1999 Land Rover Discovery II Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II, and owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II
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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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," and no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the anti-lock braking system (ABS) modulator valve cover retaining bolts can crack due to stresses transmitted by the flexing valve…
Remedy: Dealers will strengthen the ABS modulator assembly valve covers and replace the retaining bolts. Owner notification is exepcted to begin during may 2004. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
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Vehicle speed control
On some sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable could have become kinked during vehicle assembly, resulting in chaffing of the cable. Continued chaffing can lead to breakage of the interior cable strands.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged cables where necessary. Owner notification began march 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor can cause the ABS electronic control unit (ECU) to incorrectly interpret the sensor signal, resulting in inappropriate ABS activation.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new ECU. Owner notification began march 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time…
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Automatic (asc) (electronic stability control)
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
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Automatic (asc) (electronic stability control)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can…
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace pump to the ace valve block could fracture at its union with the pump.
Remedy: Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 80,996 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 1999 land rover discovery 2 developed a fuel leak on the top of the fuel pump close to the outlet where the fuel flow makes a 90 degree turn before exiting the fuel pump. I noticed the smell of fue”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 15, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system
“" takata inflators" certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," and no. 135, "passeng”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 15, 2016 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery (Discovery Series II). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–14 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 12 / 15–16 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Land Rover Discovery II model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Land Rover Discovery II model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery II | 6 | 36 |
| 2000 Land Rover Discovery II | 9 | 40 |
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery II | 5 | 31 |
| 2002 Land Rover Discovery II | 3 | 34 |
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery II | 2 | 63 |
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery II | 1 | 22 |
Checking a specific 1999 Land Rover Discovery II
How do I know if my 1999 Land Rover Discovery II 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 00V036000).
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
- LR2181 complaints
- Discovery Sport178 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.