1998 Land Rover Discovery problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2) · Seat Belts:front:webbing (2)
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Compared against other Land Rover Discovery model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2012-03-15 · campaign 12E010000 · 180 vehicles
Defect: 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, PR
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.
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2018-03-08 · SFCC_08MAR18_16 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the 'service required' warning text will not appear on the instrument cluster (ic) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-09-14 · SFCC-14SEP17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
presentation from dealer shop foreman conference call
Equipment 2013-11-19 · LTB00389NAS3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical bulletin: squeaks & rattles kit availability
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2013-09-23 · SSM68378 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"issue: this ssm has been released to address the high number of speaker assemblies returned, many of which are deemed as no fault found. cause: incorrect diagnosis."
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2003-10-24 · 112 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a number of right hand exhaust manifolds on 1997 and 1998 my vehicles that are susceptible to cracking. service action exhaust manifold replacement. *tt
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 2000-07-14 · SA00RE05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
recall d217 - land rover has determined that certain vehicles have fuel filler necks which may drop below the top surface of the mounting grommet resulting in a poor seal with the fuel cap. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.