2002 Land Rover Range Rover
SALLMAMC42A109727
Vehicle history report for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (VIN SALLMAMC42A109727). Blue, wagon / suv, diesel. Registered in Poltava. No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
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What's a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover worth?
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U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($2,269) with the same model 3 model-years older ($1,390), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL/DRIVESHAFT FAILURE Closed
IN RESPONSE TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) LETTER SENT BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI), FORD STATED THAT THE PRIMARY CAUSE FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE REPORTED FRONT DIFFERENTIAL/DRIVE SHAFT FAILURES IS A MISALIGNMENT OF THE JOINT BETWEEN THE TWO COMPONENTS. CERTAIN LEVELS OF MISALIGNMENT MAY OVER TIME CAUSE AN UNEVEN WEAR OF THE SPLINES. CONTINUED WEAR OF THE SPLINES MAY RESULT IN A SHEARING OF THE SPLINES…
NHTSA #PE07019 · Power Train · opened Apr 2007 · closed Aug 2007An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 27
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be free. Showing the 10 most recent of 27.
Issue: Powertrain Transmission Module Learn Adaption routine has been instated on SDD/Pathfinder.
Bulletin SSM73409 · Power Train, Electrical System · Mar 2018The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
Bulletin SFCC_08MAR18_16 · Electrical System · Mar 2018Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
Bulletin SFCC-14SEP17 · Equipment · Sep 2017"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT A CONCERN THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THERE IS NO CABIN AUDIO AT ALL FROM ANY SOURCES. IF THE NAV BUTTON IS PRESSED A 2-5 SECOND PERIOD OF AM/ FM RADIO CAN BE HEARD AND THEN RETURNS BACK TO NO AUDIO. ISSUE WILL ONLY SELF-RECO…
Bulletin SSM72323 · Equipment · Jul 2015"ISSUE: CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF DAMAGE/MARKING ON THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLES INSTRUMENT PACK LENS. CAUSE: DAMAGE/MARKING CAUSED BY OBJECT IMPACT AGAINST THE LENS. STAINING/DISCOLORATION CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY USING ANY TYPE OF CLEANING PRODUCT ON LENS. IMPORT…
Bulletin SSM71862 · Electrical System, Equipment Adaptive/mobility, Equipment · Feb 2015"ISSUE OVER HALF OF FAILED RADIO HEAD UNITS OR SEPARATE CD PLAYERS ARE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN LOADED WITH INCORRECT MEDIA WHICH IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH LAND ROVER INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS. CAUSE THIS IS TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF THE TYPES OF MEDIA THAT MAY CAUSE THE UNIT TO…
Bulletin SSM37861 · Equipment · Feb 2015"ISSUE CUSTOMERS / DEALERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH THE CONDITION OF SEAT COVERS CAUSE LACK OF UNDERSTAND OF LEATHER AS A NATURAL PRODUCT AND THE CONDITIONS IT MAY CAUSE."
Bulletin SSM71859 · Seats · Nov 2014"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. CAUSE: THE USE OF…
Bulletin SSM56457 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine · Oct 2014"ISSUE: JAGUAR LAND ROVER HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF CONCERN WITH SYMPTOM DRIVEN DIAGNOSTICS (SDD) ON DVD 139 WHERE YOU ARE UNABLE TO SELECT THE MODEL YEAR AFTER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) READ. CAUSE: THE CONCERN WAS IDENTIFIED AS A CORRUPTED JAVA C…
Bulletin SSM71949 · Electrical System · Aug 2014"ISSUE: DISCOLORATION OR PEELING OF THE FRONT OR REAR LAND ROVER OR RANGE ROVER BADGE"
Bulletin SSM71959 · Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · Aug 2014Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RANGE ROVER AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Land Rover Range Rover
Range Rover is a 4×4 luxury marque and sub-brand of Jaguar Land Rover. The Range Rover line was launched in 1970 by British Leyland and since 2022 is in its fifth generation.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
Safety recall campaigns None on record
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover.
Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.
These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 7 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 14
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover.
STEERING,SUSPENSION
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH ON THE MARYLAND 495 BELTWAY (HIGHWAY) MY VEHICLE (STEERING WHEEL, BODY OF VEHICLE, MYSELF, ETC.) JUST STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND EXTREMELY HARD TO CONTROL. I WAS HORRIFIED AND AT THE SAME TIME I HAD TO LOOK OUT FOR OTHER VEHICLES ON ALL SIDES WHILE I SLOWED DOWN TO 45 MPH. NOW, DOWN THE ROAD AND WITH VERY LIGHT TRAFFIC NEAR, I …
NHTSA ODI #10894314POWER TRAIN
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 55 MPH THE CAR STARTED SHAKING I ALMOST HIT A CAR AND COULD HAVE DROVE OFF THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AS I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE I WAS SO SCARED THERE WAS NO WARNING. I'M STILL HAVING CHEST PAINS FROM THIS INCIDENT THIS MORNING. I HAD TO PAY OVER 100.00 JUST TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK HOME. NOT SURE HOW I'M GOING TO PAY FO…
NHTSA ODI #10523777POWER TRAIN
FRONT DIFF FAILURE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10233231POWER TRAIN
PULLED UP AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ON GREEN WENT TO PULL AWAY, DRIVE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. SELECTED NEUTRAL THEN DRIVE TO HEAR LOUD GRINDING NOISE. SELECTED NEUTRAL AGAIN AND CALLED WRECKER TO RECOVER. LAND ROVER DEALER REPORTED MIS-ALIGNMENT OF FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, CAUSING FRONT DIFF SPLINES TO FAIL. REPAIR COSTS $1,000. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10208235POWER TRAIN
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 FAI…
NHTSA ODI #10204577SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS JAM AND THE VEHICLE DOORS ARE UNABLE TO BE OPENED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AS THE DRIVER'S DOOR CAM KIT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PART, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUES TO OCCUR…
NHTSA ODI #10192490POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING ON I-75 THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND SHIFT GEARS. IT STARTED STALLING AND WOULD DO THE SAME THING AFTER THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND ON AGAIN. WE DROVE 50-55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WITH 18 WHEELERS CAREENING AROUND US. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, WE WERE TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. NO EXPLANATION WAS GIVEN AS TO WHY WITH …
NHTSA ODI #10190599POWER TRAIN
TL*- WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY THE REAR AXLE OF THE 2002 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER CRACKED IN HALF ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY CONTACT WITH ANY BUMPS OR ROAD HAZARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CRACK ON THE AXLE WAS VERY ABNORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 69,000.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10186422+ 6 more complaints on record.
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Are there safety recalls on the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover?
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What is a fair price for a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover?
Comparable 2002 Land Rover Range Rover listings run roughly $700–$3,750, typically around $2,269 (from 8 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover get?
The 2002 Land Rover Range Rover has a U.S. EPA estimate of 12 mpg combined (11 city / 14 highway).
Recall data checked 7 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.