a Range Rover as an "exemplary work of industrial design".
In 1971, ex-Cream drummer Ginger Baker used the unproven Range Rover to drive from Algeria to Lagos, Nigeria, to set up a recording studio and jam with Fela Kuti. Predating the Paris-Dakar rally the subsequent documentary is replete with such terrain, documenting the vehicle's endurance.
In 1972, the British Trans-Americas Expedition became the first vehicle-based expedition to traverse the Americas from north to south, including traversing the roadless Darién Gap. The specially modified Range Rovers used for this expedition are now on display in the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust collection at Gaydon, Warwickshire.
Range Rover sub-brands have been launched. In 2004, Land Rover debuted the Range Rover Sport, based on the Land Rover Discovery platform. Later models received the latest Range Rover platform. In 2011 came the Range Rover Evoque, and in 2017 the Range Rover Velar (re-using the name of the very first, pre-production Range Rovers).
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Common 1996 Land rover Range rover problems
The Land Rover Range Rover, produced in 1996, is known for its luxurious features and off-roading capabilities. However, it also has some common problems that owners frequently report.
One of the most significant issues is poor reliability, which is common among Land Rovers.
The Range Rover has never appeared in the JD Power survey, and the results for other Land Rovers do not inspire confidence.
Air suspension is another common problem with Range Rovers of all generations, including the 1996 model.
The transmission in the 1996 Range Rover can also have potential problems.
Cooling malfunctions with the cooling system in the Range Rover Classic are fairly common.
In summary, the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover has several common problems, including poor reliability, air suspension issues, transmission problems, and cooling malfunctions. While these issues can be expensive to repair, regular maintenance and check-ups can help prevent them from becoming more serious.
Were old Land Rovers reliable?
Very early Land Rovers, made during the 1960's through the 1980's, were pretty simple and reliable machines. They were rugged and were capable off-road vehicles on-par with many Jeeps and Toyota FJ40 Land Cruisers.
Are Land Rover Range Rovers reliable?
According to Autotrader executive editor Brian Moody, the Range Rover is not the most reliable and faces significantly more problems than other used cars — especially with the electronics. “Used Range Rovers are often less reliable than other types of used cars,” Moody said.
What are the disadvantages of a Range Rover?
The most commonly reported issues include problems with the electrical system, suspension, and transmission. While there are some clear pros and cons to owning a Range Rover, it's ultimately up to the individual to decide whether the vehicle's luxury and capability are worth the cost of repairs and maintenance.
What Land Rover has the least problems?
Which Land Rover model requires the least maintenance? While the results of What Car's 2021 Reliability Survey found that the most reliable luxury SUV was the Range Rover Velar (2017-present), this doesn't mean that it requires less maintenance than any other Range Rover model.
1996 Land rover Range rover car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Land rover Range rover problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Suspension problems
- Visibility problems
- Latches/locks/linkages problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1996 Land rover Range rover vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1996 Land rover Range rover
The NHTSA has received 39 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1996 Land rover Range rover. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1996 Land rover Range rover vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-03-14
- VIN: SALPV1442TA
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-19
- VIN: SALPV1447TA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: COOLING SYSTEM. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-26
- VIN: SALPV1441TA
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT STATED HAS 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH AUTO GLASS REPAIR AND HE FELT THAT ALL LAND ROVER DOOR WINDOWS WERE IMPROPERLY DESIGNED. THE REASON WHY THE WINDOWS WEREIMPROPERLY DESIGNEDWAS BECAUSE THE MEDAL WAS TOO THIN AND THERE WAS TOO MUCH STRESS ON THE WINDOWS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-06
- Fire: 1
- VIN: SALPV1246TA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-04
- VIN: SALPE1247TA
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: FRONT DRIVER-SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. DETERMINED TO BE A BROKEN STALK ASSEMBLY. REPLACED AT LAND ROVER DEALERSHIP AT A COST OF $283.*AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-05-26
- VIN: SALPV1446TA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: EAS FAULT; HAD IN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS. ALWAYS FAILS AGAIN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. SPENT OVER $2500 ON IT SO FAR. MOST RECENT FAILURE NOV 03; FIRST FAILURE MAY 02
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-26
- VIN: SALPV1447TA
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: DRIVER DOOR IS LOCKED, ALL THE DOORS OPEN BUT THE DRIVER'S DOES NOT ,REGARDLESS UNLOCKING IT WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY OR THE MANUAL KEY TURNING. THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-05-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: SALPV1244TA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.*AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-06
- VIN: SALPV124XTA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THESE COMPONENTS ALL FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERESTATE, PUTTING ME AND MY PASSENGER IN DANGER. THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT FEEL THAT IT IS RESPONCIBLE FOR FIXING THE PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH THEY CLIAM THAT IT IS VERY COMMON. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY, CHRYSLER SERVICE CONTRACTS DOES NOT HAVE IT LISTED AS A DEFECT THEY COVER. I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF SOMEONE COULD LOOK INTO THE COMPLAIN RECORD FOR THESE SPECIFIC PROBLEMS AND HELP ME TO FIND A RESOLUTION WITH LAND ROVER. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME.NO SAFETY DEFECT.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-06
- VIN: SALPV124XTA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THESE COMPONENTS ALL FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERESTATE, PUTTING ME AND MY PASSENGER IN DANGER. THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT FEEL THAT IT IS RESPONCIBLE FOR FIXING THE PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH THEY CLIAM THAT IT IS VERY COMMON. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY, CHRYSLER SERVICE CONTRACTS DOES NOT HAVE IT LISTED AS A DEFECT THEY COVER. I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF SOMEONE COULD LOOK INTO THE COMPLAIN RECORD FOR THESE SPECIFIC PROBLEMS AND HELP ME TO FIND A RESOLUTION WITH LAND ROVER. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME.NO SAFETY DEFECT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-05
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE TO LEFT OR RIGHT, AND COULD SMELL SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD. THEN, PULLED OFF TO SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE THEN, HAD TO BE TOWED.*AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-28
- VIN: SALPV1249TA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION FAILED. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-04
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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. *SLC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-10
- VIN: SALPVL1246T
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: DOOR LOCKS WHEN THE-WHEN THE SERVO MOTOR FOR THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED IT FAILED IN THE DEAD BOLT LOCKED POSITION.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-10
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AND CAN ONLY BE OPENED BY REMOVING THE DOOR PANEL AND REMOVING THE DEAD BOLT MECHANISM. THE CAR CAN NOT BE OPENED BY KEY OR SWITCH, IF YOU ARE IN THE CAR AND THE DOOR AUTOMATICALLY LOCK YOU MUST BREAK A WINDOW TO ESCAPE THE CAR. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAYS IT CAN HAPPEN IF YOU SHUT OFF THE KEY AND DO NOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHIN 8 SECONDS. MY KIDS DRIVE THAT CAR AND NOW MUST CLIMB OUT THROUGH THE DRIVERS DOOR AS THAT IS THE ONLY ONE THAT STILL OPENS. WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY GET INTO A MINOR OR MAJOR MISHAP AND THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-04-25
- VIN: SALPV1246TA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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. *AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-01
- VIN: SALPV1449TA
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: REARVIEW MIRROW IS LIQUID FILLED WHICH IS DRYING UP/SAGGING, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, A DISTORTED VISION. *AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: SALPE1441TA
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: EAS HAS FAILED, DEALER ALREADY REPAIRED. EAS LIGHT KEEP FLASHING, DEALER CAN'T FIX PROBLEM. SUSPENSION GO TO EXTEND MODE, DEALER CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-27
- VIN: SALPE144XTA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: SALPV1244TA
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-01-12
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-04-13
- VIN: SALJN1243TA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-04-13
- VIN: SALJN1243TA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: VEHICLE COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH A STATIONARY OBJECT AND AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-03-01
- VIN: SALJN1243TA
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING OIL LEAKAGE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: SALPE1249TA
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: DOOR LATCH FAILED.
1996 Land rover Range rover recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1996 Land rover Range rover.
- Manufacturer: LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN AREAS WHERE THE COOLANT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: ROVER GROUP, LIMITED
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: ROVER GROUP, LIMITED
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
Negative 1996 Land rover Range rover car reviews
Positive 1996 Land rover Range rover car reviews
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This is a great overall and very safe car.
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I hope you're doing well! I noticed that you bought your car last year with 115,000 miles. It's great to hear that you've had very few problems so far. I understand that the 1995 model year has a few quirks, such as air bags that make it very difficult to add aftermarket grill guards and other things. However, I'm glad to hear that you've been able to add a roof rack, an ax, and some other goodies. It's always great to have some extra features! Lastly, I'm happy to hear that you have a great stereo. Have a wonderful day!
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We bought a 1996 Range Rover HSE a year ago and it has been the best vehicle we've ever driven, when it's working. Although we've had to replace the alternator, engine computer, air suspension compressor, and numerous other parts, costing us thousands, it has still been worth it. Whenever there was a problem, the in-dash display warned us and the engine electronically limited its speed. It has never left us stranded or needed to be towed.
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Enjoy the room! This SUV is the epitome of luxury and performance, with unparalleled build quality and styling both on and off the road.
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I hope you're enjoying your new vehicle! It sounds like you made a great choice. The built quality is superb and the styling is unique and solid looking. Plus, the EAS is a convenient feature for getting in and out. With routine maintenance, you can expect to keep this vehicle rolling for 200-300k miles without any problems. Enjoy the comfort, especially in the rear seat of the LWB model!
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Are you having problems with your 1996 Land rover Range rover?
Ronaldo Braun 2024-10-02
Owning this vehicle has been a mix of experiences. While we have enjoyed some great moments, we have also had to deal with some lows. Unfortunately, we tend to dislike the RR the most just after we've paid another $2K repair bill. However, shortly before it breaks again, we love it. We bought it as a family hauler right before the birth of our second boy, and it has done a decent job of hauling us to Tahoe a few times. It has never stranded us anywhere, and there is plenty of space inside. However, we have noticed that its resale value has dropped so quickly that we're upside down on the loan and can't sell without paying $. The controls, especially the power window switches, can be a bit confusing. The owners manual is more than 200 pages, and you have to read every one. Despite these challenges, we have had some great moments with this vehicle.
Kiley Kemmer 2024-09-03
I initially wrote a book on the problems I've experienced with my car. Listen, I would advise you not to get sucked in by the hype. This car is not worth the investment. I recommend reading the reviews, Consumer Reports, and making an informed decision, not one based on emotion like I did. I would never, ever purchase another Land Rover. I've spent close to $7000 fixing all kinds of stuff on this car.
Rashad Schuppe 2024-07-22
Although this is a solid ride, I would not recommend buying this SUV unless you have deep pockets. Unfortunately, in my experience, it has left me stranded and required over $6000 in repairs over the past 5 years. Additionally, I was unable to sell it or receive a fair market value for trade-in, even at a Land Rover dealership. The dealership did mention that this is a high-end vehicle, so it comes with high-end costs. Based on my experience, I will not be purchasing another Land Rover.
Maximilian Howe 2024-06-21
These cars make me wonder how Britain won the war. I bought mine new and it has had 2 motors, 5 transmissions, and has had every component fail - every switch, motor, light, door lock - you name it, it broke. However, it drives great when it's not in the shop and it is good off-road. Overall, it's not a good value car and it's expensive to fix.
Barry Willms 2024-02-03
It seems like there's always something that needs repairing. Recently, I've had to replace the BeCM for $2200 and I'm in the process of converting to springs. Additionally, I've had to replace eight center-caps for the wheels at $22 each, and I've had some issues with the rear hatch that cost $200 to fix. I also had to replace the Os2 sensor, which was fortunately covered under recall, but the dealer still wanted to charge for labor.