Model year record

1995 Land Rover Discovery recalls & problems

The 1995 Land Rover Discovery has 4 safety recalls and 49 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (11 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints49filed by owners

Crashes · fires10 · 6reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths13 · 3reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainMar 15, 2012

Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall 12E010000180 vehicles

Problem: 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 COUPLINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO THE REQUIRED ENGINEERING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXHIBIT THE ONSET OF JOINT SEPARATION, PRECLUDED BY DRIVE LINE VIBRATION.
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.
Fix: 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 speed controlFeb 24, 1998

Vehicle speed control

Recall 98V04000054,488 vehicles

Problem: 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: DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.

Components: Vehicle speed control; Air bags › Frontal

StructureDec 12, 1996

Body › Door › Hinge and attachments

Recall 96V24700020,889 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR CAN FAIL TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE DOOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: 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.

Power trainMay 16, 1995

Axle assembly

Recall 95V099000155 vehicles

Problem: AT PORT OF ENTRY, A QUALITY OVERCHECK OF THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT TORQUE WAS PERFORMED. THIS CHECK REQUIRED THE REMOVAL OF THE DRIVESHAFTS. WHEN THE DRIVESHAFTS WERE REINSTALLED, THE WRONG SIZED NUTS WERE USED.
Risk: THE NUTS CAN LOOSEN, ULTIMATELY CAUSING THE DISCONNECTION OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE DRIVESHAFTS RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARDWARE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH HARDWARE OF THE APPROPRIATE SPECIFICATIONS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Discovery

13mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 15 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.9 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $6,300/year to fuel

Discovery

12mpg combined

City / highway	11 / 15 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.9 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $6,850/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Engine › Gasoline	11	0	1	0	—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal	9	1	1	0	—
Electrical systemWiring; Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module	8	0	1	0	—
Air bagsFrontal	7	4	1	1	100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Fuel injection system › Fuel rail	7	2	2	6	—
VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices › Interior; Sun/moon roof assembly	4	0	0	0	—
Tires	4	1	1	4	—
SteeringHydraulic power assist system; Gear box (other than rack and pinion)	3	1	0	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	3	0	0	0	—
StructureFrame and members	3	0	0	0	—
Power trainDriveline › Differential unit; Transfer case (4-wheel drive)	2	0	0	0	—
Seat belts	1	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel system, gasoline
The contact owns a 1995 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the contact observed gasoline leaking from the rear of the vehicle where the fuel tank was located. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V203000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had never been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The contact was informed that he could schedule the recall repair with the nearest dealer;…
Oct 27, 2024
Air bags
LANDROVER NEVER NOTIFIED ME OF MULTIPLE RECALLS AS 1ST AND ONLY OWNER MULTIPLE REPAIRS DEALER WON'T HONOR RECALL REPAIRS PASS RIGHT DOOR HINGE FAILURE. REAR CARO DOOR LOOK FAILURE. GAS TANK CRACK LEAKING. CRUISE CONTROL PROB AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON. EXTERIOR LIGHT FAILURE. WINDOW FAILURE 3X TO OPENFRONT/ REAR REGULATOR AND OR MOTOR MULTIPLE TIMES. BRAKES FAILURE MULTIPLE TIMES REPLACED MASTER CYLANDER 2X& BOOSTER. OIL LEAKING G OIL COOLING HOSES FAIL. PLUS... STARTER. ALTERNATOR. IGNITION SYSTEM .BELTS AND MULTIPLE HOSE REPLACED. THIS IS A PARTS BLACK HOLE VEHICLE COSTNG THOUSANDS IN REPAIRS. ONCE OUT OF WARRANTY DEALERS RIPPED ME OFF ALWAYS STATING UNRELATED ISSUES. NO ONE ELSE. AN OR WILL…
Dec 20, 2017 · 100,000 miles
Air bagsFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THERE WAS A SMOKE ODOR AS THE CRUISE CONTROL INDEPENDENTLY DISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE MADE A JERKING MOTION. THE SRS AND ABS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98V040000 (AIR BAGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000.
May 1, 2013 · 159,000 miles
Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN CROSSTRO II TIRES, SIZE P235/70 R16. THE CONTACT STATED THE WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND THEN THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED. THE SPARE TIRE WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,716. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE DOT NUMBER WAS 4PS 09579050. UPDATED 9/19/14CN. UPDATED 02/12/15 *JS
Aug 1, 2014 · 72,716 miles
Unknown or other
CONSUMER WRITES TO REQUEST CURRENT INFORMATION AS WELL AS OLD INFORMATION ON 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY RECALLS AND 1995-2007 RANGE ROVER RECALLS *TGW
Jan 1, 1901
Parking brakeCrash1 injury
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE ATOP A HILL, THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED, AND THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WITNESSED THE VEHICLE ROLLING DOWNHILL AND STRIKING A TREE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONTAL IMPACT DAMAGE AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE REAR WHO WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE POLICE WERE ON THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR INSURANCE ADJUSTOR. UPDATED 3/3/2006 - *NM
Feb 8, 2006 · 103,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THREE-FOUR YEARS AGO THE CAR STARTED LEAKING OIL BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED CORK GASKETS INSTEAD OF RUBBER GASKETS. HE HAD IT REPAIRED THREE-FOUR YEARS AGO THAT COST THE CONTACT $1,100. CURRENTLY, IT IS LEAKING AGAIN AND IT IS GOING TO COST HIM $2,400. *AK
Sep 14, 2005 · 10,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
DT: CALLER GOT A RECALL ON THE GAS TANK.. HE HAS A CRACK IN GAS TANK, AND THE DEALER IS GIVING HIM NO HELP. DEALER KEEPS MAKING EXCUSES WHY THEY CANT DO RECALL WORK. MANUFACTURER HAS OFFERED NO HELP.*AK
Dec 15, 2004 · 80,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.