1999 Land Rover Discovery II

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #04V005000January 6, 2004100,174 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

  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.

  This Can produce an unexpected increase in stopping distance, with the potential for total loss of service braking function, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will strengthen the ABS modulator assembly valve covers and replace the retaining bolts. Owner notification is exepcted to begin during may 2004. Owners should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

• NHTSA recall #02V028000January 23, 200264,925 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  On some sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable could have become kinked during vehicle assembly, resulting in chaffing of the cable. Continued chaffing Can lead to breakage of the interior cable strands.

  Breakage of the cable strands Can result in the throttle being stuck in the open position, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged cables where necessary. Owner notification began march 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Land Rover at 1-301-731-9040.

• NHTSA recall #02V022000January 22, 200255,505 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

  On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor Can cause the ABS electronic control unit (ecu) to incorrectly interpret the sensor signal, resulting in inappropriate ABS activation.

  This Can lead to an increase in braking distance that is unanticipated by the driver.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a new ecu. Owner notification began march 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Land Rover at 1-301-731-9040.

• NHTSA recall #00V142001October 16, 200036,911 vehicles affected

  electronic stability control: automatic (asc)

  Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley Can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley Can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material Can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.

  This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).

  Remedy

  Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.

• NHTSA recall #00V142000May 17, 20007,120 vehicles affected

  electronic stability control: automatic (asc)

  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley Can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley Can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material Can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.

  This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).

  Remedy

  Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.

• NHTSA recall #00V036000February 11, 20002,838 vehicles affected

  engine and engine cooling: engine

  Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace pump to the ace valve block could fracture at its union with the pump.

  This will result in a loss of hydraulic fluid. A low fluid level Can subsequently result in system pump failure which will throw off the auxiliary drive belt, resulting in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering assist, water pump, alternator, and air conditioning). In extreme circumstances, there is a possibility that the hydraulic fluid could ignite, resulting in an engine compartment fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.

Other model years

• 1999
• 2000 40
• 2001 31
• 2002 34
• 2003 63