MYRModel Year Report

1995 Land Rover Discovery

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Land Rover Discovery
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:44:06.233Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Land Rover Discovery Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 49 complaints 1995 1996: 65 complaints 1997: 35 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 17 complaints 2000: 30 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2002: 17 complaints 2003: 48 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 54 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2019: 38 complaints 2019 2020: 18 complaints 2021: 10 complaints 2022: 7 complaints 2022 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 7 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
1995: 49 complaints
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YearComplaints
199415
199549
199665
199735
199833
199917
200030
200113
200217
200348
200429
20062
20165
201754
201836
201938
202018
202110
20227
20237
20247
20250
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THERE WAS A SMOKE ODOR AS THE CRUISE CONTROL INDEPENDENTLY DISENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE MADE A JERKING MOTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151026

LANDROVER NEVER NOTIFIED ME OF MULTIPLE RECALLS AS 1ST AND ONLY OWNER MULTIPLE REPAIRS DEALER WON'T HONOR RECALL REPAIRS PASS RIGHT DOOR HINGE FAILURE. REAR CARO DOOR LOOK FAILURE. GAS TANK CRACK LEAKING. CRUISE CONTROL PROB AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180213

TIRES 8%

8% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN CROSSTRO II TIRES, SIZE P235/70 R16. THE CONTACT STATED THE WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND THEN THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM SOUND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140822

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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HIT BLACK ICE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER DRIVERS HEAD REST FLEW OFF SEAT BELT UNLATCHED AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960205

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 49
R 19950530 — power train

AT PORT OF ENTRY, A QUALITY OVERCHECK OF THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT TORQUE WAS PERFORMED. THIS CHECK REQUIRED THE REMOVAL OF THE DRIVESHAFTS. WHEN THE DRIVESHAFTS WERE REINSTALLED, THE WRONG SIZED

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARDWARE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH HARDWARE OF THE APPROPRIATE SPECIFICATIONS.

Campaign 95V099000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970124 — structure

THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR CAN FAIL TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRECTIVE HARDWARE ON THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR. DELAERS WILL ALSO CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES FOR THE OTHER DOORS AT THE SAME TIME.

Campaign 96V247000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19980324 — air bags, vehicle speed control

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF CHAFFING OF A CRUISE CONTROL WIRE, THE STEERING WHEEL ROTARY COUPLER CAN OVERHEAT AND INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.

Campaign 98V040000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120504 — power train

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 FO

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 AMERI

Campaign 12E010000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Land Rover Discovery — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V099000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V247000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V040000 (air bags, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12E010000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2000 ● 1998 ● 2018

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ◆ 2017 ◆ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Land Rover Discovery reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Land Rover Discovery is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Land Rover Discovery?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Land Rover Discovery have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.