1997 Land Rover Discovery I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Land Rover Discovery I, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Land Rover Discovery I have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 123,250 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 land rover discovery i. When the gas tank was filled, the passenger compartment smelled of gasoline. The dealer stated that they could not inspect the vehicle because the vi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 16, 2007 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Driving at the speed limit on the new jersey turnpike, my 1997 land rover discovery experienced a catastrophic drive shaft failure. The explosion caused the crash sensors to activate (blinkers, fuel c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 23, 2007 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Land Rover Discovery. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–14 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 11–12 / 16 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-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 1997 Land Rover Discovery I
How do I know if my 1997 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 1997 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.