1999 Land Rover Discovery
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1999 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: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to various failure modes of the transmission. one of these failure models results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unintentional vehicle movement could result in a crash or personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the contacts of the relay, which operates the anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump, can stick and remain closed when commanded to open by the ABS electronic control unit. the warning lamp will illuminate and an audible alarm will sound.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Anti-lock braking will stop and the vehicle may experience inadvertent braking for less than a second.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS relay.
Owner complaints
17 complaints4 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 land rover discovery. while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed that the seat heater became abnormally warm in the front driver seat. the vehicle was never inspected to determine the cause of the failure. she called another dealer, but they have failed to respond. the current and failure mileages were 175,000.
- Steering
While driving on the I-10 expressway in new orleans, the steering mechanism stopped working, by the grace of god, I did not crash into other vehicles. I immediately got off the I-10 heading towards my brother's home to tell him about my situation. he wasn't home. I called him on the cell phone.…
While driving on the I-10 expressway in new orleans, the steering mechanism stopped working, by the grace of god, I did not crash into other vehicles. I immediately got off the I-10 heading towards my brother's home to tell him about my situation. he wasn't home. I called him on the cell phone. he told me to park the vehicle and call triple a. as I was backing out of his driveway to park the land rover, the steering wheel spun like a top with no control of the vehicle. triple a arrived and discovered a steering bolt separation. they tightened the bolt and towed the vehicle to my residence because it was the july 4TH weekend, I had the vehicle towed to my home, not the dealership. (i mailed you a letter on june 12, 2006 with the rest of the details). *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt: the consumer complained about an ABS brake problem. , there was a faulty right wheel sensor which caused the hill descendent control, traction control light, and the ABS light to come on . Contact started noticing this problem on august 1, 2005. Contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and…
Dt: the consumer complained about an ABS brake problem. , there was a faulty right wheel sensor which caused the hill descendent control, traction control light, and the ABS light to come on . Contact started noticing this problem on august 1, 2005. Contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they confirmed this was a safety issue, but have not issued a recall. The dealer was going to fix the vehicle at consumer's expense. These lights stayed on all the time. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Consumer noticed when the outside temperature IS hot gasoline filler neck does not allow you to put more than 2 gallons. Dealer notified. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer stated that the driver shaft broke causing the engine to frezze. Ts
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
The lift gate door hinge rusted through then snapped when I opened the door. The vehicle IS less then 5 yrs old but because of the mileage the warranty has expired. My body shop mechanic that the door IS too heavy for the hinges. This problem can't be seen until it occurs. If something as simple as…
The lift gate door hinge rusted through then snapped when I opened the door. The vehicle IS less then 5 yrs old but because of the mileage the warranty has expired. My body shop mechanic that the door IS too heavy for the hinges. This problem can't be seen until it occurs. If something as simple as openning the rear cargo door can cause the hinge to snap. what type of problem would a pot hole or a collision cause? dt
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Ohio traffic report, #10-91-509 while driving the driveshaft broke causing the drive axle from the transfer case to the rear wheels to fall off of the vehicle. Vehicle lost control hitting a guard rail. *tt
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · Seats · Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer states the traction control light continuously illuminates.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The vehicle started to smoke under the hood. the consumer heard pop sound followed by intensive smoke coming out of the engine area. the consumer was denied fire warranty by the dealer. *Yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was slowing to a stop, when vehicle got to about 5 mph, the brake pedal forcefully pushed consumer's foot in an upward direction, consumer pushed back down on brake which now felt very hard and vehicle would not stop or even slow down, consumer states the pedal felt like grinding stone on stone, consumer rolled in to the car in front, thus stopping the vehicle. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brake failed to stop car for the 2ND time. 1ST time no accident 9 months ago. this time car IS damaged and has caused property damage. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The 1999 discovery series II. took vehicle to dealer for brake problem. but dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. two days later while driving braking system malfunctioned, causing a rear end collision. please provide further information.*ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While going down a hill at about 30 miles vehicle would not stop. Had to crash into the back of another car in order for vehicle to stop. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
While lpulling into grage, making a full stop, engine started idling ,causing the vehicle to pull away from consumer . Consumer cut vehicle off to stop. Please provide fruther informaton. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Was traveling 50mph when another vehicle made a left in front. consumer's vehicle was "t"-boned by discovery. At time of impact, neither air bag deployed. Vehicle at body shop. Insurance adjuster will be checking vehicle. Driver suffered back & knee injuries. Emergency room treatment for passenger. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
While driving on gravel there was a popping noise and something was dragging. Also, steering was impossible. Dealer said tie rod broke at the connector. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield
Concerned about night driving safety - oncoming headlights and brakelights diffuse on heat filaments in heated windshield - creates a distraction from driving. dealer and factory say "get used to it". flaw could not be detected during daytime test drive. problem manifests itself at night when external light illuminates the glass.
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
- 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.
- 610556Some customers may comment about an intermittent knock from the front of the vehicle when driving over uneven surfaces on vehicles up to vin xa907212 and up to ya263872.
- 606622Information pertaining to sump bolt oil seep.
- 606244Subject regarding revised interior dimensions.
- 605725Various information regarding "bosch" pre-delivery inspection procedures.
- 604095Intermittent failure of engine to start.
- 603273General information on tire cover specification change.
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