Land Rover Range RoverModel year report

1989 Land Rover Range Rover Problems

Complaints: 5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 213,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 1campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating: —overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy: 12 mpgcombined, 3.9L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 11 city / 14 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Land Rover Range Rover (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Land Rover Range Rover. The part named most often is fuel system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 213,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the tank assembly and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while parked, fuel leaked from the rear of the vehicle without warning. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 95v155000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 250,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10652354, filed 2014-11, 250,000 miles

Electrical system: “Parts supplier says this is a problem associated with this vehicle and that shorts may cause fire. Manufacturer states it's not a problem until they say it's a problem . Per their recommendation, part will be taken to service dealer for inspection.”

NHTSA complaint #729427, filed 2000-08

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 176,000 and 250,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 213,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1989 Land Rover Range Rover version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

Version	Engine	Transmission	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
Range Rover 4WD/AWD	3.9L 8-cyl	4-speed automatic	11	14	12	$6,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

95V155000Aug 11, 1995
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Covers: Land Rover Range Rover 1987–1991
The bottom of the fuel tank can corrode over time allowing fuel to leak.

Recall details for the 1989 Land Rover Range Rover → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.

10136669Mar 8, 2018Electrical system. The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
10125267Sep 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
10102683Oct 28, 2014Engine, Fuel system. "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…
10016661Mar 16, 2005Suspension. Air suspension diagnostic guidelines-incorrectly diagnosed eas system faults.

Other model years of the Land Rover Range Rover

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2025	9	3,300	5	—	23	—	Too new
2024	10	21,000	10	—	20	—	Too new
2023	22	17,000	11	—	—	—	Too new
2021	12	37,000	5	—	18	—	Not enough data
2020	27	950	5	—	18	53 · Typical	Rising
2019	15	17,000	3	—	18	—	Rising
2018	28	4,750	4	—	18	43 · Typical	Stable
2017	62	53,000	8	—	16	53 · Typical	Rising
2016	79	61,000	13	—	19	48 · Typical	Rising
2015	71	70,000	8	—	19	52 · Typical	Rising
2014	42	32,000	10	—	19	54 · Typical	Rising
2013	26	40,500	6	—	16	35 · Fewer	Falling
2012	20	51,906	4	—	15	—	Falling
2011	15	88,936	3	—	15	—	Rising
2010	14	75,000	5	—	14	—	Not enough data
2009	5	111,303	4	—	14	—	Not enough data
2008	30	98,500	3	—	14	0 · Fewer	Falling
2007	14	72,953	3	—	14	—	Not enough data
2006	53	91,836	2	—	14	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2005	35	60,020	1	—	12	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
2004	51	73,000	1	—	12	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
2003	97	66,052	1	—	13	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
2002	14	72,730	0	—	12	—	Not enough data
2001	7	80,000	1	—	13	—	Not enough data
2000	26	79,500	3	—	13	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1999	29	92,590	5	—	13	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1998	24	78,500	3	—	13	—	Stable
1997	21	100,000	3	—	13	—	Stable
1996	35	152,000	3	—	13	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1995	25	79,650	7	—	13	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1994	10	110,000	0	—	13	—	Not enough data
1993	8	93,000	0	—	12	—	Not enough data
1992	6	151,000	0	—	13	—	Not enough data
1990	13	—	3	—	13	—	Not enough data
1989	5	213,000	1	—	12	—	Not enough data

All Land Rover Range Rover model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Land Rover Range Rover have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Land Rover Range Rover as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1989 Land Rover Range Rover is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 1989 Land Rover Range Rover been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1989 Land Rover Range Rover get?

The EPA rates the 1989 Land Rover Range Rover (Range Rover, 3.9L 8-cyl) at 12 mpg combined, 11 city and 14 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Land Rover Range Rover reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 213,000 miles and the middle half falls between 176,000 and 250,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.