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2000 Land Rover Range Rover Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover, most often about the transmission (31% of complaints). It is 11th of 26 Range Rover model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2000 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Transmission
8 complaints · 31%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive), manual transmission.
I purchased a 2000 Range Rover from bear valley rovers in atlanta and the vehicle was/is in pristine shape . When I purchased it, it had 43,000 miles with 5,000 miles remaining on the warranty. At 53,000 the transmission went bad and had to be replaced. This is not normal that a transmission would only last 53,000…
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership on december 2003 for regular maintenance, and the technician determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The consumer was told the part was unavailable.
Engine
5 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 111,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. Whenever the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, she would hear a loud noise. There are no warning indicators illuminated when the failure occurs. The dealer stated that the intake manifold developed a large hole and, because it was a hole instead of a split, the…
While driving 55 MPH on I-80, my 2000 Range Rover engine cut out, after pulling to the side of the road, a small flame was visible under the rear engine. An entire fire extinguisher was emptied under the car, yet the vehicle burned up 100%. A total loss of all contents of the vehicle. My son was lucky to escape from…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices, windshield wiper/washer.
Suspension
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: front, rear.
Air bags
3 complaints · 12%The contact owned a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to avoid a collision ahead and the vehicle skidded off the road. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete barrier and a light post. The air bag failed to deploy. The contacts head/face struck…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Land Rover Range Rover recalls
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement could result in a crash or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to various failure modes of the transmission. One of these failure models results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set.
Stability control: automatic (asc)
Risk: This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
Fix: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.
Brakes: caliper
Risk: Caliper disengagement from the axle could result causing reduced vehicle stability when braking and possibly locking up of the affected wheel.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles to verify that the proper torque has been applied.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. One or both of the bolts that retain the brake caliper to the axle may have missed a final assembly torque operation. Consequently they may be loose or possibly missing.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (8 complaints); engine (5 complaints, typically around 111,000 miles); visibility and wipers (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 16, 2000 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Land Rover Range Rover?
- It is 11th of 26 Range Rover model years by number of complaints, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.