Model year guide

1991 Land Rover Range Rover

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1991 Land Rover Range Rover — representative photo
Representative photo

1991 Land Rover Range Rover at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints6
Combined13 mpg

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

1991 Land Rover Range Rover recalls 3

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.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch NHTSA Campaign #91V222000 · 27/12/1991

THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH ADJACENT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH OPERATES THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE.

Fix: REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #91V069000 · 01/05/1991

THE RIGHT REAR METAL BRAKE LINE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE RIGHT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN EVENTUAL FLUID LEAK IN ONE OF THE TWO BRAKE CIRCUITS.

Fix: REROUTE REAR METAL BRAKE LINES TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, AND REPLACE BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE CONTACTED THE SHOCK ABSORBERS.

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.

1991 Land Rover Range Rover common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
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.
Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

1991 Land Rover Range Rover MPG & running costs

Combined13 mpg
City11 mpg
Highway15 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,300
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$19,500 more

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$31,500
Fuel only$31,500
Per mile$0.42

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 3

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

"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

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RANGE ROVER. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1991 Land Rover Range Rover. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Emissions

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. DEFECTIVE OXYGEN SENSOR. CORRECTION: NEW OXYGEN SENSORS WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Transport Canada #1993058 · Apr 1993

Lights And Instruments

ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD FAIL, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE OR TO REMAIN ON CONTINUOUSLY. VEHICLES FOLLOWING WOULD NOT BE WARNED THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTION: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED PART AND BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING WILL BE REPLACED IF NECE…

Transport Canada #1992031 · Mar 1992

Brakes

THE RIGHT REAR STEEL BRAKE LINE MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE RIGHT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK, RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. CORRECTION: RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE WILL BE REROUTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

Transport Canada #1991117 · Aug 1991

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

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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1991 Land Rover Range Rover — frequently asked questions

Does the 1991 Land Rover Range Rover have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1991 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 1991 Land Rover Range Rover?

Across all 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, hydraulic, tires.

What gas mileage does the 1991 Land Rover Range Rover get?

The 1991 Land Rover Range Rover has a U.S. EPA estimate of 13 mpg combined (11 city / 15 highway).

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