Land Rover Discovery recall history and complaint patterns
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Land Rover Discovery, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Land Rover Discovery, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1994–2024 with 37 recall campaigns and 716 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2020 (6), 2019 (4), and 2018 (4).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 1996 (111), 2017 (89), and 2003 (69).
- Top recall themes: Electrical, Engine and cooling, and Other.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Electrical system, Engine, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Electrical
5 campaigns · Years: 2017–2021These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
Engine and cooling
3 campaigns · Years: 2019, 2022–2024These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
Other
3 campaigns · Years: 1994–1998, 2003, 2018These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
Seats and restraints
3 campaigns · Years: 2020–2023These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Powertrain
2 campaigns · Years: 1995, 1999–2001These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
Brakes
1 campaign · Years: 1999These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
- 99V237000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Structure
1 campaign · Years: 1995–1996These campaigns relate to structural components such as frame/body parts that can affect crash protection or integrity.
- 96V247000 · Structure: Hinge and attachments
Visibility and lighting
1 campaign · Years: 2018–2020These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
- 21V117000 · Exterior lighting: Software
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Land Rover Discovery in NHTSA complaint data are Electrical system, Engine, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 5 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Tires. |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Lane departure: warning, Steering. |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility/wiper. |
| 2021 | 2 | 12 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Power train, Steering. |
| 2020 | 6 | 26 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Power train. |
| 2019 | 4 | 48 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine. |
| 2018 | 4 | 44 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Engine, Electrical system. |
| 2017 | 3 | 89 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Visibility/wiper. |
| 2016 | 0 | 8 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Engine, Electronic stability control (esc). |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Structure:body. |
| 2004 | 0 | 32 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Structure. |
| 2003 | 1 | 69 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Power train, Electrical system. |
| 2002 | 0 | 21 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Power train. |
| 2001 | 1 | 14 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system, Service brakes, Structure. |
| 2000 | 1 | 36 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1999 | 2 | 24 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.. |
| 1998 | 1 | 44 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:webbing, Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. |
| 1997 | 1 | 41 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags:frontal, Power train:automatic transmission. |
| 1996 | 2 | 111 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1995 | 3 | 68 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Air bags:frontal. |
| 1994 | 1 | 16 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seats, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Electrical system , Vehicle speed control and Seat belts
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.