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2000 Land Rover Range Rover: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover, most recently filed November 2000. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (3)

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V377000 Filed Nov 16, 2000

LAND ROVER/TRANSMISSION OIL CONTAMINATION

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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. ONE OF THESE FAILURE MODELS RESULTS IN INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION THAT COULD ALLOW A VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF PARKED WITHOUT THE HANDBRAKE PROPERLY SET.
Consequence
UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.
Repair progress not yet reported59,445 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V377000
Listed for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V142001 Filed Oct 16, 2000

LAND ROVER/ENGINE IDLER PULLEY

Electronic stability control · automatic (asc)
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE LOADING CONDITIONS ON THE VEHICLE'S LEFT SIDE ENGINE IDLER PULLEY CAN EXCEED THE MAXIMUM CALCULATED FIGURE OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION. THE MATERIAL OF THE PULLEY CAN FRACTURE AND ULTIMATELY FAIL. FAILURE OF THE PULLEY MATERIAL CAN CAUSE THE PULLEY TO THROW OFF THE SERPENTINE BELT.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ENGINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS (POWER STEERING, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AIR CONDITIONING AND ACE).
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED IDLER PULLEY.
Repair progress not yet reported36,911 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V142001
Listed for 2000 Land Rover Range Rover. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V187000 Filed Jul 3, 2000

LAND ROVER/BRAKE CALIPER

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE BRAKE CALIPER TO THE AXLE MAY HAVE MISSED A FINAL ASSEMBLY TORQUE OPERATION. CONSEQUENTLY THEY MAY BE LOOSE OR POSSIBLY MISSING.
Consequence
CALIPER DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE AXLE COULD RESULT CAUSING REDUCED VEHICLE STABILITY WHEN BRAKING AND POSSIBLY LOCKING UP OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES TO VERIFY THAT THE PROPER TORQUE HAS BEEN APPLIED.
Repair progress not yet reported314 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V187000

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Owner complaints (26)

26 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

2involved a crash
4involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 26.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2000 compares with other Range Rover years

Best and worst Range Rover years →
1996199719981999200020012002200320042005
This year (2000)Other yearsStill collecting reports

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

13
mpg combined
12
city
16
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$6,300
CO₂ tailpipe
684 g/mi
EPA class
Sport Utility Vehicle -

What it costs you to run

$5,024per year
$419per month
1,154gallons a year

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

2000 Land Rover Range Rover configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
4 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive12 / 16 / 13$6,300684
4.6 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive11 / 14 / 12$6,850741

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2000 Land Rover Range Rover FAQ

How many recalls does the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 00V377000 (power train), 00V142001 (electronic stability control), 00V187000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2000 Land Rover Range Rover problems?

Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (8), Engine and engine cooling (5), Air bags (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover get?

EPA rates the 4 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 12 city, 16 highway and 13 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2000 Range Rover compare with other years?

Among the 1996–2005 Land Rover Range Rover model years at least five years old, the 2001 drew the fewest complaints (7) and the 2003 the most (97). The 2000 drew 26. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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.
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