The 1999 Land Rover Discovery has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 71,028 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN00V3770002000-11-1659,445 affected
Defect
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 VARIOUS FAILURE MODES OF THE TRANSMISSION. ONE OF THESE FAILURE MODELS RESULTS IN INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE PARK LOCK…
Consequence
UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC99V2370001999-08-2611,583 affected
Defect
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 CONTROL UNIT. THE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND AN AUDIBLE ALARM WILL SOUND.
Consequence
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING WILL STOP AND THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT BRAKING FOR LESS THAN A SECOND.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS RELAY.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
5
3crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
1fires
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
1
SEATS
1
Total complaints24
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 land rover discovery. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed that the seat heater became abnormally warm in the front driver seat. The vehicle was never inspected to determine the cause of the failure. She called another dealer, but they have failed to…”
“Dt: the consumer complained about an abs brake problem. , there was a faulty right wheel sensor which caused the hill descendent control, traction control light, and the abs light to come on . Contact started noticing this problem on august 1, 2005. Contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they…”
“While driving on the I-10 expressway in new orleans, the steering mechanism stopped working, by the grace of god, I did not crash into other vehicles. I immediately got off the I-10 heading towards my brother's home to tell him about my situation. He wasn't home. I called him on the cell phone. He…”
“Consumer noticed when the outside temperature is hot gasoline filler neck does not allow you to put more than 2 gallons. Dealer notified. *ak”
“Consumer stated that the driver shaft broke causing the engine to frezze. Ts”
“The lift gate door hinge rusted through then snapped when I opened the door. The vehicle is less then 5 yrs old but because of the mileage the warranty has expired. My body shop mechanic that the door is too heavy for the hinges. This problem can't be seen until it occurs. If something as simple…”
“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. *tt”
“Consumer states the traction control light continuously illuminates.*jb”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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