1997 Land Rover Discovery I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Discovery I years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Land Rover Discovery I. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Discovery I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 90,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Land Rover Discovery I problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 156,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Land Rover Discovery I recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, a stress crack can develop in the plastic fuel tanks.
Risk: Cracks which continue to propagate can ultimately result in signs of liquid fuel from the underside of the vehicle when filling the tank, particularly if overfilling is attempted. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began march 15, 2005. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 land rover discovery i. When the gas tank was filled, the passenger compartment smelled of gasoline. The dealer stated that they could not inspect the vehicle because the vin appeared to be invalid. The current mileage was 104,940 and failure mileage was 90,500.
Driving at the speed limit on the new jersey turnpike, my 1997 land rover discovery experienced a catastrophic drive shaft failure. The explosion caused the crash sensors to activate (blinkers, fuel cut). The drive shaft went through the passenger floor ripping out wires. Thankfully, nobody was…
Other Land Rover Discovery I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Discovery I | 10 | 1 |
| 1995 Discovery I | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Land Rover Discovery I?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Land Rover Discovery I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Land Rover Discovery I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Discovery I model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.