1996 Land Rover Discovery I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 80%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery I, 80% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Contact states; Land Rover dealership are trying to get customer to pay out of pocket expense for replacing fuel pump because it is rusted. Recall on fuel tank. Must remove fuel pump to replace fuel tank. Dealership says they can not replace fuel tank without removing fuel pump. Customer has had contact with deal and dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10119454, filed 2005-05, 109,000 miles“Dt: consumer received recall notice involving cracked fuel tanks concerning land rovers. Had appointment with dealer, and then was informed that there would be a $600 charge for the fuel pump that would be damaged when the fuel tank was removed. Called manufacturer, and they said that they would not cover extra expense of the fuel pump or any other damages incurred by the replacement of this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10125686, filed 2005-06, 120,564 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10204583, filed 2007-10“The contact stated there is a smell of gasoline throughout the vehicle. There is a NHTSA recall # 04v203000, concerning the fuel system: gasoline: storage. The contact tried for a year to get the recall work completed, however the dealer will not make the appointment. The manufacturer, when contacted, instructed the contact to work out the problem with the dealer. Updated 4/11/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10152866, filed 2006-03, 120,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10175202, filed 2006-12, 126,800 milesRelated recalls
- 04V203000Apr 12, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles, a stress crack can develop in the plastic fuel tanks.Covers: Land Rover Discovery I 1994–1997, Range Rover Classic 1993–1995
Related service bulletins
- 10032247Oct 4, 2007Land rover: vehicles in the affected vin ranges require a replacement fuel tank. Under certain circumstances the fuel tank weld joint for the vent rings could crack permitting…
- 10024054Oct 4, 2007Reminder mailing for recall b156 from land rover.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 8 | 80% |
Other parts of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery I
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Land Rover Discovery I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology