Model year record

1996 Land Rover Discovery

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 111 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V040000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
ROVER GROUP, LIMITED
Vehicles affected
54,488
Reported to NHTSA
1998-02-24
Owners notified
1998-03-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V247000

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
RANGE ROVER NA., INC.
Vehicles affected
20,889
Reported to NHTSA
1996-12-12
Owners notified
1997-01-24

Defect description

THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR CAN FAIL TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE DOOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip12100 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch8
Vehicle speed control7140,000 mi
Electrical system6140,000 mi
Structure: body: door6
Unknown or other5145,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3150,000 mi
Service brakes3150,000 mi
Structure: body3
Electrical system: ignition2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly263,000 mi
Power train255 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Structure2
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2
Suspension2
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Air bags1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Engine155 mi
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1145,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1110,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: rear1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 1995 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.