Model year record

1999 Land Rover Discovery recalls & problems

The 1999 Land Rover Discovery has 3 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints17filed by owners

Crashes · fires4 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported 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.

Power trainNov 16, 2000

Automatic transmission

Recall 00V37700059,445 vehicles

Problem: 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 AWAY IF PARKED WITHOUT THE HANDBRAKE PROPERLY SET.
Risk: UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.

Service brakes, hydraulicAug 26, 1999

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 99V23700011,583 vehicles

Problem: 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: ANTI-LOCK BRAKING WILL STOP AND THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT BRAKING FOR LESS THAN A SECOND.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS RELAY.

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

14mpg combined

City / highway	12 / 16 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

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

Discovery Series II

13mpg combined

City / highway	12 / 15 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $6,300/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*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	5	3	0	0	—
SteeringLinkages › Tie rod assembly; Hydraulic power assist system	3	0	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine	3	0	1	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Power adjust; Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler	3	0	0	0	—
EquipmentElectrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.	2	0	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Driveline › Driveshaft	2	0	0	0	—
VisibilityWindshield	1	0	0	0	—
Air bagsFrontal	1	1	0	1	—
Vehicle speed controlCruise control	1	0	0	0	—
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel	1	0	0	0	—
StructureBody › Trunk lid	1	0	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap	1	0	0	0	—

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

Recent owner 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.
Jan 13, 2008 · 175,000 miles
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. 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…
Jul 1, 2005
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 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
Aug 1, 2005
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
Jul 10, 2003
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DRIVER SHAFT BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FREZZE. TS
Jan 11, 2003
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 OPENNING THE REAR CARGO DOOR CAN CAUSE THE HINGE TO SNAP. WHAT TYPE OF PROBLEM WOULD A POT HOLE OR A COLLISION CAUSE? DT
Oct 13, 2002
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
Aug 16, 2002
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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
Jul 5, 2001

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