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US recalls (3)
Power train: automatic transmission
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Electronic stability control: automatic (asc)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Powertrain
2001-01-19 · campaign 2001-123
On certain vehicles, water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to various failure modes of the transmission. One of these failure modes results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set. Correction: Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.
Brakes
2000-09-28 · campaign 2000-208 · 12 vehicles
Certain vehicles may not have had the correct torque applied to the brake caliper mounting bolts. Incorrectly tightened bolts could work loose, placing the effectiveness of the braking system in jeopardy, increasing the risk of collision with the potential for injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Brake caliper mounting bolts will be inspected and correctly torqued if required.
Owner complaints (26)
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (2 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 38 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 21).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 8 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | |
| Visibility | 3 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Air bags | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Land Rover Range Rover version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Range Rover 4.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,300 |
| Range Rover 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 11 | 14 | 12 | $6,850 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport
Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.