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2000 Land Rover Range Rover problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2000 Land Rover Range Rover sits mid-pack among Range Rover years: 34 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 25, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across transmission (8), engine (5), and suspension (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

34

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

4

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Range Rover years?

Range Rover NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted133 complaints1974: 0 complaints1987: 3 complaints1988: 2 complaints1989: 6 complaints1990: 14 complaints1991: 7 complaints1992: 6 complaints1993: 25 complaints1994: 13 complaints1995: 46 complaints1996: 50 complaints1997: 27 complaints1998: 28 complaints1999: 38 complaints2000: 34 complaints2001: 7 complaints2002: 25 complaints2003: 133 complaints2004: 78 complaints2005: 44 complaints2006: 84 complaints2007: 22 complaints2008: 36 complaints2009: 5 complaints2010: 23 complaints2011: 20 complaints2012: 22 complaints2013: 37 complaints2014: 67 complaints2015: 102 complaints2016: 95 complaints2017: 84 complaints2018: 38 complaints2019: 27 complaints2020: 24 complaints2021: 12 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 33 complaints2024: 16 complaints2025: 12 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Range Rover NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Land Rover Range Rover problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission824%
Engine515%
Suspension412%
Airbags39%
Electrical System39%
Visibility & Wipers39%
Steering26%
Lighting26%
Body & Structure13%
Tires & Wheels13%
Brakes13%
Other13%

Does the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

00V377000TransmissionNovember 16, 2000 · 59,445 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.

00V142001Electrical SystemOctober 16, 2000 · 36,911 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ENGINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS (POWER STEERING, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AIR CONDITIONING AND ACE).

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED IDLER PULLEY.

00V187000BrakesJuly 3, 2000 · 314 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

CALIPER DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE AXLE COULD RESULT CAUSING REDUCED VEHICLE STABILITY WHEN BRAKING AND POSSIBLY LOCKING UP OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES TO VERIFY THAT THE PROPER TORQUE HAS BEEN APPLIED.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“CONSUMER HAS HAD FEW INCIDENTS WITH VEHICLE ROLLING FORWARD. DEALER HAS TRIED SOME REPAIRS THAT HAVE NOT REMEDIED VEHICLE FORM ROLLING. CONSUMER PICKED VEHICLE UP ON JUNE 8 2001 FROM DELEAR. DEALER ADJUSTED TRANSMISSION LINKAGE, AND NEXT DAY CONSUMER PARKED IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. VEHICLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 1, 2001 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. HE NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD OF HIS VEHICLE. WITHIN MINUTES, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 9, 2009 · fire

“WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT SUSPENSION DROP OUT. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SIX TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · January 13, 2003

“BRAKE/FOG LAMP ASSEMBLY (REAR TAILGATE MOUNT) LEAKS WATER INTO THE REFLECTIVE LENS AREA, CREATING SAFETY HAZARD. DRIVER'S DOOR MIRROR, PREVIOUSLY REPLACED FOR SAME DEFECT, VIBRATES WHEN VEHICLE IN MOTION, CAUSING DISTRACTION AND INABILITY TO VIEW IMAGES TO REAR AND SIDE, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT WITH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · August 8, 2000

“TL* 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 25, 2018 · crash

2000 Land Rover Range Rover — common questions

Is the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?

It is close to typical for the Range Rover: 34 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2000 Range Rover problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (8 complaints), engine (5 complaints), suspension (4 complaints).

Does the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Land Rover Range Rover years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Range Rover years to avoid are 2003, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2006, 2004, 2014, 1996, 1995, 2005, 2018, 1999, 2013, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. The cleanest record among Range Rover years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.