Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover

Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Land Rover Range Rover

Problem Category Number of Problems
Gasoline Fuel System problems
2

Gasoline Fuel System problem #1

The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that during routine service, the dealer found severe corrosion on the steel shield under the driver's and passenger’s side fuel tanks. The contact was advised by the dealer that the corrosion was more severe on the driver's side shield and there was a risk that the fuel tank could separate from the frame of the vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer, and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer advised that the steel fuel tank shield was bolted to an aluminum heat shield on the bottom of the fuel tank and was creating a process called galvanic corrosion. The contact was advised by the manufacturer that there was a technical service bulletin covering the repair on model years 2013 through 2016. The contact was advised by the manufacturer representative that the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover was not covered and would not be covered until the manufacturer was requested to do so by the federal government. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Gasoline Fuel System problem #2

The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal gasoline odor coming into the interior of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,100.


Gasoline Fuel System related problems in other Land Rover Range Rover model year vehicles:



Range Rover Service Bulletins
Range Rover Safety Recalls
Range Rover Defect Investigations