1997 Land Rover Range Rover Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 24%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, 24% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover. While driving 55 MPH, the contact was informed by another motorist that his vehicle was on fire. The contact pulled over, opened the door, and noticed flames underneath the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The dealer stated that they needed to inspect the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed and has not yet been taken to the dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10264828, filed 2009-04, 100,000 miles“While the consumer was driving the temperature gauge jumped up to high and smoke was coming from the hood, the consumer pulled the vehicle off the road and a passer by gave her a ride to a service station, upon returning the vehicle was on fire, possibly engine related.”
NHTSA complaint #567835, filed 2002-10“While driving suddenly and without any warning all coolant fluid gushed out of the vehicle. This could hav ecaused driver to lose control of vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership to be repaired. Vehicle was serviced for the same problem about 18 months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #835763, filed 1999-03Related recalls
- 00V328000Oct 16, 2000Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Coolant system leaks have been identified in areas where the coolant could be subjected to elevated temperatures.Covers: Land Rover Range Rover 1995–1999
- 99V007000Jan 19, 1999Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. As a result of water ingress and subsequent ice blockage, the transmission breather tube can become clogged…Covers: Land Rover Range Rover 1995–1999
- 98V149000Jul 1, 1998Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Certain underhood hose and tubing components can fail allowing fluid to leak, such as engine coolant, windshield…Covers: Land Rover Range Rover 1995–1998
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2007 | 2 | 14% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 9% |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 21% |
| 2001 | 1 | 14% |
| 2000 | 5 | 19% |
| 1999 | 6 | 21% |
| 1998 | 3 | 13% |
| 1997 | 5 | 24% |
| 1996 | 11 | 31% |
| 1995 | 4 | 16% |
| 1994 | 2 | 20% |
| 1993 | 2 | 25% |
| 1990 | 4 | 31% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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