2002 Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 HSE
SALPM16472A465979
Vehicle history report for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 HSE (VIN SALPM16472A465979). White, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 4.6L 8-cyl. 134,397 mi reported. Registered in Pa. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly 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.
