Complaints
28
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Land Rover Range Rover Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
#23 complaints
Fuel System, Other
#32 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1998 Land Rover Range Rover — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1998 Land Rover Range Rover has 28 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (3 complaints); Fuel System, Other (3 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover include 4 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 Land Rover Range Rover?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Land Rover Range Rover reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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