Model year guide

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

1987 Land Rover Range Rover — representative photo
Representative photo

1987 Land Rover Range Rover at a glance

Safety recalls6
Owner complaints3
Combined13 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 Land Rover Range Rover recalls 6

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly NHTSA Campaign #95V155000 · 11/08/1995

THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CORRODE OVER TIME ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE TANK IF NEEDED.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages NHTSA Campaign #89V012000 · 31/01/1989

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.

Fix: REPAIR CIRCLIP INSTALLATION TO PREVENT ITS DISENGAGEMENT.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #88V195000 · 19/12/1988

INFLATION PRESSURE RECOMMENDED FOR REAR WHEELS WILL NOT SUPPORT REAR GAWR.

Fix: SEND NOTIFICATION LETTER WITH A REVISED TIRE PLACARD INDICATING APPROPRIATE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage NHTSA Campaign #88V116000 · 22/07/1988

CORROSION COULD OCCUR BETWEEN THE FUEL FILTER AND ITS RETAINING BRACKET.

Fix: INSTALL MODIFIED FUEL FILTER BRACKET.

Seat Belts:front:retractor NHTSA Campaign #88V034000 · 16/03/1988

A NYLON PIVOT PIN IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCK MECHANISM MAY BE TOO LARGE IN DIAMETER.

Fix: INSPECTION OF ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ANY SUSPECT BELT ASSEMBLY.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #87V146000 · 15/09/1987

MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A WARNING STATEMENT LABEL AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 105.

Fix: AFFIX WARNING LABEL TO MASTER CYLINDER STATING CLEAN FILLER CAP BEFORE REMOVING.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1987 Land Rover Range Rover common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

1987 Land Rover Range Rover MPG & running costs

Combined13 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway14 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,150
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$13,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$25,750
Fuel only$25,750
Per mile$0.34

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.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 5

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 covered.

The '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 2018

Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call

Bulletin SFCC-14SEP17 · Equipment · Sep 2017

AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES-INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED EAS SYSTEM FAULTS. *SC

Bulletin 600105 · Suspension · Mar 2005

SUBJECT PERTAINS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF LUCAS HAND HELD TESTER AND DIAGNOSTIC CARDS. *TT

Bulletin SGI9908 · Equipment · Jul 1999

PRIDE - 14CUX COIL CONNECTIONS. *TW

Bulletin 19/07/96 · Electrical System · Dec 1996

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RANGE ROVER. 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.

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1987 Land Rover Range Rover — frequently asked questions

Does the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover?

Across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control.

What gas mileage does the 1987 Land Rover Range Rover get?

The 1987 Land Rover Range Rover has a U.S. EPA estimate of 13 mpg combined (12 city / 14 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.