1996 Land Rover Discovery body problems

10 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 15%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Body: door
5
Body
3
Body: door: hinge and attachments
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Land Rover Discovery body problems in other years

Related recalls

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachmentsReported December 12, 1996 · 20,889 vehicles affected

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

Related investigations

Door open while drivingOpened October 21, 1996, closed December 16, 1996

It is alledged that the right front door opens while driving

PE96060

What 1996 Land Rover Discovery owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Body · WA

SIDE STEP BROKE OFF, SUBSTANTIATED BY SIMILAR the federal safety agency COMPLAINT # = 603676.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Body, Locks · WA

Component(s): latches/locks/linkages on all doors: right front door latch requires slammed shut and won't open without key trapping passenger inside or fails to latch fully when closing causing the door to "bounce" back off the door seals.---rear door lock requires key----driver door key broke off inside. Despite my vehicle being a 1996 land rover discovery with only one previous owner, dealer claims my VIN# is not included in recall for door latch repairs substantiated by previous complaints submitted for my year/make/model, so please re-open investigation to include all 1996 land rover discovery VIN#s: similar the federal safety agency complaint #s= 605132, 823508, 983887, 508953, pe96060, 603247, 602621, 603962.

Filed Jan 10, 2003 · Body, Brakes · NJ

Abs light illuminates intermittently. Took vehicle in to dealer for repair. Problem still exits. Left rear tire speed sensor failed causing problems with ABS system, causing tire to blow out. Resulting in left rear wheel/rim to be completely shattered into pieces. Also brakes and calipers totally damaged. Brakes are not safe or reliable. Rear,fifth door has hinge and secure locking problems. Major rusting on vehicle.

Filed Jul 12, 2001 · Acceleration, Body · CA

Failure with this vehical has been with; brakes, steering, engine, mirror, fuel injection, door window not working, door locks fail, linkage control for speed

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Body · NJ

Consumer came across recall 96v247 and isn't sure that the vehicle ever received recall repair, consumer contacted the previous owner who did not receive the recall notice.

Filed Sep 22, 1997 · Body · CA

Front door lock knob stuck.

Filed Sep 11, 1997 · Body, Suspension · CA

Windshield wipers do not work properly.

Filed Feb 24, 1997 · Body, Brakes · CA

Ignition failure.

Filed Sep 19, 1996 · Body · CA

Sometimes the power door wouldn't lock and unlock, took to dealer on three occassions . Please describe .

Filed May 1, 1996 · Body · TX

Failure on the front passenger side door when driving the passenger side door comes open.

Questions about the 1996 Land Rover Discovery body

Does the 1996 Land Rover Discovery have body problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the body of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Land Rover Discovery body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Land Rover Discovery body?

Yes, 1 recall: 96V247000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.