How many recalls does the 1988 Land Rover Range Rover have?

The 1988 Land Rover Range Rover has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Land Rover Range Rover has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1988 Land Rover Range Rover?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

1988 Land Rover Range Rover Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Land Rover Range Rover has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 32,721 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 95V155000 1995-08-11 15,378 affected

Defect

THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CORRODE OVER TIME ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE TANK IF NEEDED.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 89V012000 1989-01-31 3,972 affected

Defect

INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF A CIRCLIP HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT SHAFT COULD ALLOW THE CIRCLIP TO DISENGAGE AND THE PIVOT SHAFT TO MOVE ENOUGH FOR THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MOVE FROM ITS DESIGNED POSITION.

Consequence

ALTHOUGH FULL BRAKING ACTION CAN STILL BE OBTAINED,DRIVER ALARM FROM THE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED PEDAL COULD RESULT IN ANINAPPROPRIATE ACTION BY THE DRIVER WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPAIR CIRCLIP INSTALLATION TO PREVENT ITS DISENGAGEMENT.

EQUIPMENT 88V195000 1988-12-19 5,713 affected

Defect

INFLATION PRESSURE RECOMMENDED FOR REAR WHEELS WILL NOT SUPPORT REAR GAWR.

Consequence

VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120.

Remedy

SEND NOTIFICATION LETTER WITH A REVISED TIRE PLACARD INDICATING APPROPRIATE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 88V116000 1988-07-22 4,704 affected

Defect

CORROSION COULD OCCUR BETWEEN THE FUEL FILTER AND ITS RETAINING BRACKET.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN PERFORATION OF THE FILTER CASINGAND FUEL LEAKAGE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL MODIFIED FUEL FILTER BRACKET.

SEAT BELTS 88V034000 1988-03-16 2,954 affected

Defect

A NYLON PIVOT PIN IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCK MECHANISM MAY BE TOO LARGE IN DIAMETER.

Consequence

THE NYLON MATERIAL SWELLS IN THE PRESENCE OF ATMOSPHEREHUMIDITY AND CAN RESTRICT MOVEMENT OF A LOCKING PAWL WHICH ACTIVATES THE BELTLOCKING MECHANISM.

Remedy

INSPECTION OF ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ANY SUSPECT BELT ASSEMBLY.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Recall repairs for leaky fuel tank refused due tounavailability of parts. *dsh”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 1995-12-01

“There is corrosion around the fuel tank. Please provide details.*ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Land Rover Range Rover as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.