1999 Land Rover Discovery II Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Discovery II years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Discovery II model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (11 complaints, 31%), typically at around 76,500 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 7 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 36owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Land Rover Discovery II 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 31% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 22% | 117,235 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 14% | 106,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% | 29,628 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 6% | 52,590 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Land Rover Discovery II recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," and no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the anti-lock braking system (abs) modulator valve cover retaining bolts can crack due to stresses transmitted by the flexing valve covers.
Risk: This can produce an unexpected increase in stopping distance, with the potential for total loss of service braking function, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will strengthen the abs modulator assembly valve covers and replace the retaining bolts. Owner notification is exepcted to begin during may 2004. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On some sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable could have become kinked during vehicle assembly, resulting in chaffing of the cable. Continued chaffing can lead to breakage of the interior cable strands.
Risk: Breakage of the cable strands can result in the throttle being stuck in the open position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged cables where necessary. Owner notification began march 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact land rover at 1-301-731-9040.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination of an anti-lock braking system (abs) sensor can cause the abs electronic control unit (ecu) to incorrectly interpret the sensor signal, resulting in inappropriate abs activation.
Risk: This can lead to an increase in braking distance that is unanticipated by the driver.
Fix: Dealers will install a new ecu. Owner notification began march 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact land rover at 1-301-731-9040.
Electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.
Risk: This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
Fix: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
Electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.
Risk: This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
Fix: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace pump to the ace valve block could fracture at its union with the pump.
Risk: This will result in a loss of hydraulic fluid. A low fluid level can subsequently result in system pump failure which will throw off the auxiliary drive belt, resulting in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering assist, water pump, alternator, and air conditioning). In extreme circumstances, there is a possibility that the hydraulic fluid could ignite, resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.
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.
My 1999 land rover discovery 2 developed a fuel leak on the top of the fuel pump close to the outlet where the fuel flow makes a 90 degree turn before exiting the fuel pump. I noticed the smell of fuel (gasoline ) around the rear of the vehicle while parked. But i had recently filled up the tank…
" takata inflators" certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," and no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the anti-lock braking system (abs) modulator valve cover retaining bolts can…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 land rover discovery ii. While driving at speeds over 70 mph, the vehicle would constantly vibrate excessively. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the front drive shaft would need to be replaced. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 land rover discovery ii. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the drive shaft disconnected from the vehicle causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle momentarily. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road. The vehicle was then towed to a…
My vehicle has been seeming very unsafe. Im not sure what's going on. *tr
Other Land Rover Discovery II years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Discovery II | 22 | 1 |
| 2003 Discovery II | 63 | 2 |
| 2002 Discovery II | 34 | 3 |
| 2001 Discovery II | 31 | 5 |
| 2000 Discovery II | 40 | 9 |
| 1999 | 36 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Discovery II model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.