1997 Land Rover Discovery Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 14%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Land Rover Discovery, 14% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
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.
“Left exhaust manifold cracked, right exhaust manifold broken in 2! Cast iron exhaust manifold both diagnosed as cracked - I replaced worse of 2 then better one broke. Engine block aluminum - creep/fatigue failure due to thermal expansion rates of manifold versus block should be investigated. I believe warrants a recall - especially in ca with tight smog limits.”
NHTSA complaint #10078636, filed 2004-06, 65,000 miles“While driving a loud noise came from under the hood. The noise occurred because the manifold had a hair line crack. A manufacturer's improvement campaign was issued. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle's VIN was 1 digit off, thus not covered by the warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10050367, filed 2003-12, 65,000 miles“Abs brakes began to systematrically engage on smooth surfaces, ABS system engaged, instead of stopping the vehicle began to surge forward, to avoid colliding with other vehicles consumer drove onto the cement barrier until vehicle stopped. Possibly related to the fuel, throttle, linkages and control as well as the ABS system.”
NHTSA complaint #553688, filed 2000-08“While driving vehicle made a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer determined that there was a hairline crack in the manifold which caused the loud noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10050372, filed 2003-12“One cylinder blewout and all 8 had to be replaced. While driving and when cylinder malfunctions it affects everything in the car ,including speedometer.”
NHTSA complaint #8014124, filed 2002-07Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 17% |
| 2002 | 6 | 35% |
| 2001 | 2 | 15% |
| 2000 | 5 | 17% |
| 1999 | 3 | 18% |
| 1998 | 2 | 6% |
| 1997 | 5 | 14% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 8 | 16% |
| 1994 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 Land Rover Discovery
13 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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