1996 Land Rover Discovery
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1996 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.
The right front door can fail to latch fully when closing, causing the door to "bounce" back off the door seals.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
65 complaints4 involved a crash5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 that leaks fuel while filling tank or whiledriving if tank IS close to full. This results in horrible head aches from three constant smell of gasoline inside my land rover while driving.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Service brakes · Vehicle speed control
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…
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 and took out the light bulb in the dashboard. I drive better than the ABS ecu computes. No problems since completely deactivating and unplugging system. Please include new ranges of vehicles in these recalls. I will be powerless to have this reimbursed otherwise. Also need to re-evaluate recall range for the fuel neck filler problem. My truck was in for the tank recall but they failed to do the filler neck and I have spent years trading out iac, throttle sensors, and maf sensors trying to figure out the problem. Thank you sanfrancisco land rover. Sarcasm intended. *tr
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system · Service brakes
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…
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 vehicle to have been manufactured incorrectly and repaired in the same manner. My vehicle does not come up in a recall search for the filler neck and I believe the recall should be amended to include mine. I have read all 80 of the complaints relative to this problem and mine IS less than 40 units away from the complaint vehicles. I also have been battling the ABS problems of not stopping and the ABS activation for no reason. I almost wrecked a few times because of the ABS kicking on for no reason- low speed, dry pavement, easy soft brake pressure. I clipped the front wheel ABS sensors and I have had no problems with ABS since. Faulty software in the ABS ecu IS probably to blame but it would do no good to blame the computer with bodiers lying in the street.
- Unknown or other
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…
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 I was wondering and going to get it checked but it only happens when I'm on the freeway for a little bit and when I slow down it feels like its going to die also after getting off the freeway are slowing down but it does it also when I'm going at higher speeds on the freeway but only then not when I'm driving through town.
- Electrical system · Service brakes
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…
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 pedestrians or oncoming traffic when unable to break. at higher speeds up to 25-30 mph the same situation arises but you generally have more time and distance to recover. otherwise breaks work most of the time, which makes this glitch so frustrating and seemingly unrelated to break pad or wear and tear issues, as substantiated by similar nhtsa complaint #s: 882300, 8011620, 10028658, 10024539, 10110112. *tr
- Engine · Vehicle speed control
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…
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 computer how fast the car IS moving. While driving 60 mph, it was getting a signal of 130 mph. Thinking it was moving too fast, the car will automatically misfire in an effort to slow it down. They replaced the speed sensor (for $120) and the problem was fixed. This IS a common problem for older lrs and the dealers should know this. They use it as an opportunity to charge for a much more expensive valve job." *tr
- Air bags · Electrical system · Vehicle speed control
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…
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 included in recall for substantiated by previous complaints submitted for this issue with my year/make/model, so please re-open investigation of nhtsa campaign # 98v040000 to include all 1996 land rover discovery vin#s so it can be addressed before it deploys improperly. deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning can cause a driver to lose vehicle control. *tr
- Structure
Side step broke off, substantiated by similar nhtsa complaint # = 603676. *tr
- Power train
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…
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 previous complaints submitted for my year/make/model, so please re-open investigation of nhtsa campaign # 12e010000 to include all 1996 land rover discovery vin#s. 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. *tr
- Latches/locks/linkages · Structure › Body
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…
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 inside. despite my vehicle being a 1996 land rover discovery with only one previous owner, dealer claims my vin# IS not included in recall for door latch repairs substantiated by previous complaints submitted for my year/make/model, so please re-open investigation to include all 1996 land rover discovery vin#s: similar nhtsa complaint #s= 605132, 823508, 983887, 508953, pe96060, 603247, 602621, 603962. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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 the engine failure. the vehicle was repaired. the current mileage was 143,000 and failure mileage was 63,000.
- Electrical system · Vehicle speed control
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…
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 exhaust valve job. I declined and decided to take the cylinder heads off myself and take them to a machine shop were they could clean out and re-grind the valves for about $500. machine shop said there was no signs of sticking valves but I didn't mind since I got to play around and take the engine apart. the engine ran great afterwards but this didn't fix the problem. finally took car to an english car specialist in raleigh, nc. they determined it was a speed sensing transmitter. this device tells the car's computer how fast the car IS moving. while driving 60 mph, it was getting a signal of 130 mph. thinking it was moving too fast, the car will automatically misfire in an effort to slow it down. they replaced the speed sensor (for $120) and the problem was fixed. this IS a common problem for older lrs and the dealers should know this. they use it as an opportunity to charge for a much more expensive valve job. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
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…
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 of the recall. I find this demand unreasonable both on its poor customer service and my out of pocket cost, and that they will only replace the fuel tank and seal, while disturbing 10 year old hoses/pumps/fuel lines ect. when contacted land rover said that was their policy. where IS the safety in this recall? *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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. *ak
- Suspension › Rear
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 unsafe to me.*ak
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump
Consumer had to replace the fuel pump four times. the vehicle would not start each time.*ak *tc
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Power train
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
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 her problems, and she did not know what to do. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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…
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 have more time and distance to recover.ehicle has been looked at by independend garages and most recently, again, gone over by the landrover dealer in scottsdale az. I live in a hilly area in prescott az and even coming out of a steep driveway at low speeds, sudden brake application cannot lock the brakes or cause ABS to occur on dry pavement. personal observation IS the vehicle stops quicker on wet pavement because ABS happens. I have used the internet and newsgroups and the impression IS the brakes on the older discovery series of landrovers, 1995-6-7 IS not good. I would suspect that the damage from a rear end collision where I ran into someone without brake lights, was probably made worse (1997). emergency braking happend, but as I have described, braking IS marginal.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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 to stop however there are no anti-lock brakes. dealer notified. *tt *jb
- Unknown or other
1996 land rover discovery. *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734306
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Service brakes, air › Antilock · Service brakes, air › Antilock › Abs warning light · Service brakes, air › Antilock › Wheel speed sensor · Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
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…
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 totally damaged. brakes are not safe or reliable. rear,fifth door has hinge and secure locking problems. major rusting on vehicle.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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
The right front wheel speed sensor failed causing problems with the ABS system. *Yh
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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…
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 towed for inspection of any possible malfunctions of the rear sunroof. the cut off switch was in the activated position and the rear sunroof switch was non functional. *jg
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Door open while driving
It IS alledged that the right front door opens while driving
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.
- 10214018Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
- 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.
- 604152Technical information on troubleshooting security system connector troubleshooting.
- 604151Procedures on steering system hose clamps.
- 603265Information regarding trailing throttle misfire diagnosis.
- 602375Front swivel seal replacement and grease fill.
- 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.
- 52181Pride- security system connector troubleshooting.
- 52180Pride- squeaks and rattles- diagnosis.
- 51231Recall 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 and to rectify latch problems determined by that inspection - to correct this condition, an extended latch mounting fastener has been introduced to assure proper orientation of the right front door latch relative to the mounting leg of the adjacent window frame - the new fastener must be installed on all affected vehicles - in cases where latch loads have been excessive, replacement of the latch may be necessary - recall 96v-247.
- 51228Recall 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 may fail to latch fully, causing the door to bounce back off the door seals - to correct this condition, dealers are to install latch mounting fastener and inspect all affected discovery models for correct right hand door latch operation - conduct check of all other side door latches to ensure proper operation - recall 96v-247.
- 51223Hvac system water leaks.
- 51217Front door handle link rod adjustment.
- 51216Front door sill button bounce.
- 50668Pride - remote buttons replacement.
- 50666Pride - security system antenna replacement.
- 50665Pride - shifter "e" clip replacement.
- 50664Pride - ground circuit integrity.
- 50662Pride - cannister purge control valve.
- 50661Pride - sunroof jam.
- 50658Pride - gems code p1317 (discovery).
- 50655Pride - gems code p0125.
- 50652Pride - alpine light, "d" post leak.
- 50651Pride - shifter "e" clip replacement.
- 50650Pride - discover valve cover gasket replacement.
- 50649Pride - front stub axle seal: new part introduction.
- 50648Pride - rear stub axle seal: new part introduction.
- 50647Pride - rear hub seal replacement.
- 50646Pride - front hub seal replacement.
- 50644Pride - transfer gearbox lever bolt.
- 50643Pride - rear brake light/rear defogger short.
- 50642Pride - securing crankshaft sensor and heat shield.
- 50641Pride - audio noise - tweeter.
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