1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
3 recalls, 111 complaints - 47 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.
Complaint Statistics
111 total complaints
5 crashes 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 12 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 8 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 8, 2018
Incident date: Oct 1, 2018
I NOTICED THE PROBLEM FIRST WHEN I WAS REFUELING AT THE GAS STATION. WHEN THE PUMPS "GALLON" GAUGE REACHED ABOUT 14 GALLONS I HEARD A SHOP PLAYING SOUND AND LOOKED DOWN TO FIND THAT ALL THE GAS I WAS PUMPING IN WAS SPILLING ON THE GROUND.I LATER REALIZED AFTER INSPECTING IT, THERE'S A STRESS CRACK... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2010
ABS SYSTEM IS FAULTY. ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS,DRY PAVEMENT, AND LOW OR HIGH PRESSURE ON PEDAL. I CAN HEAR THE PUMP ACTIVATE FOR NO REASON. I ALSO FEEL THE PEDAL VIBRATE AND THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO ROLL. ALMOST KILLED A PEDESTRIAN ONCE OR TWICE. AFTER IT DID THE SAME TO MY WIFE I CLIPPED THE SENSORS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2010
GAS TANK RECALL DONE IN SAN FRANCISCO BUT THEY FAILED TO CHECK THE FUEL FILLER NECK PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE MYSTERY ISSUES EVER SINCE, RULING OUT THE FUEL TANK AND PUMP AS THEY WERE BOTH NEW. I HAVE SINCE TRACKED THE PROBLEM TO THE FUEL FILLER NECK THAT THE DEALER FAILED TO FIX. I BELIEVE MY VE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 14, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2010
GAS TANK RECALL DONE IN SAN FRANCISCO BUT THEY FAILED TO CHECK THE FUEL FILLER NECK PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE MYSTERY ISSUES EVER SINCE, RULING OUT THE FUEL TANK AND PUMP AS THEY WERE BOTH NEW. I HAVE SINCE TRACKED THE PROBLEM TO THE FUEL FILLER NECK THAT THE DEALER FAILED TO FIX. I BELIEVE MY VE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 14, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2010
ABS SYSTEM IS FAULTY. ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS,DRY PAVEMENT, AND LOW OR HIGH PRESSURE ON PEDAL. I CAN HEAR THE PUMP ACTIVATE FOR NO REASON. I ALSO FEEL THE PEDAL VIBRATE AND THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO ROLL. ALMOST KILLED A PEDESTRIAN ONCE OR TWICE. AFTER IT DID THE SAME TO MY WIFE I CLIPPED THE SENSORS ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 14, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2010
ABS SYSTEM IS FAULTY. ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS,DRY PAVEMENT, AND LOW OR HIGH PRESSURE ON PEDAL. I CAN HEAR THE PUMP ACTIVATE FOR NO REASON. I ALSO FEEL THE PEDAL VIBRATE AND THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO ROLL. ALMOST KILLED A PEDESTRIAN ONCE OR TWICE. AFTER IT DID THE SAME TO MY WIFE I CLIPPED THE SENSORS ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2010
GAS TANK RECALL DONE IN SAN FRANCISCO BUT THEY FAILED TO CHECK THE FUEL FILLER NECK PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE MYSTERY ISSUES EVER SINCE, RULING OUT THE FUEL TANK AND PUMP AS THEY WERE BOTH NEW. I HAVE SINCE TRACKED THE PROBLEM TO THE FUEL FILLER NECK THAT THE DEALER FAILED TO FIX. I BELIEVE MY VE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 6, 2015
Incident date: Jul 6, 2015
CAR WON'T START BUT TURNS OVER NORMALLY. BEGINNING ABOUT A MONTH AND A HALF AGO SO I'VE NOTICED A FEW TIMES IT FEELING LIKE ITS GOING TO DIE LIKE IT'S BEING HELD BACK A LITTLE BIT WHEN I'M DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY NOT HAVING ENOUGH TO GET IT GOING LIKE SOMETHING IS CLOGGED OR SOMETHING.... FUEL PUMP ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Nov 27, 2012
COMPONENT(S): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ON ALL DOORS: RIGHT FRONT DOOR LATCH REQUIRES SLAMMED SHUT AND WON'T OPEN WITHOUT KEY TRAPPING PASSENGER INSIDE OR FAILS TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS.---REAR DOOR LOCK REQUIRES KEY----DRIVER DOOR KEY BROKE OFF I... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Jan 24, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. UNDER NORMAL BRAKING ABS IS ACTIVATED WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AND CAUSES BRAKES VIBRATE/PULSE AND MAKE IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STOP REQUIRING PUMPING OF BRAKE PEDAL. HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN TURNING A CORNER, IE: OUT OF A DRIVEWAY WHEN VERY LIKELY TO HIS ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Nov 27, 2012
COMPONENT(S): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ON ALL DOORS: RIGHT FRONT DOOR LATCH REQUIRES SLAMMED SHUT AND WON'T OPEN WITHOUT KEY TRAPPING PASSENGER INSIDE OR FAILS TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS.---REAR DOOR LOCK REQUIRES KEY----DRIVER DOOR KEY BROKE OFF I... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Dec 10, 2013
SIDE STEP BROKE OFF, SUBSTANTIATED BY SIMILAR NHTSA COMPLAINT # = 603676. *TR
AIR BAGS
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Nov 27, 2012
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....THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED YET TO ME, BUT DESPITE MY VEHICLE BEING A 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY WITH ONLY ONE PREVIOUS OWNER, DEALER CLAIMS MY VIN# IS NOT INCLU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Nov 27, 2012
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....THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED YET TO ME, BUT DESPITE MY VEHICLE BEING A 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY WITH ONLY ONE PREVIOUS OWNER, DEALER CLAIMS MY VIN# IS NOT INCLU... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Nov 27, 2012
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....THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED YET TO ME, BUT DESPITE MY VEHICLE BEING A 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY WITH ONLY ONE PREVIOUS OWNER, DEALER CLAIMS MY VIN# IS NOT INCLU... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Nov 27, 2012
ASCENDING MINIMAL INCLINES WHILE 55MPH AND ABOVE, ENGINE MISFIRES RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER AND INABILITY TO ACCELERATE, AS SUBSTANTIATED BY SIMILAR NHTSA COMPLAINT #: 603676 "AN ENGLISH CAR SPECIALIST IN RALEIGH, NC. DETERMINED IT WAS A SPEED SENSING TRANSMITTER. THIS DEVICE TELLS THE CAR'S COMPUT... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Nov 27, 2012
ASCENDING MINIMAL INCLINES WHILE 55MPH AND ABOVE, ENGINE MISFIRES RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER AND INABILITY TO ACCELERATE, AS SUBSTANTIATED BY SIMILAR NHTSA COMPLAINT #: 603676 "AN ENGLISH CAR SPECIALIST IN RALEIGH, NC. DETERMINED IT WAS A SPEED SENSING TRANSMITTER. THIS DEVICE TELLS THE CAR'S COMPUT... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Nov 27, 2012
AT 55MPH VEHICLE VIOLENTLY VIBRATING CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL, DUE TO POWER TRAIN, DRIVE SHAFT, TRACK BAR BUSHING. DESPITE MY VEHICLE BEING A 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY WITH ONLY ONE PREVIOUS OWNER, DEALER CLAIMS MY VIN# IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL FOR DRIVE SHAFT REPAIR SUBSTANTIATED BY... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Jan 24, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. UNDER NORMAL BRAKING ABS IS ACTIVATED WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AND CAUSES BRAKES VIBRATE/PULSE AND MAKE IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STOP REQUIRING PUMPING OF BRAKE PEDAL. HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN TURNING A CORNER, IE: OUT OF A DRIVEWAY WHEN VERY LIKELY TO HIS ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 27, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE ACCELERATING AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE LACKED COMPRESSION. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CYLINDER WALLS WERE SCRATCHED, WHICH PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM GAINING HORSEPOWER. HE ALSO STATED THAT EXCESSIVE DIRT FROM THE DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK CAUSED TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 6, 2006
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
AT HIGHER SPEEDS, ABOVE 55 MPH, ENGINE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY MISFIRE AND RETURN TO NORMAL IN UNPREDICTABLE SEQUENCES. LOSS OF POWER AND INABILITY TO ACCELERATE, ESPECIALLY ON HILLS, THE WORST CONSEQUENCE. CHARLOTTE DEALER SAID IT COULD BE A STICKY EXHAUST VALVE, OFFERED $2900 TO PERFORM AN EXHAU... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 6, 2006
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
AT HIGHER SPEEDS, ABOVE 55 MPH, ENGINE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY MISFIRE AND RETURN TO NORMAL IN UNPREDICTABLE SEQUENCES. LOSS OF POWER AND INABILITY TO ACCELERATE, ESPECIALLY ON HILLS, THE WORST CONSEQUENCE. CHARLOTTE DEALER SAID IT COULD BE A STICKY EXHAUST VALVE, OFFERED $2900 TO PERFORM AN EXHAU... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Nov 30, 2005
Incident date: Nov 30, 2005
LAND ROVER HAS A SAFETY RECALL ACTION L#B156 AND THE FEDERAL VEHICLE RECALL GOVERNMENT HAS THEIRS AS 04V20300. LAND ROVER BUILT A DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK THAT WILL LEAK AND INSTALLED IT IN MY VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS NEW. LAND ROVER NOW WANTS ME TO PAY FOR THE FUEL PUMP WHICH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS A RESULT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 8, 2005
Incident date: Jan 3, 2005
ABS LIGHT IS ON. BRAKES APPEAR TO WORK NORMAL. OCCASIONAL, FOR NO APPEARANT REASON ABS KICKS ON AND CAUSES BRAKES VIBRATE/PULSE AND MAKE IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STOP. AFTER THAT FOR A SHORT PERIOD THE ABS LIGHT IS OFF. CLOSEST DEALER IS 3 HOURS AWAY AND I CAN'T FIND ANYONE AROUD TO LOOK AT IT.... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jan 5, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
WE OWN A 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. I NOTICED RECENTLY THAT IT WAS LEANING TO THE RIGHT. I MEASURED THE BUMPER TO BE APPROX. 2 INCHES LOWER ON THE RIGHT THAN THE LEFT. WHEN I BROUGHT IT INTO OUR LOCAL LAND ROVER DEALER THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE LAND ROVER TO LEAN TO THE RIGHT. SOUNDS UN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Aug 4, 2004
Incident date: Feb 6, 2004
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START EACH TIME.*AK *TC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2004
THE CONSUMER HAS COST HIM $22,620.00 IN REPAIRS FOR HEAD GASKET, TRANSMISSION BOX, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND STALLING PROBLEMS. *LA THE CLOCK AND BRAKE LIGHT HAD GONE OUT, THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED, AND MISSES. *SC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 23, 2004
THE CONSUMER HAS COST HIM $22,620.00 IN REPAIRS FOR HEAD GASKET, TRANSMISSION BOX, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND STALLING PROBLEMS. *LA THE CLOCK AND BRAKE LIGHT HAD GONE OUT, THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED, AND MISSES. *SC
POWER TRAIN
Feb 23, 2004
THE CONSUMER HAS COST HIM $22,620.00 IN REPAIRS FOR HEAD GASKET, TRANSMISSION BOX, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND STALLING PROBLEMS. *LA THE CLOCK AND BRAKE LIGHT HAD GONE OUT, THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED, AND MISSES. *SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 9, 2003
Incident date: Sep 9, 2003
CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL PUMP. WHEN THE VEHICLE GOT HOT, IT ACTED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO CUT OFF, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE WEATHER WAS HOT. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY TOLD HER THEY HAD TO PUT IT ON A COMPUTER. THIS VEHICLE WAS GIVING... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 20, 2003
Incident date: Sep 2, 1997
VERY POOR EMERGENCY BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS 30MPH AND SLOWER. WHEN EMERGENCY BRAKING IS REQUIRED LIKE IN A LEFT TURN LAND AND THE PRECEDING CAR DECIDES TO STOP INSTEAD OF COMPLETING THE LEFT TURN, YOU CANNOT STOP QUICKLY. AT HIGHER SPEEDS UP TO 25-30 MPH THE SAME SITUATION ARISES BUT YOU GENERALLY ... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 26, 2003
CONSUMER HAS SAFETY CONCERN INVOLVING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ON A 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I. *MR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE BRAKE LIGHT IS OFF, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, THE VEHICLE IS SAFE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 1, 2003
1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*734306
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Jan 10, 2003
Incident date: Dec 30, 2002
ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. PROBLEM STILL EXITS. LEFT REAR TIRE SPEED SENSOR FAILED CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH ABS SYSTEM, CAUSING TIRE TO BLOW OUT. RESULTING IN LEFT REAR WHEEL/RIM TO BE COMPLETELY SHATTERED INTO PIECES. ALSO BRAKES AND CALIPERS TOTALL... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jan 10, 2003
Incident date: Dec 30, 2002
ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. PROBLEM STILL EXITS. LEFT REAR TIRE SPEED SENSOR FAILED CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH ABS SYSTEM, CAUSING TIRE TO BLOW OUT. RESULTING IN LEFT REAR WHEEL/RIM TO BE COMPLETELY SHATTERED INTO PIECES. ALSO BRAKES AND CALIPERS TOTALL... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jan 10, 2003
Incident date: Dec 30, 2002
ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. PROBLEM STILL EXITS. LEFT REAR TIRE SPEED SENSOR FAILED CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH ABS SYSTEM, CAUSING TIRE TO BLOW OUT. RESULTING IN LEFT REAR WHEEL/RIM TO BE COMPLETELY SHATTERED INTO PIECES. ALSO BRAKES AND CALIPERS TOTALL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Jan 10, 2003
Incident date: Dec 30, 2002
ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. PROBLEM STILL EXITS. LEFT REAR TIRE SPEED SENSOR FAILED CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH ABS SYSTEM, CAUSING TIRE TO BLOW OUT. RESULTING IN LEFT REAR WHEEL/RIM TO BE COMPLETELY SHATTERED INTO PIECES. ALSO BRAKES AND CALIPERS TOTALL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Jan 10, 2003
Incident date: Dec 30, 2002
ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. PROBLEM STILL EXITS. LEFT REAR TIRE SPEED SENSOR FAILED CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH ABS SYSTEM, CAUSING TIRE TO BLOW OUT. RESULTING IN LEFT REAR WHEEL/RIM TO BE COMPLETELY SHATTERED INTO PIECES. ALSO BRAKES AND CALIPERS TOTALL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 25, 2002
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING 65-70 MPH. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASION AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 13, 2002
THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILED CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. *YH
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Aug 6, 2002
Incident date: Jan 29, 2002
CONSUMERS 6 YEAR OLD SON WAS DISCOVERED PARTIALLY SUSPENDED BY THE NECK AT THE REAR SUNROOF OPENING. THE SUNROOF WAS PARTIALLY CLOSED. CONSUMER SAYS THE REAR SUNROOF CONTROL WAS IN A LOCKED-OUT POSITION. CONSUMERS SON SUFFERED SWELLING OF THE NECK AND HEAD AND WAS UNCONSIOUS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOW... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jul 22, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2002
THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE ANCHORS FOR THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE REAR SEAT SEAT BELTS ARE MOUNTED TOO FAR FORWARD ON THE REAR WHEEL WELL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. WE HAVE A BRITEX BABY SEAT. FROM WHAT I UNDESTAND FROM A CERTIFIED SEAT INSTALLER IS THAT ALL BABY SEATS DO NOT MOUNT PRO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 19, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILED CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY AND THE BRAKES ARE NOT RELIABLE. *YH THE ABS ACTIVATED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 8, 2002
Incident date: May 25, 2002
BRAKES FALIED COMPREHENSIVELY WITH NO WARNING LIGHT. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 8, 2002
Incident date: May 25, 2002
BRAKES FALIED COMPREHENSIVELY WITH NO WARNING LIGHT. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 12, 2002
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
UNDER NORMAL BRAKING ABS IS ACTIVATED. DEALER REPLACED RIGHT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. AT THIS TIME VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP, SAME PART IS BEING REPLACED.*AK *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 11, 2002
Incident date: Nov 17, 2000
DURING NORMAL BRAKING, INTERMITTENTLY ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND CAUSE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Apr 18, 2002
Incident date: Apr 16, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LIQUID IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR BRUST OUT AND BURNT HIM. HAD MIRROR REPLACED TWICE. NLM
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jul 24, 2001
Incident date: Jul 2, 2001
METAL SHAFT HOOKED TO THROTTLE WEDGED ITSELF AND MADE THROTTLE STICK WIDE OPEN. VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. CONSUMER HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE. CONSUMER FELT THAT THEY WERE GOING TO DIE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER IMFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 23, 2001
Incident date: Dec 20, 1998
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, APPLYING THE BRAKES HAS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RACE, ACCELERATING THE CAR WHILE CAUSING THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST TO FAIL. WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, BRAKING REQUIRES VERY HIGH PEDAL PRESSURE AND MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE CAR. THI
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 13.0 | 15.0 | 14.0 | Premium | $5,450 |
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, 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
47 manufacturer communications from 44 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 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 2 |
| 012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 2 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 |
| 204000 WHEELS:HUB | 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
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
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
LTB00389NAS3
Nov 19, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
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."
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."
370103
Jun 6, 2003
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
OIL SEEPAGE FROM MANUAL TRANSMISSION FRONT COVER. IMPROVED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SEALING. *TT
190398NAS
Oct 2, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INFORMATION REGARDING TRAILING THROTTLE MISFIRE DIAGNOSIS. *YC
600197
Aug 14, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
FRONT SWIVEL SEAL REPLACEMENT AND GREASE FILL. *YC
86/06/97/NAS
May 30, 1997
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING SECURITY SYSTEM CONNECTOR TROUBLESHOOTING. *TT
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
86/06/97/NAS
Mar 31, 1997
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
PRIDE- SECURITY SYSTEM CONNECTOR TROUBLESHOOTING. *JD
86/05/97/NAS
Mar 31, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PRIDE- SQUEAKS AND RATTLES- DIAGNOSIS. *JD
80/01/97/NAS
Mar 7, 1997
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
HVAC SYSTEM WATER LEAKS. *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
76/01/97US
Jan 17, 1997
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
FRONT DOOR SILL BUTTON BOUNCE. *TW
51/07/96
Dec 31, 1996
204000 WHEELS:HUB
PRIDE - REAR HUB SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TW
26/03/96US
Dec 31, 1996
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
BOTTOM HOSE FOUL. *TW
86/20/96US
Dec 31, 1996
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
PRIDE - AUDIO NOISE - TURN ON. *TW
17/02/96US
Dec 31, 1996
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
PRIDE - CANNISTER PURGE CONTROL VALVE. *TW
76/21/96US
Dec 31, 1996
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
PRIDE - SUNROOF JAM. *TW
86/21/96US
Dec 31, 1996
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
PRIDE - AUDIO NOISE - TWEETER. *TW
19/05/96US
Dec 31, 1996
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PRIDE - SECURING CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND HEAT SHIELD. *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
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
54/03/96US
Dec 31, 1996
204000 WHEELS:HUB
PRIDE - FRONT HUB SEAL REPLACEMENT. *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
86/16/96US
Dec 13, 1996
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
PRIDE - REMOTE BUTTONS REPLACEMENT. *TW
86/14/96US
Dec 13, 1996
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
PRIDE - SECURITY SYSTEM ANTENNA 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
86/10/96US
Dec 6, 1996
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
PRIDE - GROUND CIRCUIT INTEGRITY. *TW
19/09/96US
Dec 6, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PRIDE - GEMS CODE P1317 (DISCOVERY). *TW
19/08/96US
Dec 6, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
PRIDE - GEMS CODE P0125. *TW
76/17/96US
Dec 6, 1996
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
PRIDE - ALPINE LIGHT, "D" POST LEAK. *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).
58
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 (current) | 3 | 111 | |
| 1995 | 4 | 68 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 16 | View |