2004 Land Rover Discovery Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Discovery years
- More complaints than other years 10th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Land Rover Discovery. That ranks 10th out of 22 Discovery model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 17%), typically at around 78,344 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 17% | 78,344 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 14% | 52,335 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 14% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 10% | 103,905 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 10% | 59,600 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 7% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 7% | 133,942 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 7% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 46,842 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 106,683 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Land Rover Discovery recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake light switch failure (EA05016) — opened Oct 14, 2005, closed Feb 22, 2007, led to recall 07V041000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. The contact aggressively slammed on the brake pedal to stop the…
Seems as if either the brake booster or a part of the braking system is not providing ample stopping power. The vehicle has a difficult time stooping in a hard braking scenario either from highway speeds or from a complete stop at a stop sign when we realized a vehicle was coming and had to slam on…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 (na) land rover discovery. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a windshield replacement. Upon retrieving the vehicle, the contact noticed a crack in the dashboard. The dealer diagnosed that the damage was due to the sun. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
The rear drive shaft fell apart at low speed. It would have been deadly at high speed
Cpsc: i1540160a. 2004 landrover discovery. Consumer stated the engine bay fuse box spontaneously combusted. *ln
Other Land Rover Discovery years
← 2003 Discovery · 2006 Discovery →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Discovery | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Discovery | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Discovery | 8 | 5 |
| 2023 Discovery | 7 | 6 |
| 2022 Discovery | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 Discovery | 11 | 6 |
| 2020 Discovery | 19 | 6 |
| 2019 Discovery | 38 | 4 |
| 2018 Discovery | 37 | 4 |
| 2017 Discovery | 55 | 3 |
| 2016 Discovery | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 Discovery | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 29 | 0 |
| 2003 Discovery | 48 | 1 |
| 2002 Discovery | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Discovery | 13 | 1 |
| 2000 Discovery | 30 | 1 |
| 1999 Discovery | 17 | 2 |
| 1998 Discovery | 33 | 1 |
| 1997 Discovery | 35 | 1 |
| 1996 Discovery | 65 | 2 |
| 1995 Discovery | 49 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Land Rover Discovery?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Land Rover Discovery?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Land Rover Discovery a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Discovery model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.