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.
The worst 1997 Land Rover Discovery I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began march 15, 2005. Owners should contact land rover at 1‑800‑637‑6837.
Recall number 04V203000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Land Rover Discovery I 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1997 Land Rover Discovery I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 injured however there was a real possibility that there could have been a serious injury from this. The dealer reports that the car is a total loss due to the damage caused by the drive shaft failure.
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Questions about the 1997 Land Rover Discovery I
Is the 1997 Land Rover Discovery I reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Land Rover Discovery I, fewer than a typical Discovery I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Land Rover Discovery I?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Land Rover Discovery I have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Land Rover Discovery I fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V203000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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