Most common 1995 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Share of the 25 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Land Rover Range Rover complaints by model year
Best Range Rover years: 2022, 2012, 2011. Years to avoid: 2017, 2023, 2016, 2003, 2004. Compare all years →
1995 Land Rover Range Rover recalls (7)
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Coolant system leaks have been identified in areas where the coolant could be subjected to elevated temperatures.
Remedy: Dealers will make a series of modifications to several underhood hose components to eliminate the release of engine coolant.
Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. As a result of water ingress and subsequent ice blockage, the transmission breather tube can become clogged, expelling transmission fluid from the dipstick tube onto hot engine components.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the transmission breather tube from the inner fender and a section of the hose will be cut at an angle.
Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Certain underhood hose and tubing components can fail allowing fluid to leak, such as engine coolant, windshield wiper fluid, and automatic transmission fluid.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace these components. Note that not all components will need to be replaced.
Vehicle speed control
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. As a result of chaffing of a cruise control wire, the steering wheel rotary coupler can overheat and inadvertently deploy the driver's air bag.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fusible link which will protect the rotary coupler from overheating.
Suspension › Rear
The rear radius arm, which locates the rear axle, can fail at the extruded aluminum chassis eye end.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear radius arm assemblies.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The idler pulley, part of the engine front end serpentine belt system, can fail resulting in serpentine belt damage or disengagement.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the idler pulley with a newly designed idler pulley.
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Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
A flexible brake hose that connects the hydraulic pump to the anti-lock brake system (ABS) valve block assembly can leak causing loss of brake fluid.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if it is fitted with the suspect hose and then replace the suspect hose with the latest design.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 1995 Land Rover Range Rover:
Underhood fires
Alleged flame erupted under the hood, while the vehicle wer being driven
Underhood fires
Alleged owners report that flames erupt underhood, while the vehicle is being driven
What 1995 Land Rover Range Rover owners say
Steering
Lost all steering. Steering wheel totally disconnected. Repairs were replace steering wheel coupler, cruise casette and rotary coupler, rear tie rod assembly. The whole thing snapped, moments before pulling onto the highway - catastrophic failure, lucky no one was killed. Dealer says car was in an accident (it was not ). Repair person said failure would have occurred as an immediate result of an accident. Car driven the night before, no accident, ever, no problems before complete failure. Car was being driven when failure occurred.
Failure of c.v. Joint nearly caused major accident. Steering became impossible. Failure of c.v. Joint due to faulty design of oil seals. Manufacturer has been quietley been advising upgrade to seal system and repalcment of oil with life time grease. Dealer failed to perform or advise of said upgrades.
Engine & cooling
Recall 95V157000 concerning pulley crankshaft. Consumer was concerned that vehicle lost power steering assist while driving 50 MPH. This was due to the disengagement of the engine pulley. Consumer contacted the dealer. Dealer informed the consumer that recall repairs were already performed.
The air billows failed under normal circumstances, it took the dealer approx. 1 month to repair at a cost of $1,600. Within 24 hours of receiving the vehicle back, the engine siezed. The manufacturer was to attempt to repair with a refurbed engine, (estimated repair cost to be approx. $3,000 - $6,000.) it has been over two months, and the dealer has not progressed at all with the repair. The dealer has also refused a loaner vehicle, obviously due to the extended time required to attempt the repair. The dealer has failed to communicate any progress to date. All communications have been made by myself in an effort to inquire about any progress. None to date to report. I am extremely frustrated at the level of service received to date, and am suspicious of the huge and financially severe problematic circumstances leading to this report. …
Windows, wipers & sunroof
Driver,passenger latch-window assembly haved failed 4 times (2 each door). Unable to exit vehicle. Repaired 2 times on each door.
1995 Land Rover Range Rover engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 11 / 15 / 13 |
| 4.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 11 / 15 / 12 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Land Rover Range Rover a good car?
Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Range Rover rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Range Rover at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Land Rover Range Rover?
The steering — 5 complaints, 20% of all complaints for this model year, most often about steering wheel/handle bar. Next are the engine & cooling (4) and windows, wipers & sunroof (4).
How many recalls does the 1995 Land Rover Range Rover have?
There are 7 recalls for the 1995 Land Rover Range Rover, the most recent from October 16, 2000 (hoses/lines/piping/fittings). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Land Rover Range Rover?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2022, 2012 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2023, 2016, 2003 and 2004. See the full Land Rover Range Rover years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Land Rover Range Rover problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 125,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.