The contact owns a 1995 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the contact observed gasoline leaking from the rear of the vehicle where the fuel tank was located. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V203000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had never been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The contact was informed that he could schedule the recall repair with the nearest dealer; however, the nearest dealer was 6 hours away, and the manufacturer had refused to cover the cost of towing the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown.
The worst 1995 Land Rover Discovery problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration9
- Fuel system9
- Engine8
- Airbags7
- Electrical7
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Acceleration9
- Fuel system9
- Engine8
- Airbags7
- Electrical7
- Brakes5
- Body4
- Tires4
- Steering3
- Visibility3
- Transmission2
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
Recalls 3
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. As a result of chaffing of a cruise control wire, the steering wheel rotary coupler can overheat and inadvertently deploy the driver's air bag.
- Risk
- Deployment of the air bag restraint system without warning can cause a driver to lose vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fusible link which will protect the rotary coupler from overheating.
Recall number 98V040000 · Recall details
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- The right front door can fail to latch fully when closing, causing the door to "bounce" back off the door seals.
- Risk
- This condition could cause unexpected opening of the door increasing the risk of a vehicle accident or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install corrective hardware on the right front door. Delaers will also check the door latches for the other doors at the same time.
Recall number 96V247000 · Recall details
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- At port of entry, a quality overcheck of the differential pinion shaft torque was performed. This check required the removal of the driveshafts. When the driveshafts were reinstalled, the wrong sized nuts were used.
- Risk
- The nuts can loosen, ultimately causing the disconnection of one or both of the driveshafts resulting in loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hardware on the involved vehicles with hardware of the appropriate specifications.
Recall number 95V099000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Land Rover Discovery 36
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has...
- Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Issue: reports have been received of engine damage occurring, which is caused by the use of non-approved...
- Issue: this ssm has been released to address the high number of speaker assemblies returned, many of which...
- Oil seepage from manual transmission front cover
- Front swivel seal replacement and grease fill
- Provided information to assist in diagnosing ignition lead faults and summarizes
- Procedures on steering system hose clamps
- A new brake pad has been introduced for the front caliper assembly
- Sunroof jam
1995 Land Rover Discovery fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 12-13 |
What 1995 Land Rover Discovery owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Landrover never notified me of multiple recalls as 1st and only owner multiple repairs dealer won't honor recall repairs pass right door hinge failure. Rear caro door look failure. Gas tank crack leaking. Cruise control prob and air bag light on. Exterior light failure. Window failure 3x to openfront/ rear regulator and or motor multiple times. Brakes failure multiple times replaced master cylander 2x& booster. Oil leaking g oil cooling hoses fail. Plus... Starter. Alternator. Ignition system .belts and multiple hose replaced. This is a parts black hole vehicle costng thousands in repairs. Once out of warranty dealers ripped me off always stating unrelated issues. No one else. An or will work on the car. Same things continue to fail. Manufactuer won't address issues or honor recall's. Car has 101k miles. Original owner stuck repairing unreliable car I can't afford new car and won't sell lemon to someone else . It's not right. Ripped off. Y mechanic. Filled multiple buearu of automotive repairs complaints against dishonest estimate shops. Please help do something replaced fuel pump for stealing non start and was ripped off door opens when locked and driving. Fuel leaks filling tank. Oil everywhere a fire hazard no one will help. Contact me for details and dates. Its not just one incident. Land rover did not notify me or accepts any responsibility for issues that continue a car built to fail and cost a fortune for parts and service that's why it was built in 95 and changed in 1996 too .any issues
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 land rover discovery. While driving approximately 55 MPH with the cruise control engaged, there was a smoke odor as the cruise control independently disengaged and the vehicle made a jerking motion. The SRS and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The contact discovered a burning odor coming from the steering column. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 98v040000 (air bags, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 land rover discovery equipped with michelin crosstro ii tires, size p235/70 r16. The contact stated the while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and then there was a loud boom sound. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the rear passenger's side tire tread had separated. The spare tire was installed on the vehicle but the failure recurred on the same side of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The tire failure mileage was 72,716. The vehicle failure mileage was unknown. The dot number was 4ps 09579050. Updated 9/19/14cn. Updated 02/12/15
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Dt*: the contact stated after parking the vehicle atop a hill, the vehicle was placed in park, the emergency brake applied, and the key was removed from the ignition. The contact exited the vehicle and witnessed the vehicle rolling downhill and striking a tree. The vehicle sustained frontal impact damage and the frontal airbags deployed upon impact. A passenger sitting in the rear who was not wearing a seat belt sustained minor injuries. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or insurance adjustor. Updated 3/3/2006 -
Dt: the contact stated three-four years ago the car started leaking oil because the manufacturer installed cork gaskets instead of rubber gaskets. He had it repaired three-four years ago that cost the contact $1,100. Currently, it is leaking again and it is going to cost him $2,400.
Dt: caller got a recall on the gas tank.. He has a crack in gas tank, and the dealer is giving him no help. Dealer keeps making excuses why they cant do recall work. Manufacturer has offered no help.
There's a loud deep sound within the engine compartment that's heard when the vehicle is idling or running. This occurs because the engine cam shifts. Manufacturer is aware of this failure, and the solution is to place a special button in front the cam to avoid it from moving. *ak the manufacturer and dealer have been aware of the problem while the vehicle was still under warranty but claimed it was normal engine noise. Now they want to change hundreds of dollars to fix it. A factory trained land rover repair specialist reported to consumer that land rover was aware of this since 1996. *bf
Received letter from land rover north america about a recall #b-156 on my 1995 land rover discovery [xxx]. I am unable to find anything on your web site that guarantees this letter I received is a safety concern for my vehicle. Land rover maintains that I need to take my vehicle to an authorized dealer to inspect the fuel tank. With the past experiences this vehicle has with land rovers authorized dealers and their not so trained technicians and cost suffered from their mistakes, I find traveling two hours, then sitting waiting while my vehicle suffers unknowns then driving back home for two hours isn't rational. I have contacted land rover via email with negative results, now they want me to call them, which doesn't make sense.*ak *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
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Questions about the 1995 Land Rover Discovery
Is the 1995 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
Owners have filed 49 complaints about the 1995 Land Rover Discovery, 2.9 times a typical Discovery model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Land Rover Discovery?
Acceleration and speed control, with 9 complaints. Next is fuel system (9).
How many recalls does the 1995 Land Rover Discovery have?
3 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, structure and power train.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Land Rover Discovery acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V040000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Land Rover Discovery get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Land Rover Discovery range from 12 to 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.9L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 11 city and 15 highway.
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