Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK
- Summary
- 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.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDAL
- Summary
- 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:OTHER LABELS
- Summary
- 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:FUEL SYSTEM OTHER PARTS
- Summary
- 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.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT RETRACTORS
- Summary
- 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER LABELS
- Summary
- MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A WARNING STATEMENT LABEL AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105.
- Consequence
- VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.
- Remedy
- AFFIX WARNING LABEL TO MASTER CYLINDER STATING CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING.
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Owner complaints (3)
3 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 1 | 33.3% |
| Power train | 1 | 33.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 33.3% |
How 1987 compares with other Range Rover years
Best and worst Range Rover years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 | 6 |
| 1988 | 2 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 13 | 3 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 25 | 7 |
| 1996 | 35 | 3 |
| 1997 | 21 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 13 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $5,150
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 684 g/mi
- EPA class
- Special Purpose Vehicles
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 13 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 14 / 13 | $5,150 | 684 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 1987 Range Rover for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1987 Land Rover Range Rover FAQ
How many recalls does the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 95V155000 (fuel system), 89V012000 (brake), 88V195000 (equipment), 88V116000 (fuel system), 88V034000 (seat belt), 87V146000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1987 Land Rover Range Rover problems?
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel system (1), Power train (1), Vehicle speed control (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover get?
EPA rates the 3.5 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 12 city, 14 highway and 13 combined mpg.
How does the 1987 Range Rover compare with other years?
Among the 1987–1997 Land Rover Range Rover model years at least five years old, the 1988 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 1996 the most (35). The 1987 drew 3. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.