2004 Land Rover Discovery
Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 29 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 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
6 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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The contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving approximately 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to immediately stop the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-15
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Seems as if either the brake booster or a part of the braking system is not providing ample stopping power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-02
Engine
5 of 29 total reports mention: engine.
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Cpsc: I1540160A. 2004 landrover Discovery. Consumer stated the engine bay fuse box spontaneously combusted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-29
Also filed under Electrical system
Structure
4 of 29 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing roof and pillars and body.
Electrical system
3 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.
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While driving, power to the air conditioner blower fan shut off. Upon parking 2 miles later, smoke began billowing from the hood. The under hood fuse/relay box appears to have shorted and caught fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-10
Vehicle speed control
3 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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My daughter's gas pedal stuck and would not release on her 2004 Land Rover Discovery. She drove into the ditch to avoid other cars. She has witnesses who actually called the dealership and told them they witnessed the event.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-11-09
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-10-14Engineering analysisClosed 2007-02-22 Brake light switch failure
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Land Rover Discovery — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2004 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 2004 Land Rover Discovery?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Land Rover Discovery have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.