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2001 Land Rover Range Rover problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

7

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Range Rover years?

Range Rover NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 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, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Land Rover Range Rover problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags114%
Electrical System114%
Engine114%
Fuel System114%
Seat Belts114%
Suspension114%
Transmission114%

Does the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM , LEVELING SYSTEM, IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. IT TAKES FIVE MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM TO STABILIZE TO A SAFE DRIVING HEIGHT. THE FIRST TIME THE SYSTEM FAILED IT TOOK SEVERAL MINUTES TO STABILIZE TO THE CORRECT LEVELING CYCLE. IT EVENTUALLY WENT TO THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · January 8, 2006

“LOCKING SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD MY TRUCK IN SEVERAL TIMES OVER THIS ISSUE. THEY HAVE CLEANED AND REPLACED CONNECTIONS. THEY ALSO REPLACED THE DOOR LOCK AND WIRING HARNESS AND 3 YEARS LATER I CAN NOT DRIVE MY TRUCK AND LEAVE IT . IT WILL NOT STAY LOCKED. THE SERVICE DEPT. EITHER LOOKS AT IT AND DOESN'T…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 1, 2003

“CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED AND STATED THE AIR BAGS MAY HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE. TS JG *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · August 20, 2002 · crash

“AFTER ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WERE MADE. RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT, MY DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED ME THAT MY ENGINE WAS DAMAGED, LEAKING OIL AND ANTIFREEZE. AND THAT THE REPAIR BILL WOULD BE A LARGE AMOUNT(1500.00). DEALER SAID HAVE IT REPAIRED ON MY NEXT MAINTENANCE INTERVAL. I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 7, 2007

“DURING MODERATE ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE AFTER RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE PEDAL NEEDS TO BE SHARPLY DEPRESSED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE OR TO RETURN TO THE CORRECT RPM. THE FAILURE IS CAUSED BY A STICKING IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 22, 2010

2001 Land Rover Range Rover — common questions

Is the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 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.