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.
1997 Land Rover Discovery: ABS light or ABS activating
8 of the 35 complaints about the 1997 Land Rover Discovery describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 23%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
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.
Brakes frequently fail to stop vehicle at speeds under 20mph. Dealer stated it was a bad ABS sensor on right front wheel. It was replaced at a cost of $500.00 but the problem remained. I see from internet postings it is a common problem in '97 discoveries. The real hazard is that it does not matter how much force is applied to te brake pedal, the vehicle will not stop. I see from other complaints posted on this site that a suggestion is to disconnect theabs system. Is this acceptable to the federal safety agency? How about a saftey recall before someone is killed. Including me.
It has been impossible to keep these sensors in working condition for more than a month. After searching the internet newsgroups, it is clear that this is a very common problem across all 97 discovery. The generally accepted advice is to disconnect the ABS because it will never work. In my opinion, if we have reached the point where the generally accepted advice is to disconnect this important safety feature, the manufacturer has a problem.
While driving at low speed applies brakes and vehicle does not come to a complete stop. Dealer has been notified, mechanic states ABS system sensors are not operating properly, and need to be replaced because defective ABS brakes cause extended stopping distance.
When vehicle comes to a stop ABS system would lock up wheels. Brake pedal would go to floor and feel mushy. There was extended stopping distance. Had taken vehicle to dealership at least 20 or more times for brake problems. Mechanic indicated either hand cable/ brake cable, "t"box or brake pads had to be replaced due to some type of enlargement during heat. Problem would always return.
While applying ABS brakes they failed to stop vehicle which was being driven at 40 MPH, resulting in an accident. Also brake pedal went completely to floor of vehicle. There was no deployment of driver's or passenger's side airbags.
While driving vehicle hit a bump. Applied the brakes and the ABS brakes locked up. This vehicle is only 3 months old.
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Questions about the 1997 Land Rover Discovery abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Land Rover Discovery?
8 of 35 owner complaints about the 1997 Land Rover Discovery (23%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Land Rover Discovery?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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