1998 Land Rover Range Rover Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“While driving at highway speed of 65 MPH a fire started in engine compartment; reason unknown. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #8008563, filed 2002-04“While driving the vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was totaled. The vehicle was repaired under manufacturer's recall for underhood fire. The manufacturer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #844903, filed 1999-08Related service bulletins
- 10136669Mar 8, 2018The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 67% |
| 2024 | 2 | 20% |
| 2023 | 4 | 18% |
| 2021 | 5 | 42% |
| 2020 | 10 | 37% |
| 2019 | 2 | 13% |
| 2018 | 12 | 43% |
| 2017 | 8 | 13% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 | 11 | 26% |
| 2013 | 5 | 19% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 7% |
| 2007 | 2 | 14% |
| 2006 | 15 | 28% |
| 2005 | 3 | 9% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 14% |
| 2000 | 1 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 | 2 | 10% |
| 1996 | 4 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 8% |
| 1994 | 1 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology