1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
The 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestorage (5 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I, potentially affecting up to 45,267 vehicles.
Recall 04V203000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 45,267 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRESS CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE PLASTIC FUEL TANKS.
Consequence: CRACKS WHICH CONTINUE TO PROPAGATE CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN SIGNS OF LIQUID FUEL FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN FILLING THE TANK, PARTICULARLY IF OVERFILLING IS ATTEMPTED. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestorage | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
LAND ROVER SENT ME RECALL ACTION B156. THEY WILL NOT HONOR RECALL BECAUSE I HAVE A SALVAGED TITLE. I'VE BEEN DRIVING THIS CAR SINCE 1997. CAN ANYTHING BE DONE FOR THEM TO HONOR THIS RECALL. I HOPE MY CAR DOESN'T BLOW UP. *JB
1996 DISCOVERY I PUMP ASSEMBLY LINES RUSTED. *TS THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 04V203000. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *JB
1996 DISCOVERY I PUMP ASSEMBLY LINES RUSTED. *TS THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 04V203000. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A NHTSA RECALL LETTER #04V203000 REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER FOR THE RECALL WORK, WHERE THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE FILLER HOSE AND OTHER HOSES THAT MAY COME APART WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS REPLACED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT THE RECALL WORK SHOULD COVER ALL INVOLVED PARTS AND LABOR.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A RECALL LETTER WAS RECENTLY RECEIVED AND THERE WAS CURRENTLY NO PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CALLED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR UNDER NHTSA RECALL 04V203000, CONCERNING THE FUEL TANK. WHEN THE DEALER WAS CONSULTED THEY STATED THERE WAS A HIGH POSSIBILITY THE FUEL PUMP AND GAUGE WOULD GO OUT WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS CHANGED. THE DEALER ASKED THE CONTACT TO SIGN A WAIVER FOR THE REPAIR OF THE FUEL PUMP AND GAUGE IN CASE THEY ARE DAMAGED DURING THE CHANGE OF THE FUEL TANK. UPDATED 07/25/06. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I
- 1994 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I — 0 complaints
- 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I — 5 complaints
- 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I (current)
- 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I — 3 complaints
Other LAND ROVER Models
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 1,234 total complaints
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER — 798 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 745 total complaints
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT — 745 total complaints
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE — 539 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 296 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II — 279 total complaints
- LAND ROVER LR3 — 259 total complaints