There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover, but owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Land Rover Range Rover problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 9 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Suspension | 4 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air Suspension System — 3
- Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit — 3
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 2
- Visibility › Windshield — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and Associated Pulleys — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 76,461 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2002 Land Rover Range Rover complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Steering · at 180,000 miles · reported Aug 9, 2016
While driving at 60 MPH on the maryland 495 beltway (Highway) my vehicle (Steering wheel, body of vehicle, myself, etc.) just started shaking violently and extremely hard to control. I was horrified and at the same time I had to look out for other vehicles on all sides while I slowed down to 45 MPH. Now, down the road and with very light traffic near, I started increasing my speed to 55-60 to see what was wrong and around 60 MPH the violent shaking started. I reduced the speed to 45 MPH. While trying to diagnose, I started to increase my speed and at 55 MPH I hit a bump in the road and it…
Power Train · at 139,776 miles · reported Jul 8, 2013
Driving on the freeway going about 55 MPH the car started shaking I almost hit a car and could have drove off the side of the freeway as I lost control of the vehicle I was so scared there was no warning. I'm still having chest pains from this incident this morning. I had to pay over 100.00 just to have it towed back home. Not sure how I'm going to pay for it and don't know what to do now.
Power Train · at 92,000 miles · reported Nov 8, 2007
Pulled up at traffic lights, on green went to pull away, drive would not engage. Selected neutral then drive to hear loud grinding noise. Selected neutral again and called wrecker to recover. Land rover dealer reported mis-alignment of front differential, causing front diff splines to fail. Repair costs $1,000.
Power Train · at 33,000 miles · reported Oct 1, 2007
The contact owns a 2002 land rover range rover. While driving 65 MPH, the gear shaft began making a loud noise and the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to pull over, but the vehicle would not remain in park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the differential needed to be replaced at the cost of $2,200. The current and failure mileages were 33,000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 100 miles · reported Jun 5, 2007
The contact owns a 2002 land rover range rover. The contact stated that the door locks jam and the vehicle doors are unable to be opened. There were no warning indicators and the failure occurred intermittently. The dealer diagnosed the cause of failure as the driver's door cam kit. The dealer replaced the part, however, the failure continues to occur intermittently. The purchase date, engine size, and current mileage were unknown. The failure mileage was 100. The speakers were fuzzy, the battery would disconnect, the radio was replaced, the air suspension failed, the front and left air bags…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover?
Owners report power train problems most often (9 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 76,461 miles.
Are Land Rover recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Land Rover dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.