1994 Land Rover Discovery
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1994 Land Rover Discovery. Newest first.
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 range rover classic vehicles. some of the rear driveshaft…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
15 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Recall 04v203000 concerning land rover fuel tanks: consumer noticed fuel leaking from a crack in the plastic fuel tank. Dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to vin. *ak *nm
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving at 25 mph consumer was upset and slammed the console, and both front air bags deployed, prior to this incident there was no light indication of any defects of the air bag. Also, horn was stuck as result consumer had to pull out a fuse. *ak *eh *jb
- Seats
The support webbing of the drivers seat in this vehicle failed in tension. the point of failure was near the midpoint of the webbing span. it IS my belief that the metal spring support places a normal force on the top surface of the webbing when the driver's seat IS in use. the relatively hard…
The support webbing of the drivers seat in this vehicle failed in tension. the point of failure was near the midpoint of the webbing span. it IS my belief that the metal spring support places a normal force on the top surface of the webbing when the driver's seat IS in use. the relatively hard, metal spring rubs the surface of the webbing as the driver's weight IS shifted on the seat. eventually this causes a weak area in the webbing and the tension placed on the webbing by its connection with the frame of the seat IS too great for this week area. thus the webbing snaps apart at this location. when the webbing snaps, the driver IS subject to a sudden drop in sitting height. this was approximately 3 inches for me. had this sudden change in sitting height occurred while operating the vehicle, undesired operation of the vehicle could have occurred. *jb
- Seats
The drivers seat collapsed in the seat section. I was driving the car when the seat suddenly failed and dropped about 3-inches. the support section of the seat failed. however, the leather seat cover held my weight, but the supporting structure failed completely. under many circumstances this…
The drivers seat collapsed in the seat section. I was driving the car when the seat suddenly failed and dropped about 3-inches. the support section of the seat failed. however, the leather seat cover held my weight, but the supporting structure failed completely. under many circumstances this could have been difficult and could have contributed to the loss of control of the vehicle. I considered the failure to be of a safety nature and well outside of the definition of normal wear. I reported this failure to my local land rover dealer and requested land rover north america be advised of this unusual failure. I purchased two 1994 land rover discovery vehicles, new in 1994. both of these vehicles have now had this same failure. that leads me to believe this IS a design or manufacturing defect. I am a registered professional engineer in the field of safety. my primary field IS aircraft accident investigations, but I have done in excess of fifty automobile accident investigations and reconstructions.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer complained about ABS brake problem. . Wheels lock when traveling on a non traction road. *Ak....two year's ago the contact's daughter was involved in two collisions due to ABS failure on fresh wet snow. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving at 40 mph ABS brake failed. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling
During manufacture an excessive amount of flexible gasket sealant material was used to seal the oil pan to the engine. the excess material ended up in the oil pan, and was picked up by the oil pump. this material blocked the oil pump pickup screen, starving the engine of oil until it eventually overheated, seized, and failed.
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
The early model year lt230 transfer case input gear did not provide for lubrication to the mainshaft. this causes excessive wear on the mainshaft splines, eventually leading to failure of the mainshaft. symptoms include excessive lash, and clonking when shifting. once the mainshaft fails, there…
The early model year lt230 transfer case input gear did not provide for lubrication to the mainshaft. this causes excessive wear on the mainshaft splines, eventually leading to failure of the mainshaft. symptoms include excessive lash, and clonking when shifting. once the mainshaft fails, there IS no power to the drivetrain. this defect was corrected at the factory with a cross-drilled gear in 1997, but no recall was ever issued. the problem IS well documented on the internet.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
The tail door will not open. this vehicle has seven passenger seats. two of these seats must enter and exit via the tail (rear) door. the exterior and interior door latches failed in the closed position and the door could not be opened for either side. I consider this a serious safety issue in…
The tail door will not open. this vehicle has seven passenger seats. two of these seats must enter and exit via the tail (rear) door. the exterior and interior door latches failed in the closed position and the door could not be opened for either side. I consider this a serious safety issue in that in an emergency the rear passengers would have had great difficulty in exiting the vehicle. similarly, emergency personnel would have had great difficulty in extracting anyone from the rear seats.
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
My steering rod fell off and I could not steer the car! This IS highly unusual and rare and I think it warrants an inquiry and response. This car IS sold and advertised as the ultimate rugged off road vehicle. I do not drive under those conditions but rather ordinary conditions. This was a potentially fatal problem if I were driving under different conditions. *ak
- Tires › Sidewall
Firestone wilderness at tire (P235 70 R16) experienced sidewall tire separation, dealer informed that the tire should be changed immediately, but later said that he couldn't assist the consumer in a timely manner and let the consumer drive on the bad tire, consumer feels the dealer should have changed the tire since it was an emergency. *slc
- Unknown or other
The active hydraulic corner enhancer which prevents the vehicle from leaning while turning corners broke, causing hydraulic fluids to release which resulted in a fire. please give any further details. *Ak
- Tires
Car hydroplaned on freeway and rolled on to left side
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift · Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Defective transfer case replaced three times. this may have caused a crash. also, the throttle linkage failure caused sudden acceleration, could have resulted in a crash. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
The body mounts are cracked, causing vehicle to malfunction. *yc
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10136669The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
- 10125267Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10102683"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 non-approved equipment can cause the engines to hydro-lock, or cause other engine damage, and sometimes the only possible repair IS to replace the engine."
- 10100968"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."
- 10001637Oil seepage from manual transmission front cover. Improved manual transmission sealing.
- 604151Procedures on steering system hose clamps.
- 602375Front swivel seal replacement and grease fill.
- 601617Provided information to assist in diagnosing ignition lead faults and summarizes.
- 52221Front swivel seat seal replacement and grease fill.
- 52205Sunroof jam.
- 52204A new brake pad has been introduced for the front caliper assembly.
- 52182Pride- front break squeal reduction.
- 52180Pride- squeaks and rattles- diagnosis.
- 51217Front door handle link rod adjustment.
- 51216Front door sill button bounce.
- 50665Pride - shifter "e" clip replacement.
- 50664Pride - ground circuit integrity.
- 50661Pride - sunroof jam.
- 50659Pride - 14cux coil connections.
- 50651Pride - shifter "e" clip replacement.
- 50650Pride - discover valve cover gasket replacement.
- 50626Pride - discover sunroof leak.
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