1996 Land Rover Discovery Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 15%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery, 15% of the 65 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Component(s): latches/locks/linkages on all doors: right front door latch requires slammed shut and won't open without key trapping passenger inside or fails to latch fully when closing causing the door to bounce back off the door seals.---rear door lock requires key----driver door key broke off inside. …”
NHTSA complaint #10652115, filed 2014-11“Abs light illuminates intermittently. Took vehicle in to dealer for repair. Problem still exits. Left rear tire speed sensor failed causing problems with ABS system, causing tire to blow out. Resulting in left rear wheel/rim to be completely shattered into pieces. Also brakes and calipers totally damaged. Brakes are not safe or reliable. Rear,fifth door has hinge and secure locking problems. Major rusting on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10000897, filed 2003-01“Failure with this vehical has been with; brakes, steering, engine, mirror, fuel injection, door window not working, door locks fail, linkage control for speed”
NHTSA complaint #748367, filed 2001-07“Consumer came across recall 96v247 and isn't sure that the vehicle ever received recall repair, consumer contacted the previous owner who did not receive the recall notice.”
NHTSA complaint #554459, filed 2000-09Related recalls
- 96V247000Dec 12, 1996The right front door can fail to latch fully when closing, causing the door to "bounce" back off the door seals.Covers: Land Rover Discovery 1995–1996
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 13% |
| 2020 | 3 | 16% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 7 | 19% |
| 2017 | 6 | 11% |
| 2004 | 4 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 8% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 15% |
| 1995 | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery
19 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Land Rover Discovery
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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