CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Land Rover Discovery II has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (12 reports).
1999 Land Rover Discovery II recalls
Most common 1999 Land Rover Discovery II problems
Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
MY 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2 DEVELOPED A FUEL LEAK ON THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP CLOSE TO THE OUTLET WHERE THE FUEL FLOW MAKES A 90 DEGREE TURN BEFORE EXITING THE FUEL PUMP. I NOTICED THE SMELL OF FUEL (GASOLINE ) AROUND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. BUT I HAD RECENTLY FILLED UP THE TANK AND THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SOME SPILLAGE FROM THE FILL UP. I KEPT SMELLING THE FUMES FOR SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE I FINALLY WATCHED A YOUTUBE VIDEO SHOWING HOW TO REPAIR A FUEL PUMP ON MY VEHICLE , WHEN I CUT THE CARPET TO EXPOSE THE COVER PLATE AND REMOVED THE COVER PLATE I NOTICED A POOL OF GASOLINE SITTING INSIDE THE ROUND PART IN THE CENTER OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP. I STOPPED DRIVING OTHER PE
" TAKATA INFLATORS" CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS," AND NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR VALVE COVER RETAINING BOLTS CAN CRACK DUE TO STRESSES TRANSMITTED BY THE FLEXING VALVE COVERS. THE END RESULT WILL LEAVE CAUSE A WRECK FOR MY KIDS AND I. AND WITH A POSSIBLE LAW SUIT. THE CAR IS 17 YRS OLD. AND IS DANGEROUS FOR ME TOO DRIVE. I NEED TO TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTION BECAUSE I HAVE KIDS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD CONSTANTLY VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A DRIVE SHAFT TECHNICIAN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12E010000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,300.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVE SHAFT DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ENTIRE DRIVE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12E010000 (POWERTRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,589. UPDATED 3/11/13 *CN UPDATED 03/19/13
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEMING VERY UNSAFE. IM NOT SURE WHAT'S GOING ON. *TR
1999 Land Rover Discovery II questions
Does the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc); Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (12), Power Train (8), Air Bags (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Land Rover Discovery II has been fixed?
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