1996 Land Rover Discovery I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Land Rover Discovery I, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 Land Rover Discovery I
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Storage (fuel system)
On certain sport utility vehicles, a stress crack can develop in the plastic fuel tanks.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began march 15, 2005. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery I have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 108,909 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Land rover sent me recall action b156. They will not honor recall because i have a salvaged title. I've been driving this car since 1997. Can anything be done for them to honor this recall. I hope my”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 1, 2007 · Fuel system, gasoline
“1996 discovery i pump assembly lines rusted. *ts the consumer referenced recall # 04v203000. The consumer also stated the vehicle had electrical problems. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 18, 2006 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1996 Land Rover Discovery. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13 / 15 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Land Rover Discovery I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Land Rover Discovery I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Land Rover Discovery I | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery I | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery I | 1 | 10 |
| 1997 Land Rover Discovery I | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1996 Land Rover Discovery I
How do I know if my 1996 Land Rover Discovery I has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Land Rover Discovery I; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Land Rover dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V203000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Land Rover models
- Range Rover961 complaints
- Range Rover Sport639 complaints
- Discovery543 complaints
- Freelander455 complaints
- Range Rover Evoque391 complaints
- Defender309 complaints
- Discovery II226 complaints
- LR2181 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.