IllustrationTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE THE SAFETY RESTRAINT LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,772 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 20,421.
1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 35.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
20–25K
325–50K
550–75K
975–100K
9100–150K
0150K+
28 reports with mileage · 8 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports0 fire reports6 injury reports
Air Bags complaints
5 reportsAUTO ACCIDENT WHICH THE CAR WE WERE DRIVING RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER CAR. DAMAGE TO OUR VEHICLE WAS HIGH, MEDIUM AND LOW ON THE FRONT END. TOTAL DAMAGE AMOUNT WAS $9100, TOTALING THE CAR. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. SINCE THE CAR WAS TOTALED, THERE WAS NOTHING DONE…
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AUTO ACCIDENT WHICH THE CAR WE WERE DRIVING RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER CAR. DAMAGE TO OUR VEHICLE WAS HIGH, MEDIUM AND LOW ON THE FRONT END. TOTAL DAMAGE AMOUNT WAS $9100, TOTALING THE CAR. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. SINCE THE CAR WAS TOTALED, THERE WAS NOTHING DONE TO CORRECT THE LACK OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SIGNALED TO GO LEFT BUT THE VEHICLE WENT RIGHT. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE PASSENGER SPRAINED HER NECK AND BACK. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CU…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SIGNALED TO GO LEFT BUT THE VEHICLE WENT RIGHT. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE PASSENGER SPRAINED HER NECK AND BACK. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 114,000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THERE WAS A BEEPING NOISE AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HIT A POLE AND ROLLED OVER 5 TIMES. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT MADE IMPACT WITH THE POLE, BUT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEATBELT WAS WORN, BUT TH…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THERE WAS A BEEPING NOISE AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HIT A POLE AND ROLLED OVER 5 TIMES. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT MADE IMPACT WITH THE POLE, BUT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEATBELT WAS WORN, BUT THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED SHOULDER, HIP, PELVIS AND 3 RIBS. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 02V022000, REGARDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
1. MAJOR ACCIDENT HAPPENED, BUT AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. 2. FORTUNATELY WE SURVIVED, YES OF COURSE WITH SOME INJURIES, BUT WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF WE WERE NOT THAT FORTUNATE. IN OTHER WORDS THERE WAS NO SAFETY FROM THAT SO CALLED GOOD NAMED CAR. CALLED LAND ROVER. 3. WANT TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG IN MY CAR. *NM
Official recalls
604V005000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Jan 6, 2004
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 COVERS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN PRODUCE AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING FUNCTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
02V028000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Jan 23, 2002
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BREAKAGE OF THE CABLE STRANDS CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE BEING STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-301-731-9040.
02V022000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Jan 22, 2002
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE THAT IS UNANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER.
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 SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-301-731-9040.
00V142001 · Electronic Stability Control:automatic (asc)
Oct 16, 2000
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ENGINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS (POWER STEERING, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AIR CONDITIONING AND ACE).
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED IDLER PULLEY.
00V142000 · Electronic Stability Control:automatic (asc)
May 17, 2000
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 CAUSE THE PULLEY TO THROW OFF THE SERPENTINE BELT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ENGINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS (POWER STEERING, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AIR CONDITIONING AND ACE).
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED IDLER PULLEY.
00V036000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Feb 11, 2000
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. A LOW FLUID LEVEL CAN SUBSEQUENTLY RESULT IN SYSTEM PUMP FAILURE WHICH WILL THROW OFF THE AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS (POWER STEERING ASSIST, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AND AIR CONDITIONING). IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD IGNITE, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW HYDRAULIC TUBING.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.