1999 Land Rover Discovery Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1999 Land Rover Discovery, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes523.8%
- Steering314.3%
- Engine314.3%
- Driver assistance14.8%
- Electrical14.8%
- Fuel system14.8%
- Interior & seats14.8%
- Powertrain (other)14.8%
- Transmission14.8%
- Airbags14.8%
- Visibility14.8%
- Body & structure14.8%
- Heating & air conditioning14.8%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, DEALER REPLACED THE ROCKER ARMS.*JB THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT DIDN'T MOVE BACK AND FORTH, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THERE WAS A HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE RADIO. UPDATED *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DRIVER SHAFT BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FREZZE. TS
CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, DEALER REPLACED THE ROCKER ARMS.*JB THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT DIDN'T MOVE BACK AND FORTH, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THERE WAS A HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE RADIO. UPDATED *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, DEALER REPLACED THE ROCKER ARMS.*JB THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT DIDN'T MOVE BACK AND FORTH, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THERE WAS A HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE RADIO. UPDATED *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER NOTICED WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS HOT GASOLINE FILLER NECK DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO PUT MORE THAN 2 GALLONS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, DEALER REPLACED THE ROCKER ARMS.*JB THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT DIDN'T MOVE BACK AND FORTH, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THERE WAS A HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE RADIO. UPDATED *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, DEALER REPLACED THE ROCKER ARMS.*JB THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT DIDN'T MOVE BACK AND FORTH, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THERE WAS A HISSING NOISE COMING FROM THE RADIO. UPDATED *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .