1999 Land Rover Discovery II
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
44% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 36 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
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| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 63 |
| 2004 | 22 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
44% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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My vehicle has been seeming very unsafe. Im not sure what's going on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-18
Also filed under Engine
Power train
22% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing driveshaft and universal joint.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-08
Air bags
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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1. Major accident happened, but airbag didn't deploy. 2. Fortunately we survived, yes of course with some injuries, but what would have happened if we were not that fortunate. In other words there was no safety from that so called good named car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-01
Vehicle speed control
8% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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My wife started vehicle in garage (Engine cold). She placed in reverse and started backing into driveway. Vehicle suddenly lunged backward, engine racing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-01
Engine and engine cooling
6% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and gasoline.
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Without warning vehicle loses power while driving up hill. At first visit mechanic stated that intake manifold needed to be cleaned. 30000 miles after, same situation occurred.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-20
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-02-29Engine and engine cooling00V036000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.
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2000-06-05Electronic stability control00V142000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
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2000-12-28Electronic stability control00V142001 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.…
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
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2002-03-06Vehicle speed control02V028000 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…
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…
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2002-03-06Service brakes, hydraulic02V022000 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…
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…
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2004-06-02Service brakes, hydraulic04V005000 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…
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…
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2012-05-04Power train12E010000 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…
Remedy: 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…
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Land Rover Discovery II — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V036000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 00V142000 · Electronic stability control
- Recall 00V142001 · Electronic stability control
- Recall 02V028000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 02V022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 04V005000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 12E010000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.