The most-reported Range Rover run is SALME11463A (2003 builds) with 8 complaints, 5.3× the typical run. Power train problems make up 31% of reports; 2003 is the worst model year at 3.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 55 recall campaigns for Range Rover model years 2003–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Land Rover Range Rover has 335 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 7% of every Range Rover complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALME11463A•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| SALME11493A•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| SALME11424A•••••• | 2004 | — | 1 | |
| SALME11403A•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| SALME11453A•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| SALME11494A•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| SALME114X3A•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| SALME11443A•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| SALME11434A•••••• | 2004 | — | — | |
| SALME11413A•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| SALME11423A•••••• | 2003 | — | — | |
| SALME11483A•••••• | 2003 | — | — |
Each of the other 323 Range Rover runs has 4 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 219 Range Rover VINs so far, most often 2025, 2024, 2023 builds.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Land Rover Range Rover the gap between build years is 2.9×: a 2003 car draws 3.2 complaints per run, a 1997 one 1.1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 20 | 19 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 15 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 24 | 17 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 22 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 17 | 14 | — | |
| 2010 | 11 | 10 | — | |
| 2009 | 5 | 3 | — | |
| 2008 | 26 | 20 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 17 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 46 | 35 | — | |
| 2005 | 31 | 20 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 41 | 17 | — | |
| 2003 | 82 | 26 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 9 | 7 | — | |
| 2001 | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 20 | 16 | 2 | |
| 1999 | 21 | 14 | — | |
| 1998 | 20 | 14 | 2 | |
| 1997 | 11 | 10 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2003 at 3.2 complaints per run; lightest is 1997 at 1.1. The 2024 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 31% of everything Land Rover Range Rover owners report: Power Train, 151 of 504 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 6 | — | |
| Electrical System | — | 11 | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | — | |
| Suspension | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | 7 | |
| Steering | 2 | — | |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 55 recall campaigns on the Land Rover Range Rover; the 6 below cover build years 2006 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 15V039000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2006–2012 |
| 26V389000 | Air Bags:frontal | 2022–2026 |
| 26V599000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter | 2020–2024 |
| 26V248000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:dc/dc Converter | 2020–2024 |
| 24V023000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2018–2022 |
| 16V374000 | Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module | 2007–2011 |
15V039000 was opened in 2015 on cars built from 2006: 9 years on the road before the recall.
The Range Rover against its rivals
The Range Rover draws 1.5 complaints per production run; the Hyundai Palisade 4, the Toyota Sequoia 5.1 and the Porsche Cayenne 1.7. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover | 504 | 335 | 5% | |
| Hyundai Palisade | 2,431 | 602 | 2.2% | |
| Toyota Sequoia | 2,696 | 529 | 3.4% | |
| Porsche Cayenne | 602 | 350 | 2.5% |
How serious were they
Of the 504 reports on the Land Rover Range Rover, 5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Land Rover Range Rover | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 504 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 25 (5%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 21 (4.2%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 35 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Land Rover Range Rover share of that is 504 complaints over 335 runs, 0.05% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Land Rover Range Rover VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 504 NHTSA complaints from 335 Range Rover runs and 55 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Range Rover production run has the most complaints?
SALME11463A, a 2003 build, with 8 complaints. The typical Range Rover run has 1.5.
Which Range Rover years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2003 is heaviest at 3.2 complaints per run and 1997 lightest at 1.1.
Does the Range Rover get more complaints than the Hyundai Palisade?
No: 1.5 complaints per production run for the Range Rover against 4 for the Hyundai Palisade.
How many Range Rover complaints involve a crash?
5% of 504 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 21 involved a fire.
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