2002 Land Rover Range Rover problems
The 2002 Land Rover Range Rover has 25 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (28%) concerns drivetrain & axles. Next are engine (16%) and suspension (16%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Drivetrain & axles 28% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 54,000 miles.
None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2002 ranks 15th most-complained-about out of 21 model years of the Land Rover Range Rover with enough data (19 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Front windshield developed a 12 inch crack from minor stress. Passenger in front leaned forward, pressing on glass to turn around and a crack appeared. Dealer was notified, and may be sending an area representative to look at the problem. Pleaer provide more information.
While applying the brakes at 30-35 MPH ABS light illuminated. Brake pedal was going to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle was driven to the dealer, and dealer informed consumer that brake sensor needed to be replaced.
Purchased vehicle 1-28-06. Broke down on 2-05-06, eight days later. Had the vehicle towed to the nearest land rover dealer where they identified many problems with the car including some that make the car unsafe. The electronic air suspension broke, the front and rear brakes are down to 10%, there is a severe leak in the rocker gasket, the belts are bad with a crack in the serpentine belt. The car failed while driving on the freeway by losing it's suspension. Had the car towed to the dealer, undrivable.
2002 land rover e.a.s is inactive. Service department found code right rear valve stuck closed. Valve block thermal switch shorted and compressor inoperative while filling system. ** answer required*** the consumer stated the electric air suspension collapsed. The valve cover gasket was replaced, but it was leaking oil. The exhaust valve was stuck. The CD player was replaced
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 land rover range rover. While driving 65 MPH, the gear shaft began making a loud noise and the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to pull over, but the vehicle would not remain in park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the differential needed to be replaced at the cost of $2,200. The current and failure mileages were 33,000.