1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii: 6 recalls, 36 owner complaints.
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Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #00V036000 · 2000 · 2,838 vehicles
What's wrong: The high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace pump to the ace valve block could fracture at its union with the pump.
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.
Electronic Stability Control Vehicle recall #00V142000 · 2000 · 7,120 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
The fix: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
Electronic Stability Control Vehicle recall #00V142001 · 2000 · 36,911 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
The fix: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #02V022000 · 2002 · 55,505 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: This can lead to an increase in braking distance that is unanticipated by the driver.
The fix: Dealers will install a new ECU. Owner notification began March 6, 2002.
Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #02V028000 · 2002 · 64,925 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Breakage of the cable strands can result in the throttle being stuck in the open position, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged cables where necessary. Owner notification began March 6, 2002.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #04V005000 · 2004 · 100,174 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Transmission & drivetrain Equipment recall #12E010000 · 2012 · 180 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 7 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (hydraulic) (11): the most common themes are warning light on (5), brake failure / soft pedal (3).
- Transmission & drivetrain (8): the most common themes are noise or vibration (6).
- Airbags (5): the most common themes are fails to deploy (4), warning light on (2).
- Speed control / throttle (3): the most common themes are sudden acceleration (2).
The 1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii has 36 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 6 Discovery Ii model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 38). Complaints peaked in 2004 (7 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 78,090 miles. Neighboring years: 2000 (40 complaints, 9 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii problems?
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (hydraulic) (11), transmission & drivetrain (8), airbags (5).
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