1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
4 recalls, 68 complaints - 38 TSBs
12E010000 Mar 15, 2012
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. (LAND ROVER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLINGS, LAND ROVER BRANDED PART NUMBER TVF100010, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2011 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2011, SOLD FOR USE AS SERVICE PARTS FOR CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995-1999 DISCOVERY, 1999-2004 DISCOVERY II, AND 1995... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS INCREASED VIBRATION WARNING SIGN IS IGNORED, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE DRIVE COUPLING CAN OCCUR. THE DRIVESHAFT MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION RESULTING IN LOSS OF DRIVE AND LOSS OF TRANSMISSION PARK FUNCTIONALITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND/OR INJURY.
Remedy
LAND ROVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA AT 1-201-818-8500.
98V040000 Feb 24, 1998
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF CHAFFING OF A CRUISE CONTROL WIRE, THE STEERING WHEEL ROTARY COUPLER CAN OVERHEAT AND INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG.
Consequence
DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.
96V247000 Dec 12, 1996
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR CAN FAIL TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE DOOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRECTIVE HARDWARE ON THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR. DELAERS WILL ALSO CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES FOR THE OTHER DOORS AT THE SAME TIME.
95V099000 May 16, 1995
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
AT PORT OF ENTRY, A QUALITY OVERCHECK OF THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT TORQUE WAS PERFORMED. THIS CHECK REQUIRED THE REMOVAL OF THE DRIVESHAFTS. WHEN THE DRIVESHAFTS WERE REINSTALLED, THE WRONG SIZED NUTS WERE USED.
Consequence
THE NUTS CAN LOOSEN, ULTIMATELY CAUSING THE DISCONNECTION OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE DRIVESHAFTS RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARDWARE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH HARDWARE OF THE APPROPRIATE SPECIFICATIONS.
Complaint Statistics
68 total complaints
12 crashes 7 fires 13 injuries 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 |
ENGINE
Nov 12, 2024
Incident date: Oct 27, 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle began to vibrate abnormally. The contact turned off the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with the camsha... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Dec 20, 2017
LANDROVER NEVER NOTIFIED ME OF MULTIPLE RECALLS AS 1ST AND ONLY OWNER MULTIPLE REPAIRS DEALER WON'T HONOR RECALL REPAIRS PASS RIGHT DOOR HINGE FAILURE. REAR CARO DOOR LOOK FAILURE. GAS TANK CRACK LEAKING. CRUISE CONTROL PROB AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON. EXTERIOR LIGHT FAILURE. WINDOW FAILURE 3X TO OPENFRON... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Dec 20, 2017
LANDROVER NEVER NOTIFIED ME OF MULTIPLE RECALLS AS 1ST AND ONLY OWNER MULTIPLE REPAIRS DEALER WON'T HONOR RECALL REPAIRS PASS RIGHT DOOR HINGE FAILURE. REAR CARO DOOR LOOK FAILURE. GAS TANK CRACK LEAKING. CRUISE CONTROL PROB AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON. EXTERIOR LIGHT FAILURE. WINDOW FAILURE 3X TO OPENFRON... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Dec 20, 2017
LANDROVER NEVER NOTIFIED ME OF MULTIPLE RECALLS AS 1ST AND ONLY OWNER MULTIPLE REPAIRS DEALER WON'T HONOR RECALL REPAIRS PASS RIGHT DOOR HINGE FAILURE. REAR CARO DOOR LOOK FAILURE. GAS TANK CRACK LEAKING. CRUISE CONTROL PROB AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON. EXTERIOR LIGHT FAILURE. WINDOW FAILURE 3X TO OPENFRON... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 26, 2015
Incident date: May 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THERE WAS A SMOKE ODOR AS THE CRUISE CONTROL INDEPENDENTLY DISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE MADE A JERKING MOTION. THE SRS AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A ... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 26, 2015
Incident date: May 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THERE WAS A SMOKE ODOR AS THE CRUISE CONTROL INDEPENDENTLY DISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE MADE A JERKING MOTION. THE SRS AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A ... Read more
Fire
TIRES
Aug 22, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN CROSSTRO II TIRES, SIZE P235/70 R16. THE CONTACT STATED THE WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND THEN THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 6, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CONSUMER WRITES TO REQUEST CURRENT INFORMATION AS WELL AS OLD INFORMATION ON 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY RECALLS AND 1995-2007 RANGE ROVER RECALLS *TGW
PARKING BRAKE
Feb 10, 2006
Incident date: Feb 8, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE ATOP A HILL, THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED, AND THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WITNESSED THE VEHICLE ROLLING DOWNHILL AND STRIKING A TREE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONTAL IMPAC... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 14, 2005
Incident date: Sep 14, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THREE-FOUR YEARS AGO THE CAR STARTED LEAKING OIL BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED CORK GASKETS INSTEAD OF RUBBER GASKETS. HE HAD IT REPAIRED THREE-FOUR YEARS AGO THAT COST THE CONTACT $1,100. CURRENTLY, IT IS LEAKING AGAIN AND IT IS GOING TO COST HIM $2,400. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 18, 2005
Incident date: Dec 15, 2004
DT: CALLER GOT A RECALL ON THE GAS TANK.. HE HAS A CRACK IN GAS TANK, AND THE DEALER IS GIVING HIM NO HELP. DEALER KEEPS MAKING EXCUSES WHY THEY CANT DO RECALL WORK. MANUFACTURER HAS OFFERED NO HELP.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 18, 2005
Incident date: May 12, 1995
THERE'S A LOUD DEEP SOUND WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT'S HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IDLING OR RUNNING. THIS OCCURS BECAUSE THE ENGINE CAM SHIFTS. MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THIS FAILURE, AND THE SOLUTION IS TO PLACE A SPECIAL BUTTON IN FRONT THE CAM TO AVOID IT FROM MOVING. *AK THE MANUFACTUR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Apr 7, 2005
Incident date: Apr 7, 2005
RECEIVED LETTER FROM LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA ABOUT A RECALL #B-156 ON MY 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY [XXX]. I AM UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING ON YOUR WEB SITE THAT GUARANTEES THIS LETTER I RECEIVED IS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR MY VEHICLE. LAND ROVER MAINTAINS THAT I NEED TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 10, 2005
Incident date: Oct 13, 2001
TIRE FAILED, VEHICLE BECAME UNSTABLE AND ROLLED OVER GAS TANK INTEGRITY FAILED, GAS SPLILLED AND IGNITED. MY SEVEN YEAR OLD SON WAS BURNED TO DEATH, MY 2 YEAR OLD, MY WIFE AND MYSELF SENT TO HOSPITAL WITH THIRD DEGREE BURNS. LAND ROVER OFFICIALS AGREED TO A RECALL TO PREVENT THE PROBLEM IN THE FUTU... Read more
Crash
Fire
3 injured
1 deaths
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Feb 10, 2005
Incident date: Oct 13, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND ROLLED OVER. THE FUEL TANK CRACKED, AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE DRIVER AND TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPIT... Read more
Crash
Fire
3 injured
1 deaths
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Nov 4, 2004
Incident date: Nov 4, 2004
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHILE DRIVING A FUEL ODOR CAME IN FROM THE VENTS. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE, AND HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK *TC
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE JERKED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 3, 2004
Incident date: Jan 7, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THE FIRE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *NM
Fire
AIR BAGS
Nov 4, 2003
Incident date: Oct 25, 2003
MY SON HAD AN ACCIDENT IN OUR 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. HE LOST CONTROL AND HIT A PARKED CAR WITH THE FRONT OF THE LAND ROVER AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY CONSIDERS THE LAND ROVER A TOTAL LOSS. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED, BUT WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER ... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 10, 2003
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
WHILE DRIVING MY 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY, WHEN EVER MY CELL PHONE ( MOTOROLA STARTAC) WOULD RING, THERE APPEARED TO BE A LOT OF CHATTER (CLICKING OF RELAYS SOUND) FROM THE FUSE BOX. I FINALLY AFTER REPLACING ALL THE FUSES AND RELAYS , REPLACED ALTERNATOR TWICE AND A NEW BATTERY , THE PHONE COMPAN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 8, 2002
Incident date: Jul 22, 2002
FUEL TANK LEAKAGE REPORTED TO MANUFACTUER. EITHER IT IS CAUSED BY MECAHNIC OR DESIGN/MANUFACTUER DEFECT. MANUFACTUER UNRESPONSIVE. IF I PROCEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, ALL EVIDENCE WOULD BE LOST. PLEASE ADVICE.*AK
TIRES
Jun 24, 2002
Incident date: Oct 13, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE EHICLE. *AK
Crash
Fire
4 injured
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
May 14, 2002
THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON BECAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS WAS DEFECTIVE. *YH
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Apr 8, 2002
Incident date: Feb 10, 1996
THE 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY WAS AT FRED LAVERY FOR REPAIRS 81DAYS FROM 11/3/95 TO 10/27/97. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 8, 2002
Incident date: Feb 10, 1996
THE 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY WAS AT FRED LAVERY FOR REPAIRS 81DAYS FROM 11/3/95 TO 10/27/97. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
Apr 8, 2002
Incident date: Feb 10, 1996
THE 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY WAS AT FRED LAVERY FOR REPAIRS 81DAYS FROM 11/3/95 TO 10/27/97. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Apr 8, 2002
Incident date: Feb 10, 1996
THE 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY WAS AT FRED LAVERY FOR REPAIRS 81DAYS FROM 11/3/95 TO 10/27/97. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Apr 8, 2002
Incident date: Feb 10, 1996
THE 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY WAS AT FRED LAVERY FOR REPAIRS 81DAYS FROM 11/3/95 TO 10/27/97. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 16, 2001
A SMELL OF EXCESSIVE FUEL WAS COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE/ INSIDE, AND OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED WAS TRYING TO FIND WHERE FUEL SMELL WAS COMING FROM. AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oct 24, 2001
THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON BECAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS WAS DEFECTIVE. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Aug 15, 2001
Incident date: Aug 9, 2001
AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL HOURS, MUFFLER OVERHEATED, CAUSING HEAT SHIELD TO OVERHEAT, ALLOWING FLOORBOARD AND CARPETING TO MELT. THIS RESULTED IN A PLASTIC BAG AND TISSUES CATCHING ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND MENTIONED THAT THE MUFFLER COULD HAVE BEEN BACKED UP. *AK *YH
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 25, 2001
Incident date: Oct 7, 1998
I HAVE LEASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN 8/98 AND HAVE OWNED IT FOR ONLY @23,000 MILES AND HAVE HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS TO LIST. I BELIEVE IT IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE AND WILL NOT JEOPORDIZE MY FAMILY. IT DOES NOT HAVE HIGH MILES AND IS IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 3 WEEKS AND WILL NOT START. POINTS TO A FLOOD VEHICLE-MO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 25, 2001
Incident date: Oct 7, 1998
I HAVE LEASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN 8/98 AND HAVE OWNED IT FOR ONLY @23,000 MILES AND HAVE HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS TO LIST. I BELIEVE IT IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE AND WILL NOT JEOPORDIZE MY FAMILY. IT DOES NOT HAVE HIGH MILES AND IS IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 3 WEEKS AND WILL NOT START. POINTS TO A FLOOD VEHICLE-MO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 25, 2001
Incident date: Oct 7, 1998
I HAVE LEASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN 8/98 AND HAVE OWNED IT FOR ONLY @23,000 MILES AND HAVE HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS TO LIST. I BELIEVE IT IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE AND WILL NOT JEOPORDIZE MY FAMILY. IT DOES NOT HAVE HIGH MILES AND IS IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 3 WEEKS AND WILL NOT START. POINTS TO A FLOOD VEHICLE-MO... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Apr 25, 2001
Incident date: Oct 7, 1998
I HAVE LEASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN 8/98 AND HAVE OWNED IT FOR ONLY @23,000 MILES AND HAVE HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS TO LIST. I BELIEVE IT IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE AND WILL NOT JEOPORDIZE MY FAMILY. IT DOES NOT HAVE HIGH MILES AND IS IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 3 WEEKS AND WILL NOT START. POINTS TO A FLOOD VEHICLE-MO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 27, 2001
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A SLIGHT SLIPPING OR PULLING WHILE DRIVING, WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TO THE REPAIR FACILITY THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN COLLISION. *MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 31, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER FELT SLIGHT SLIPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR WHILE GOING UPHILL, THERE WAS AN OIL SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR MANIFOLD OF THE VEHICLE, WHILE BRINGING VEHICLE TO DEALER, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WAS GENTLY BRAKING WHILE IT WAS ACCELERATING AND PULLING TO THE LEFT, VEHICL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 3, 2000
Incident date: May 13, 1998
INTAKE/VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING. NLM
TIRES
Oct 3, 2000
BOTH MICHELIN TIRES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CONTINUE TO LOOSE AIR PRESSURE, ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE TIRE LOST PRESSURE, SINCE THAT INCIDENT CONSUMER HEARS A LOUD RATTLING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND NOW IT SHAKES WHILE DRIVI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 3, 2000
Incident date: May 13, 1998
OIL PAN GASKET LEAKING. NLM
TIRES
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Jul 30, 2000
TIRE TREAD SEPARATED WHILE RETURNING FROM VACATION IN FLORIDA ON 30 JULY 2000. TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED AND ALL TIRES HELD 32 PSI PRIOR TO RETURN TRIP. TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED THE REAR OF OUR VEHICLE TO SLIDE FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND NEARLY ROLL. HAD IT NOT BEEN LATE AT NIGHT WITH NO TRAFFIC IN NEA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 17, 2000
Incident date: Apr 11, 2000
COOLING SYSTEM LEAKS. YH
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Jul 17, 2000
Incident date: Apr 5, 2000
FRONT PINON AND OIL SEALS FAILED IN POWER TRAIN,CAUSING LEAKAGE. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 17, 2000
Incident date: Apr 5, 2000
THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED SPEWING SMOKE DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Dec 19, 1994
BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, DUE NOT HOLD ON WET SURFACES, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 16, 1999
Incident date: Aug 22, 1999
THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED IN 1998 REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL AND ITS POSSIBLE EFFECT ON THE DRIVERS AIRBAG. MY CAR WENT THROUGH THE CORRECTION, BUT I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL TWICE. IF THIS IS RELATED TO THE SAFETY RECALL I AM CONCERNED THAT THE CORRECTION WAS NOT SUFFICIENT.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 23, 1999
REAR BODY MOUNTS CRACKED. NLM
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 30, 1999
REAR BODY MOUNT CRACKING. NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jul 23, 1999
Incident date: Jun 2, 1999
TRAVELING 20MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. HAD TO BEND OVER TO JIGGLE PEDAL TO UNSTICK IT & PUT IN ORIGINAL POSITION. HAD FOOT ON BRAKES AT TIME. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE STATION CENTER FOR SERVICING. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 27, 1999
Incident date: Apr 20, 1999
DASHBOARD MATERIAL OVER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS COMING APART WHICH MAY CAUSE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. ALSO, AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, INDICATING THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SYSTEM. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 11.0 | 15.0 | 13.0 | Premium | $5,850 |
| 3.9L 8-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 11.0 | 15.0 | 12.0 | Premium | $6,350 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Special Purpose Vehicles)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
38 manufacturer communications from 36 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 4 |
| 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| 204000 WHEELS:HUB | 2 |
| 103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 2 |
SFCC_08MAR18_16
Mar 8, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
SFCC-14SEP17
Sep 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SSM56457
Oct 28, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"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 EQUIPMEN
SSM56457
Oct 28, 2014
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
"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 EQUIPMEN
SSM68378
Sep 23, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS ?NO FAULT FOUND?. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
SSM68378
Sep 23, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS ?NO FAULT FOUND?. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
370103
Jun 6, 2003
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
OIL SEEPAGE FROM MANUAL TRANSMISSION FRONT COVER. IMPROVED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SEALING. *TT
600197
Aug 14, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
FRONT SWIVEL SEAL REPLACEMENT AND GREASE FILL. *YC
190198NAS
May 29, 1998
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
PROVIDED INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSING IGNITION LEAD FAULTS AND SUMMARIZES. *YC
57/01/97/NAS
May 30, 1997
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
PROCEDURES ON STEERING SYSTEM HOSE CLAMPS. *TT
60/01/97/NAS
Apr 18, 1997
020000 SUSPENSION
FRONT SWIVEL SEAT SEAL REPLACEMENT AND GREASE FILL. *JD
76/05/97/NAS
Apr 18, 1997
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF JAM. *JD
700197NAS
Apr 18, 1997
045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
A NEW BRAKE PAD HAS BEEN INTRODUCED FOR THE FRONT CALIPER ASSEMBLY. *JD
70/01/97/NAS
Apr 11, 1997
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
PRIDE- FRONT BREAK SQUEAL REDUCTION. *JD
86/05/97/NAS
Mar 31, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PRIDE- SQUEAKS AND RATTLES- DIAGNOSIS. *JD
76/01/97US
Jan 17, 1997
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FRONT DOOR SILL BUTTON BOUNCE. *TW
R97001
Jan 17, 1997
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
RECALL 96V-247 - THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR ON SOME 1995 AND 1996 DISCOVERY VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO LATCH FULLY, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BOUNCE BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS - PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED TO INSPECT ALL SIDE DOORS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES
D456
Jan 17, 1997
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
RECALL 96V-247 - LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA HAS REPORTED TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION THE EXISTENCE OF A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH SAFETY CONSEQUENCES - THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR ON SOME 1995 AND 1996 DISCOVERY VEHICLES M
76/02/97US
Jan 17, 1997
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FRONT DOOR HANDLE LINK ROD ADJUSTMENT. *TW
86/20/96US
Dec 31, 1996
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
PRIDE - AUDIO NOISE - TURN ON. *TW
19/05/96US
Dec 31, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PRIDE - SECURING CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND HEAT SHIELD. *TW
76/21/96US
Dec 31, 1996
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
PRIDE - SUNROOF JAM. *TW
86/13/96US
Dec 31, 1996
114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
PRIDE - REAR BRAKE LIGHT/REAR DEFOGGER SHORT. *TW
41/01/96US
Dec 31, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRIDE - TRANSFER GEARBOX LEVER BOLT. *TW
54/03/96US
Dec 31, 1996
204000 WHEELS:HUB
PRIDE - FRONT HUB SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TW
51/07/96
Dec 31, 1996
204000 WHEELS:HUB
PRIDE - REAR HUB SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TW
12/04/96US
Dec 31, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PRIDE - DISCOVER VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACEMENT. *TW
54/02/96
Dec 31, 1996
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
PRIDE - FRONT STUB AXLE SEAL: NEW PART INTRODUCTION. *TW
51/06/96
Dec 31, 1996
023000 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
PRIDE - REAR STUB AXLE SEAL: NEW PART INTRODUCTION. *TW
76/26/96US
Dec 20, 1996
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
PRIDE - DISCOVER SUNROOF LEAK. *TW
44//US
Dec 20, 1996
103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
PRIDE - SHIFTER "E" CLIP REPLACEMENT. *TW
44/02/96US
Dec 13, 1996
103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
PRIDE - SHIFTER "E" CLIP REPLACEMENT. *TW
51/04/96US
Dec 13, 1996
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NEW TORQUE SETTING - HUB NUT. *TW
19/08/96US
Dec 6, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PRIDE - GEMS CODE P0125. *TW
19/09/96US
Dec 6, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PRIDE - GEMS CODE P1317 (DISCOVERY). *TW
19/07/96
Dec 6, 1996
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
PRIDE - 14CUX COIL CONNECTIONS. *TW
86/10/96US
Dec 6, 1996
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
PRIDE - GROUND CIRCUIT INTEGRITY. *TW
W96019
Nov 5, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CYLINDER HEAD PROGRAM. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA05016
Opened: Oct 14, 2005 , Closed: Feb 22, 2007
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
ON JUNE 16, 2005, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE05-034) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STOP LAMP (BRAKE) SWITCH FAILURES IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II VEHICLES.ON OCTOBER 14, 2005, THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERIN... Read more
PE96060
Opened: Oct 21, 1996 , Closed: Dec 16, 1996
DOOR OPEN WHILE DRIVING
IT IS ALLEDGED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY across all model years (1994, 2026).
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Total Recalls
788
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
91
Reported Crashes
31
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 4 | 11 | View |
| 2023 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 15 | View |
| 2021 | 5 | 20 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 32 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 64 | View |
| 2018 | 4 | 56 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 91 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 32 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 69 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 21 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 36 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 24 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 44 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 41 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 111 | View |
| 1995 (current) | 4 | 68 | |
| 1994 | 2 | 16 | View |