1998 Land Rover Discovery Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Land Rover Discovery, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“Rear view mirror became distorted. The mirror began to accumulate black splotches and opaque with wavy lines. Dealer claimed that the mirror was the consumer's problem. Also, consumer touched the back of the mirror, and came back with a sticky black substance in his eye.”
NHTSA complaint #10073922, filed 2004-05, 60,000 miles“Consumer noticed that the rear mirrors were leaking fluid. The mirrors had black splotches. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rear mirrors needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10073928, filed 2004-05Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 36% |
| 2020 | 3 | 16% |
| 2019 | 5 | 13% |
| 2018 | 6 | 16% |
| 2017 | 14 | 25% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 12% |
| 1999 | 1 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 6% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 9% |
| 1995 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Land Rover Discovery
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Land Rover Discovery
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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