2004 Land Rover Discovery Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2004 Land Rover Discovery has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (5 reports).

0Recalls
29Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2004 Land Rover Discovery recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery.

Most common 2004 Land Rover Discovery problems

Problem areas named in the 29 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Structure4
Vehicle Speed Control3
Electrical System3
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Steering2
Suspension2
Service Brakes2
Exterior Lighting1

What owners report

2025-08-15, Service Brakes
The contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving approximately 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to immediately stop the vehicle. The contact aggressively slammed on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was slightly drifting to the left. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the EVAP was leaking and needed to be replaced. The EVAP was replaced. The mechanic had not diagnosed the brake failure. The vehicle was picked up, and the dealer informed the contact to drive the vehicle for another 25 miles to s
2020-02-02, Service Brakes
SEEMS AS IF EITHER THE BRAKE BOOSTER OR A PART OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT PROVIDING AMPLE STOPPING POWER. THE VEHICLE HAS A DIFFICULT TIME STOOPING IN A HARD BRAKING SCENARIO EITHER FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP SIGN WHEN WE REALIZED A VEHICLE WAS COMING AND HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AS IT SHOULD HAVE. I HAVE HEARD OF THIS BEING AN ISSUE AND THOUGHT THERE WAS ALREADY A RECALL BUT YOUR WEBSITE SAYS OTHERWISE.
2017-01-10, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 (NA) LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT. UPON RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE DAMAGE WAS DUE TO THE SUN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
2015-07-24, Suspension
THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT FELL APART AT LOW SPEED. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY AT HIGH SPEED
2015-04-29, Engine
CPSC: I1540160A. 2004 LANDROVER DISCOVERY. CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE BAY FUSE BOX SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED. *LN

2004 Land Rover Discovery questions

Does the 2004 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (5), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Structure (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Land Rover Discovery has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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