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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1998 Land Rover Range Rover Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
13%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
115,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles.

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 1998 Range Rover. While driving 65 MPH he noticed that steam suddenly started to enter the vehicle through the vents which distorted the drivers vision. A local mechanic stated that the o ring failed and needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 115000. Updated 12/07/09 updated 12/09/09.”

NHTSA complaint #10286530, filed 2009-10, 115,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025111%
2024220%
202315%
201814%
201712%
201425%
201328%
200636%
200217%
2000312%
1998313%
1997210%
1996411%
1995416%
1994220%

Other parts of the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover

Fuel system
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Transmission 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 30, 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