1997 Land Rover Range Rover Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,006miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,006 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I have the light for the check engine on. The mechanic change the engine and still the light on. And while I drive on the freeway. It's stop suddenly and cut power. I call aaa to pick it up and it was the dynamitic and I fixed, but it turn it and stop while I drive it again. Also many time when I start the power it's not start from first time. I have to try many time until it catch power to start the engine..”
NHTSA complaint #10960148, filed 2017-03, 12 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, smoke began to emit through the vents and the hood. The contact discovered that there was fire coming from under the hood. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 00v328000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10668872, filed 2014-12, 180,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10102683Oct 28, 2014"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…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 3 | 30% |
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 10 | 36% |
| 2017 | 7 | 11% |
| 2016 | 7 | 9% |
| 2015 | 7 | 10% |
| 2014 | 9 | 21% |
| 2013 | 3 | 12% |
| 2012 | 4 | 20% |
| 2011 | 4 | 27% |
| 2010 | 6 | 43% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 2 | 6% |
| 2004 | 4 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 10% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Land Rover Range Rover
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
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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