1998 Land Rover Range Rover
SALLPAMC4WA381583
Vehicle record for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (VIN SALLPAMC4WA381583). Green, wagon / suv, gasoline / lpg. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year. Free specifications, registration region and recall data.
Full vehicle history report
Everything below is in the paid report for VIN SALLPAMC4WA381583, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. The 3 recall campaigns for this model year are shown free further down.
📜 Title & ownership
- Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)🔒
- Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means🔒
- Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace🔒
- Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign🔒
🛞 Odometer
- Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline🔒
- Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards🔒
- Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average🔒
💥 Damage, loss & theft
- Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date🔒
- Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags🔒
- Theft screenActive and recovered theft records🔒
- Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)🔒
- Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane🔒
💰 Liens & value
- Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records🔒
- Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition🔒
- DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection🔒
- Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid🔒
🧰 Factory warranty & equipment
- Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer🔒
- Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in🔒
🚨 Recalls on this VIN
- Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time🔒
History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page are free.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 1998 Land Rover Range Rover data →
📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)
🏭 Manufacturing & other
Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.
MPG & running costs
U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1998 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. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Safety recall campaigns 3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN AREAS WHERE THE COOLANT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAKE A SERIES OF MODIFICATIONS TO SEVERAL UNDERHOOD HOSE COMPONENTS TO ELIMINATE THE RELEASE OF ENGINE COOLANT.
NHTSA Campaign #00V328000 · manufacturer #D221/D222 · 16/10/2000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF WATER INGRESS AND SUBSEQUENT ICE BLOCKAGE, THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE CAN BECOME CLOGGED, EXPELLING TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM THE DIPSTICK TUBE ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE FROM THE INNER FENDER AND A SECTION OF THE HOSE WILL BE CUT AT AN ANGLE. THIS ACTION WILL REMOVE THE END OF THE BREATHER TUBE FROM ANY POOLED WATER AND WILL ELIMINATE WATER DROPLETS FROM CLINGING TO THE END OF THE TUBE.
NHTSA Campaign #99V007000 · 19/01/1999ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. CERTAIN UNDERHOOD HOSE AND TUBING COMPONENTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING FLUID TO LEAK, SUCH AS ENGINE COOLANT, WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS. NOTE THAT NOT ALL COMPONENTS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA Campaign #98V149000 · 01/07/1998Note: 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 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
💥 3 involved a crash 🔥 3 involved a fire 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 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 25
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1998 Land Rover Range Rover.
VISIBILITY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 RANGE ROVER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THAT STEAM SUDDENLY STARTED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS WHICH DISTORTED THE DRIVERS VISION. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE O RING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 115000. UPDATED 12/07/09 *BF UPDATED 1…
NHTSA ODI #10286530ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. APPROXIMATELY THREE HOURS AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, TWO POPPING SOUNDS WERE HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE THEN CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OF A HEAT SOURCE WITHIN THE ENGINE CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. AS O…
Fire · NHTSA ODI #10212251POWER TRAIN
THE TRANSFER CASE IS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10153525SUSPENSION
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE LIFTS UP. THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO CONTROL. THIS OCCURS AT ANY SPEED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPRESSOR AND TWO SENSORS ON THE REAR SUSPENSION. THESE REPAIRS WERE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION OF THIS …
NHTSA ODI #10145744SUSPENSION
FAILURE OF ELECTRONIC AIR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10126310VISIBILITY
I OWN A 1998 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER AND THE SELF DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR IS FAULTY. THERE IS A STRONG RING OR HALO DEVELOPING ON THE GLASS THAT IS MAKING IT NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THROUGH. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE AUTO DIM FEATURE THAT HEATS UP THE SPECIAL GLASS TO AUTO DIM. ANYWAY, I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AT 1-800-637-6837 OPT 9 EXT 294…
NHTSA ODI #10098733STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 1998, LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER 4.6 HSE (VIN# [XXX]) FROM FRANKEL LAND ROVER HUNT VALLEY ON SEPTEMBER, 06, 2002. WE PURCHASED THE RANGE ROVER LAND ROVER CERTIFIED, WHICH CAME WITH A 12-MONTH/ 12,000 MILE WARRANTY AFTER ADDITIONAL INSPECTION WORK WAS DONE ABOVE AND BEYOND A MARYLAND STATE INSPECTION. AFTER HAVING THE RANGE ROVER F…
NHTSA ODI #10070179AIR BAGS
NAR 03/03/2003. THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION, WHERE ANOTHER VEHICLE ENTERED HIS LANE. THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, HOWEVER THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. *JB
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #10009739+ 17 more complaints on record.
