1999 Land Rover Discovery
Only 17 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 49 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer stated that the driver shaft broke causing the engine to frezze. Ts
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-21
Steering
3 of 17 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and hydraulic power assist system.
Seats
3 of 17 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing seat heater/cooler and power adjust.
Power train
2 of 17 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Show complaint excerpts
Ohio traffic report, #10-91-509 while driving the driveshaft broke causing the drive axle from the transfer case to the rear wheels to fall off of the vehicle. Vehicle lost control hitting a guard rail.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-15
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1999-09-24Service brakes, hydraulic99V237000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The contacts of the relay, which operates the anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump, can stick and remain closed when commanded to open by the ABS electronic…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS relay.
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2001-01-04Power train00V377000 Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 114, "Theft protection." Water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to…
Remedy: Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.
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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 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V237000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 00V377000 · Power train
- Recall 12E010000 · Power train
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- Is the 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Land Rover Discovery have?
- 3 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.