1998 Land Rover Discovery
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1998 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
33 complaints7 involved a crash4 involved a fire9 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Engine
TL* the contact owned a 1998 land rover discovery. While driving and depressing the brake pedal, flames appeared under the dashboard. A fire report was filed. A police report was not filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. The contact sustained bruises to the left shoulder and left…
TL* the contact owned a 1998 land rover discovery. While driving and depressing the brake pedal, flames appeared under the dashboard. A fire report was filed. A police report was not filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. The contact sustained bruises to the left shoulder and left leg while jumping out of the vehicle. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was considered a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
- Steering
I began to back out of a parking space. As my car cleared the parking space, I was turning my steering wheel as I backed out, I heard a click at the steering wheel and suddenly had no steering whatsoever. My steering wheel just spins free, easily, and the steering wheel no longer controls the front…
I began to back out of a parking space. As my car cleared the parking space, I was turning my steering wheel as I backed out, I heard a click at the steering wheel and suddenly had no steering whatsoever. My steering wheel just spins free, easily, and the steering wheel no longer controls the front tires. It appears that a splined shaft coming out of the steering box IS stripped. I had to have my car towed home as it IS impossible to drive it without any steering control. Having just recovered from stage 4 cancer last year and working only 1/2 time (20 hours/week), I haven't got the money to pay a mechanic to fix it right now. *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1998 land rover discovery. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags deployed. As a result, there was an explosive spark which caused the driver's clothing to ignite. The driver sustained burns to the right hand and the left arm became…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 land rover discovery. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags deployed. As a result, there was an explosive spark which caused the driver's clothing to ignite. The driver sustained burns to the right hand and the left arm became blistered. Also, the contact mentioned that the other two passengers sustained minor bruising and abrasions. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were unknown.
- Unknown or other
1998 landrover. Consumer requests reimbursement for defective vehicle*tgw see odi # 10328525 consumer has another complaint referencing a problem with his 2007 chevrolet impala. updated 06/04/10.*jb the consumer would like for someone to contact him to schedule an inspection of the vehicle. Updated 10/13/10. *Jb updated 06/08/10.*jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle speed control
Our land rover discovery lost steering and brake control while on highway 99 nb south of the toulumne rd exit. We were traveling at low highway speed (50-60mph) when we noticed the vehicle to begin swerving left and right causing the body to pitch dramatically with no response from steering, when…
Our land rover discovery lost steering and brake control while on highway 99 nb south of the toulumne rd exit. We were traveling at low highway speed (50-60mph) when we noticed the vehicle to begin swerving left and right causing the body to pitch dramatically with no response from steering, when the brakes were applied they were unresponsive. The directional occasional increased while we traveled approx another 500 yards before we hit the edge embankment and rolled over. Engine continued to run in the overturned position. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
ABS. *jb
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module
ABS system failure, almost caused my self or children to be killed. 72,000 vehicle has been imaculatly kept. To replacement part IS $2000
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving vehicle stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle. the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic indicated that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
Consumer noticed that the rear mirrors were leaking fluid. the mirrors had black splotches. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rear mirrors needed to be replaced. *ak
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
Rear view mirror became distorted. the mirror began to accumulate black splotches and opaque with wavy lines. dealer claimed that the mirror was the consumer's problem. also, consumer touched the back of the mirror, and came back with a sticky black substance in his eye.*ak
- Air bags
Consumer was driving approximately 65 mph when another vehicle clipped consumer's vehicle from the rear, forcing it into a guard rail, and the air bags failed to deploy. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Non deployment of driver's airbag in frontal accident severe enough to distort vehicle's frame (1998 landrover discovery). *Jb
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Dashlights and tail lights malfunctioned due to an electrical short. dealer was unable to repair the problem. *ak
- Suspension › Front
While driving at any speed front right tire would shake and wiggle when driving. Dealer has been contacted. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
Purchased a 1998 land rover discovery lse with 79000 miles in january 2003 and 7 months later the front u-joint failed, bending the driveshaft and damaged case on transmission while traveling from in on vacation to tnennesse. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, tie rod collapsed and caused an accident. *Ak *ts *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
The engine caught on fire. *jb there was an electrical fire in the driver side dash. the consumer smelled smoke, then viewed light gray smoke and flames coming out of the dashboard below the steering column. scc
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column failed which resulted in loss of steering.dealer contacted.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving in a frontal collision none of the air bags deployed, causing injuries to driver.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
The shoulder seat belt adjuster consists of a knob at the passengers shoulder and it sticks out about an inch, consumer states that if the vehicle were to be involved in a collision, the passengers sitting in the back seat can be thrown forward and cut badly on the adjuster. *slc
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Seat warmer has been in use for ten minutes when consumer noticed smoke and a small hole in driver's seat. Consumer felt that if vehicle was at a stand still consumer could have been burned. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.*ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
No summary listed for above vehicle. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes had to be replaced at 18000 miles. Consumer had contacted dealer, and deale r said that brakes had to be inspected every 3000 miles. brake problem was due to bad operation of vehicle.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Was entering the highway from an interiour ramp (no shoulder) when the vehicle stopped running. waited in left lane with flashers on and seat belt fastened until idot appeared (land rover roadside assistance had not yet arrived) since discovery's can not be towed, the idot truck had to push my…
Was entering the highway from an interiour ramp (no shoulder) when the vehicle stopped running. waited in left lane with flashers on and seat belt fastened until idot appeared (land rover roadside assistance had not yet arrived) since discovery's can not be towed, the idot truck had to push my vehicle across six lanes of traffic and north two miles to an accident investigation site. the dealer replaced my fuel pump. in the three months since they replaced the original fuel pump, the car has failed two more times. each time the fuel pump IS cited. now it has been in the shop for three weeks as they await an adapter harness from overseas. I have zero faith in the auto. I am afraid that my children are going to be injured when the car fails again. the dealer IS being difficult. he offered us $22, 600 for our car and said we could get a different '98 with 2,000 more miles than our s for $26,995! he actually IS thinking I am going to let him make money from this frightening situation. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The first incedent occured when the vehicle was traveling at 45 mph. the right front wheel locked up and sent the truck off the road and into the ditch. the mfg was contacted and I was told to drive the truck to the dealer. while enroute back to tn to take the truck to the dealer the second…
The first incedent occured when the vehicle was traveling at 45 mph. the right front wheel locked up and sent the truck off the road and into the ditch. the mfg was contacted and I was told to drive the truck to the dealer. while enroute back to tn to take the truck to the dealer the second incedent occured. the second incedent occured while the vehicle was traveling at highway speed of 70 mph. the right front wheel locked up and made the truck uncontrolable it took both lanes to bring the truck back under control before it stopped on the shoulder of the road. if I would not have had ahold of the steering wheel with both hands the truck would have rolled or if any cars would have been around there would have been a major accident.
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
- 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."
- 10003905A number of right hand exhaust manifolds on 1997 and 1998 my vehicles that are susceptible to cracking. Service action exhaust manifold replacement.
- 615006Recall D217 - land rover has determined that certain vehicles have fuel filler necks which may drop below the top surface of the mounting grommet resulting in a poor seal with the fuel cap.
- 605888Delamination of the door bin material cover.
- 600375Situation on repair requirements for painted plastic trim.
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