1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
44
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
The 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has received a total of 44 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Land Rover for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (3 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontwebbing (3 complaints), and Air Bags (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY, potentially affecting up to 109,156 vehicles.
Recall 12E010000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 180 vehicles affected
Defect: JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. (LAND ROVER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLINGS, LAND ROVER BRANDED PART NUMBER TVF100010, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2011 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2011, SOLD FOR USE AS SERVICE PARTS FOR CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995-1999 DISCOVERY, 1999-2004 DISCOVERY II, AND 1995 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC VEHICLES. SOME OF THE REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO...
Consequence: IF THIS INCREASED VIBRATION WARNING SIGN IS IGNORED, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE DRIVE COUPLING CAN OCCUR. THE DRIVESHAFT MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION RESULTING IN LOSS OF DRIVE AND LOSS OF TRANSMISSION PARK FUNCTIONALITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND/OR INJURY.
Remedy: LAND ROVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA AT 1-201-818-8500.
View full details →Recall 98V040000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 54,488 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF CHAFFING OF A CRUISE CONTROL WIRE, THE STEERING WHEEL ROTARY COUPLER CAN OVERHEAT AND INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG.
Consequence: DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.
View full details →Recall 98V040000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 54,488 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF CHAFFING OF A CRUISE CONTROL WIRE, THE STEERING WHEEL ROTARY COUPLER CAN OVERHEAT AND INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG.
Consequence: DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
44 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER AND LEFT LEG WHILE JUMPING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER AND LEFT LEG WHILE JUMPING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
I BEGAN TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. AS MY CAR CLEARED THE PARKING SPACE, I WAS TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL AS I BACKED OUT, I HEARD A CLICK AT THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUDDENLY HAD NO STEERING WHATSOEVER. MY STEERING WHEEL JUST SPINS FREE, EASILY, AND THE STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER CONTROLS THE FRONT TIRES. IT APPEARS THAT A SPLINED SHAFT COMING OUT OF THE STEERING BOX IS STRIPPED. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED HOME AS IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IT WITHOUT ANY STEERING CONTROL. HAVING JUST RECOVERED FROM STAGE 4 CANCER LAST YEAR AND WORKING ONLY 1/2 TIME (20 HOURS/WEEK), I HAVEN'T GOT THE MONEY TO PAY A MECHANIC TO FIX IT RIGHT NOW. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSIVE SPARK WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER'S CLOTHING TO IGNITE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BURNS TO THE RIGHT HAND AND THE LEFT ARM BECAME BLISTERED. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE OTHER TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISING AND ABRASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
1998 LANDROVER. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEFECTIVE VEHICLE*TGW SEE ODI # 10328525 CONSUMER HAS ANOTHER COMPLAINT REFERENCING A PROBLEM WITH HIS 2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA. UPDATED 06/04/10.*JB THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE FOR SOMEONE TO CONTACT HIM TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 10/13/10. *JB UPDATED 06/08/10.*JB
View all Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Land Rover has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
112 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
A NUMBER OF RIGHT HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ON 1997 AND 1998 MY VEHICLES THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING. SERVICE ACTION EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT. *TT
761398NAS — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
DELAMINATION OF THE DOOR BIN MATERIAL COVER. *TT
760198NAS — STRUCTURE:BODY
SITUATION ON REPAIR REQUIREMENTS FOR PAINTED PLASTIC TRIM. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- 1994 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 16 complaints
- 1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 68 complaints
- 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 111 complaints
- 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 41 complaints
- 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY (current)
- 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 24 complaints
- 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 36 complaints
- 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 14 complaints
- 2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 21 complaints
- 2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 69 complaints
Other LAND ROVER Models
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 1,234 total complaints
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER — 798 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
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — 245 total complaints