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US recalls (1)
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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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.
Owner complaints (7)
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover (1 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 38 model years of this model, it ranks #32 for the most complaints (median 21).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 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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