2001 Land Rover Range Rover Problems & Complaints

Better than average70% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Range Rover at the same age

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 70% fewer than a typical Range Rover model year at the same age, making the 2001 one of the better Range Rover years. The most reported problem area is the air bags (1 complaint, typically around 15,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

7complaints
1recalls
1crashes
0fires
3injuries
0deaths

Most common 2001 Land Rover Range Rover problems

  • Air bags~15,000 miles
    114%
  • Suspension~80,000 miles
    114%
  • Electrical system~50,000 miles
    114%
  • Engine & cooling~73,000 miles
    114%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~90,000 miles
    114%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~98,000 miles
    114%
  • Seat belts~135,000 miles
    114%

Share of the 7 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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Owner complaints per model year, Land Rover Range Rover. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Range Rover years: 2022, 2012, 2011. Years to avoid: 2017, 2023, 2016, 2003, 2004. Compare all years →

2001 Land Rover Range Rover recalls (1)

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 00V-377 · Nov 16, 2000 · 59,445 vehicles

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.

2001 Land Rover Range Rover engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.0L 8-cyl4-speed automatic4WD/AWD12 / 16 / 13
4.6L 8-cyl4-speed automatic4WD/AWD11 / 14 / 12

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover a good car?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Range Rover rates better than average: 70% fewer complaints than 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 2001 Land Rover Range Rover?

The air bags — 1 complaint, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (1) and electrical system (1).

How many recalls does the 2001 Land Rover Range Rover have?

There is 1 recall for the 2001 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 2001 Land Rover Range Rover problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 80,000 miles; 14% 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.