1997 Land Rover Discovery problems

Filed May 27, 2012 · Brakes · 88,243 miles · CT

Right front ABS sensor malfunction. Unable to stop due to ABS engaging. Vibrated vehicle out into intersection. Lucky enough to avoid being t-boned by accelerating hard. Happened numerous times since. Upon researching problem found it to be common in 97 discovery. Also found most people have wound ip removing ABS fuse due to problem recurring even after repair. Should have been a recall many years ago. Land rover needs to take responsibility and fix the issue.

Filed Aug 25, 2008 · Fuel system · CA

Two years ago I replaced a fuel tank on my land rover discovery 1997 at the dealership in san diego as a result of the safety recall action b156 - fuel tank cracking. The replacement tank is exhibiting the same problem as for the initial recall. It leaks when full and noticeable fuel odor can be smelled. The dealership told me after I notified them with the recent problem, that the replacement tank has only one year warranty. I told them the problem is the same as was recalled and they should replace the tank at their cost. What do you advice I tell them next friday when I take the vehicle in.

Filed Apr 14, 2008 · Fuel system · TX

Recently found out though the federal safety agency that land rover had a recall on my vehicle for fuel system , gasoline : storage (fuel tank) it seems a stress crack can develop in the plastic fuel tanks which may result in a fire . The remedy according to the report is fuel tank replacement. I contacted land rover they refused to honor the recall stating it dose not effect my vehicle when the report clearly says that it does. Please help me children ride in this vehicle. The federal safety agency campaign id number is 4v203000. The vehicle is a 1997 land rover discovery. Thank you james fowler

Filed Sep 14, 2007 · Body · 51,000 miles · KY

1997 off-lease vehicle purchased from louisville land rover in march of 2000. Windshield was cracked and mgr stated I should accept vehicle and file claim with my insurance company for replacement. Refused delivery until dealer replaced windshield. First rain after taking delivery, vehicle headliner dripping and dash, radio and HVAC controls saturated with standing water in carpet on front passenger side. Notified dealer multiple times with "no problem found" on 5 occasions. Dealer finally replaced windshield again and claimed no more windshield repairs would be performed. Vehicle is undrivable in rain as water runs freely off the headliner, which has separated and is hanging from it's backing. Currently under repair at a reputable body shop. Web postings indicate water intrusion due to sunroof and pillar drain blockage and bad sunroof seals are a constant issue. Also getting saturated carpet on front passenger side during dry, hot weather. Clearly AC condensate issues.

Filed May 30, 2006 · Fuel system · OR

I have a safety recall action b156 from land rover of north america for fuel tank cracking. I contacted them at the 800 number provided and was told that I would have to take the vehicle to either a dealership in portland oregon or reno nevada to have the tank changed. I told them that either one of them are nearly three hundred miles from where I live and that we have a ford dealership right here in my town. (ford owns land rover ) why cant they be authorized to do the recall repair. They would not allow that or pay me for the cost of travel, food and motels. What the hell am I supposed to do ?

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Tires · NJ · crash

1997 land rover discovery left rear tire blew while changing lanes. *ts the consumer lost control of the vehicle and struck a median. The blowout was a result from the impact with the median. The consumer stated he was told the tire was going flat right before he lost control of the vehicle.

Filed Jul 20, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · NC

Surging at fully closed throttle accompanied by ABS failure is a real issue with this vehicle. This is a common problem acknowledged by the manufacturer. Prm chip replacement to fix the surge problem should be a safety recall. My 1997 land rover discovery would not stop at a stop light when letting off the accelerator because the rpms surged on the vehicle. Upon attempting to depress the brakes the ABS malfunctioned causing the vehicle to continue to accelerate due to lack of brakes and an elevated RPM level. This is an electronic defect that needs immediate attention due to the number of vehicles which experience this problem and the acknowledgment by the manufacturer that RPM surging at fully closed throttle requires the replacement of a revised chip to remedy this. This vehicle is of no use to me because it is unsafe to operate and thus unsuitable for road use. I am seriously considering contacting other sources/media outlets to investigate this common problem.

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CA

Left exhaust manifold cracked, right exhaust manifold broken in 2! Cast iron exhaust manifold both diagnosed as cracked - I replaced worse of 2 then better one broke. Engine block aluminum - creep/fatigue failure due to thermal expansion rates of manifold versus block should be investigated. I believe warrants a recall - especially in ca with tight smog limits.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Engine · CA

While driving vehicle made a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer determined that there was a hairline crack in the manifold which caused the loud noise.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CA

While driving a loud noise came from under the hood. The noise occurred because the manifold had a hair line crack. A manufacturer's improvement campaign was issued. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle's VIN was 1 digit off, thus not covered by the warranty.