Tl*the contact owns a 1999 land rover discovery. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact noticed that the seat heater became abnormally warm in the front driver seat. The vehicle was never inspected to determine the cause of the failure. She called another dealer, but they have failed to respond. The current and failure mileages were 175,000.
The worst 1999 Land Rover Discovery problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes5
- Engine3
- Steering3
- Seats2
- Transmission2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes5
- Engine3
- Steering3
- Seats2
- Transmission2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to various failure modes of the transmission. One of these failure models results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set.
- Risk
- Unintentional vehicle movement could result in a crash or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.
Recall number 00V377000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The contacts of the relay, which operates the anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump, can stick and remain closed when commanded to open by the ABS electronic control unit. The warning lamp will illuminate and an audible alarm will sound.
- Risk
- Anti-lock braking will stop and the vehicle may experience inadvertent braking for less than a second.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS relay.
Recall number 99V237000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery 10
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
- Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
- Recall D217 - land rover has determined that certain vehicles have fuel filler necks which may drop below...
- Some customers may comment about an intermittent knock from the front of the vehicle when driving over...
- Subject regarding revised interior dimensions
- Information pertaining to sump bolt oil seep
- Intermittent failure of engine to start
- Various information regarding "bosch" pre-delivery inspection procedures
- General information on tire cover specification change
1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 15-16 | 13-14 |
What 1999 Land Rover Discovery owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving on the I-10 expressway in new orleans, the steering mechanism stopped working, by the grace of god, I did not crash into other vehicles. I immediately got off the I-10 heading towards my brother's home to tell him about my situation. He wasn't home. I called him on the cell phone. He told me to park the vehicle and call triple a. As I was backing out of his driveway to park the land rover, the steering wheel spun like a top with no control of the vehicle. Triple a arrived and discovered a steering bolt separation. They tightened the bolt and towed the vehicle to my residence because it was the july 4th weekend, I had the vehicle towed to my home, not the dealership. (I mailed you a letter on june 12, 2006 with the rest of the details).
Dt: the consumer complained about an ABS brake problem. , there was a faulty right wheel sensor which caused the hill descendent control, traction control light, and the ABS light to come on . Contact started noticing this problem on august 1, 2005. Contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they confirmed this was a safety issue, but have not issued a recall. The dealer was going to fix the vehicle at consumer's expense. These lights stayed on all the time.
Consumer noticed when the outside temperature is hot gasoline filler neck does not allow you to put more than 2 gallons. Dealer notified.
Consumer stated that the driver shaft broke causing the engine to frezze. Ts
The lift gate door hinge rusted through then snapped when I opened the door. The vehicle is less then 5 yrs old but because of the mileage the warranty has expired. My body shop mechanic that the door is too heavy for the hinges. This problem can't be seen until it occurs. If something as simple as openning the rear cargo door can cause the hinge to snap. What type of problem would a pot hole or a collision cause? Dt
Ohio traffic report, #10-91-509 while driving the driveshaft broke causing the drive axle from the transfer case to the rear wheels to fall off of the vehicle. Vehicle lost control hitting a guard rail.
Consumer stated there was a knocking noise coming from the engine, dealer replaced the rocker arms.*jb the passenger side seat didn't move back and forth, the ABS and traction control lights illuminated, there was a hissing noise coming from the radio. Updated
The vehicle started to smoke under the hood. The consumer heard pop sound followed by intensive smoke coming out of the engine area. The consumer was denied fire warranty by the dealer.
Consumer was slowing to a stop, when vehicle got to about 5 MPH, the brake pedal forcefully pushed consumer's foot in an upward direction, consumer pushed back down on brake which now felt very hard and vehicle would not stop or even slow down, consumer states the pedal felt like grinding stone on stone, consumer rolled in to the car in front, thus stopping the vehicle.
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Questions about the 1999 Land Rover Discovery
Is the 1999 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 1999 Land Rover Discovery, close to a typical Discovery model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Land Rover Discovery?
Brakes, with 5 complaints. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 1999 Land Rover Discovery have?
2 recalls, covering power train and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Land Rover Discovery brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 99V237000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Land Rover Discovery have bad brakes?
The Land Rover Discovery model years with the most brakes complaints are 1996 (19 complaints) and 1997 (13 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1999 Land Rover Discovery get?
Official estimates for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery range from 13 to 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.0L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 12 city and 15-16 highway.
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