1999 Land Rover Discovery II Problems
- Complaints
- 36filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 78,090miles, 28 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II. The part named most often is brakes, with 15 complaints (42% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (8) and air bags (5). 28 of the complaints include a mileage, and 18% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 78,090 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes15 42%
- Air bags5 14%
- Vehicle speed control3 8.3%
- Engine cooling2 5.6%
- Fuel system2 5.6%
- Electrical system1 2.8%
- Engine1 2.8%
- Other or unknown1 2.8%
Also reported: Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Takata inflators 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. The end result will leave cause a wreck for my kids and I. And with a possible law suit. The car is 17 yrs old. And is dangerous for me too drive. I need to take extra precaution because I have kids.”
NHTSA complaint #10864993, filed 2016-05, 80,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10315317, filed 2010-03, 99,000 milesAir bags: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10242746, filed 2008-09, 114,000 milesVehicle speed control: “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 4,000). …”
NHTSA complaint #10062457, filed 2004-03, 43,255 milesMileage when problems were reported
18% of the 28 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 53,800 and 114,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V005000Jan 6, 2004Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 1999–2004
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…
- 02V028000Jan 23, 2002Vehicle speed controlCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 1999–2002
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.
- 02V022000Jan 22, 2002Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 1999–2001
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.
- 00V142001Oct 16, 2000Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc)Covers: Land Rover Discovery II 1999–2000, Range Rover 1999–2000
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…
- 00V142000May 17, 2000Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc)Covers: Land Rover Discovery II 1999–2000
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…
- 00V036000Feb 11, 2000Engine and engine cooling › EngineCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 1999–2000
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.
Recall details for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.
- 10125267Sep 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10102683Oct 28, 2014Fuel system, Engine. "issue: reports have been received of engine damage occurring, which is caused by the use of non-approved engine induction / fuel injection cleaning equipment or materials. This includes, but is not…
- 10100968Sep 23, 2013Equipment. "issue: this ssm has been released to address the high number of speaker assemblies returned, many of which are deemed as no fault found. Cause: incorrect diagnosis."
- 10016118Mar 17, 2006Brakes. Shuttle valve switch related anti-lock braking system /traction control /hill descent control warning lamp illumination troubleshooting. All land rover discovery series ii.
- 10011555Mar 17, 2006Electrical system. Troubleshooting anti-lock braking system (abs)/hdc/tc warning lamp illumination. Land rover discovery series ii.
- 10016662Mar 16, 2005Equipment. Revised procedure and time for steering box installation.
- 10016660Mar 16, 2005Equipment. Revised front shock replacement procedure and times-replaces the published information on gtr section 60.30.02.
- 10011531Oct 28, 2004Brakes. Handbrake vibration noise.
Other model years of the Land Rover Discovery II
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 22 | 61,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 63 | 58,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 34 | 79,500 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 31 | 65,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 40 | 62,000 | 9 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 36 | 78,090 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Land Rover Discovery II model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II have?
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 15 complaints (42% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 8.
Has the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II reported?
Among the 28 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 78,090 miles and the middle half falls between 53,800 and 114,000 miles; 18% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.