Most common 1999 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Share of the 29 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
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1999 Land Rover Range Rover recalls (5)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.
Vehicle speed control
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The cast alloy throttle body is heated by fluid bled from the cooling system, to prevent icing in extremely cold weather conditions. This fluid passes through a small attachment (plate) to the throttle body, which utilizes a cork gasket.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle body gasket, de-icer attachment, and securing hardware.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
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.
What 1999 Land Rover Range Rover owners say
Engine & cooling
Tl contact owns a 1999 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact heard a rattling sound and noticed that the heat shield surrounding the muffler was compromised. He took the vehicle to several dealers, but they could not locate any failure. The contact stated that the heat from the exhaust melted the plastic gas tank and surrounding wires. The exhaust is located next to the gas tank, unlike most vehicles. The design has fused the fuel pump to the gas tank. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the heat from the exhaust has caused a dangerous fuel leak. The exhaust system was repaired for $2,000 by a local mechanic. The mechanic stated that the fuel design was a safety hazard and caused the damage. Land Rover refused to repair the vehicle for free. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 110,000.
The car has had continous problems with the air conditioning and overheating. 3 or 4 times the car has been returned to me with the warning lights still on. Twice the car was returned to me and had to be towed back to the dealer the same day for overheating. The car has now been in the dealership over 5 weeks, 2 new wiring harnesses, the original harness put back in , and still is over heating. The dealer and the manufacturer have been contacted daily since the problem began in May. No effort to replace/buy back/trade my car has been accepted. Dealer never returns phone calls or calls when promised. Vehicle used for work (catering) and given small loaner car that is unacceptable for business. Dealer has no respect for consumer and does not provide service demanded for this price vehicle. Was also told this was dealer demonstrator and found out it was purchased at auction.
Steering
Recall component failed prior to repair (99v-278), consumer had difficulty in scheduling apt, power steering loss due to failure. Mjs
While driving belt tensioner failed, causing the flexible tooth timing belt to break, causing loss of power steering ability.
Brakes
Dear sir, have you been aware of an inadvertent long travel issue of service brake at older (series I-ii) ranger rovers ? This is already a known issue in Japan by initiating a surprise audit by Japan ministry of Land infrastructure and transport (mlit) against the national sales company, premium automobile incorporation (Japan) a few years ago. Not only a small volume (more than 50 cases), there have been lots of market feedbacks regarding this issue. This phenomenon is caused not only by the foul of ABS unit itself (caused by some metal debris within the ABS unit), but also fouls of actuator, ABS pump unit, and the pressure regulator. Once again the phenomenon experienced by lots of japanese customers is always the same; inadvertent long brake travel scarcely to shaffe the service brake pedal pad with the floor panel. …
I was driving my '99 Range Rover when my ABS, traction control and brake lights lit. Within minutes, I lost control of my brakes. Upon inspection, my brake pads were in good condition, the brake fluid canister was full (and there were no leaks), and when I checked my brake lines, I found that brake fluid was not pumping into the two rear brakes. I did research online and found that there were hundreds of people that have experienced the same problem: a failure of the brake modular unit. During the first half of 1999, the manufacturer used plastic components in the construction of the unit, but changed the plastic to steel. Since then, the owners of vehicles with plastic components have suffered brake failures resulting from the break down of the plastic components. This is absolutely a safety issue and there needs to be a recall. People could die!
1999 Land Rover Range Rover engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 15 / 13 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 11 / 15 / 13 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Land Rover Range Rover a good car?
Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Range Rover rates average: 1.2× 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 1999 Land Rover Range Rover?
The engine & cooling — 6 complaints, 21% of all complaints for this model year, most often about cooling system. Next are the steering (5) and brakes (5).
How many recalls does the 1999 Land Rover Range Rover have?
There are 5 recalls for the 1999 Land Rover Range Rover, the most recent from November 16, 2000 (automatic transmission). 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 1999 Land Rover Range Rover problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 95,000 miles; 21% 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.