1999 Land Rover DISCOVERY II problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
78,090 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 28 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 36 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 44.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 13.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 8; Air Bags:Frontal: 3; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft: 3; Air Bags: 2; Power Train: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2003: 3; 2004: 7; 2005: 5; 2006: 4; 2008: 3; 2009: 2; 2010: 4; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10062228 · 2004-03-15 (March 15, 2004)
PERIODICALLY THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL & HILL DESCENT LIGHTS COME ON. DEALERSHIP INDICATES DIAGNOSTIC CODES REVEAL THE SHUTTLE VALVE INSIDE THE ABS MODULATOR IS FAULTY AND SHOULD BE REPLACED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 41,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10062228 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10062457 · 2004-03-17 (March 17, 2004)
ON THE EVENING OF MARCH 16TH, MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN EPISODE OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE EVENT OCCURRED LEAVING A SKI AREA (APPROX 9,000 FEET ELEVATION)ON A TWO LANE ROAD WITH AN AVERAGE 6% GRADE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE LATE AFTERNOON WITH TEMPERATURES APPROXIMATELY 50 DEGREES AND WAS PARKED UNTIL 7:30 THAT EVENING WHEN THE AIR TEMPERATURE HAD DROPPED TO ABOUT 34 DEGREES. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AS NORMAL AND PROCEEDED TO LEAVE THE RESORT PARKING LOT. AS I CRESTED THE HILL TO THE MAIN ROAD, THE ENGINE BEGAN ACCELERATING (RPM ABOVE …
Owner-reported narrative. 43,255 miles reported. Look up ODI 10062457 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10315317 · 2010-03-01 (March 1, 2010)
MY 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY MADE A GRINDING NOISE, AND CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED IN HALF. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST IN MY TOWN. WHEN I SPOKE TO BOTH THAT MECHANIC AS WELL AS MY REGULAR MECHANIC TODAY ABOUT THE ISSUE, BOTH OF THEM HAD OTHER INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING TO LAND ROVER DISCOVERIES ALL AT AROUND 100,000 MILES. (MY VEHICLE IS AT 99,000) BOTH MECHANICS SAID THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING AT 100,000 MILES, AND IT CAN BE A SEV…
Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10315317 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10916282 · 2016-10-15 (October 15, 2016)
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 FUEL (GASOLINE ) AROUND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. BUT I HAD RECENTLY FILLED UP THE TANK AND THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SOME SPILLAGE FROM THE FILL UP. I KEPT SMELLING THE FUMES FOR SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE I FINALLY WATCHED A YOUTUBE VIDEO SHOWING HOW TO REPAIR A FUEL PUMP ON MY VEHICLE , WHEN I CUT THE CARPET TO EXPOSE THE COVER PLATE AND REMOVE…
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10916282 at NHTSA ↗