1995 Land Rover Discovery: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 49 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (15% of complaints); the 1994 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2012
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 land rover discovery equipped with michelin crosstro ii tires, size p235/70 r16. The contact stated the while driving 60 mph, the vehicle started shaking and then there was a loud boom sound. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the rear passenger's side tire tread had separated. The spare tire was installed on the vehicle but the failure recurred on the same side of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The tire failure mileage was 72,716. The vehicle failure mileage was unknown. The dot number was 4ps 09579050. Updated 9/19/14cn. Updated 02/12/15 *js”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 land rover discovery. While driving approximately 55 mph with the cruise control engaged, there was a smoke odor as the cruise control independently disengaged and the vehicle made a jerking motion. The srs and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The contact discovered a burning odor coming from the steering column. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 98v040000 (air bags, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2013
“Dt*: the contact stated after parking the vehicle atop a hill, the vehicle was placed in park, the emergency brake applied, and the key was removed from the ignition. The contact exited the vehicle and witnessed the vehicle rolling downhill and striking a tree. The vehicle sustained frontal impact damage and the frontal airbags deployed upon impact. A passenger sitting in the rear who was not wearing a seat belt sustained minor injuries. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or insurance adjustor. Updated 3/3/2006 - *nm”Owner report · Parking Brake · Feb 2006
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“Dt: the contact stated three-four years ago the car started leaking oil because the manufacturer installed cork gaskets instead of rubber gaskets. He had it repaired three-four years ago that cost the contact $1,100. Currently, it is leaking again and it is going to cost him $2,400. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2005
“Dt: caller got a recall on the gas tank.. He has a crack in gas tank, and the dealer is giving him no help. Dealer keeps making excuses why they cant do recall work. Manufacturer has offered no help.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2004
“Consumer noticed that while driving a fuel odor came in from the vents. Consumer contacted the dealer about this problem that has occurred more than once, and has not been resolved. *ak *tc”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2004
“While driving 20 mph consumer heard a loud squeaking noise, and the vehicle jerked uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a garage for inspection. Mechanic determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2004
“My son had an accident in our 1995 land rover discovery. He lost control and hit a parked car with the front of the land rover and the insurance company considers the land rover a total loss. Luckily no one was injured, but we are concerned that the airbags did not deploy. The insurance adjuster told us that with this much damage the airbags should have deployed. I thought it might be something that some regulatory agency should be aware of. We purchase vehicles with safety equipment and have no way of determining if they will actually work when needed.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2003
“Fuel tank leakage reported to manufactuer. Either it is caused by mecahnic or design/manufactuer defect. Manufactuer unresponsive. If I proceed to repair/replace the fuel tank, all evidence would be lost. Please advice.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2002
“While driving 70 mph, the rear right tire blew out. The driver lost control of the vehicle, and rolled over. The fuel tank cracked, and the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The driver and two passengers sustained major injuries, and were transported to a hospital. The third passenger died. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined it was a plastic fuel tank that had faulty o rings. *ak *sc *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 13 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
AT PORT OF ENTRY, A QUALITY OVERCHECK OF THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT TORQUE WAS PERFORMED. THIS CHECK REQUIRED THE REMOVAL OF THE DRIVESHAFTS. WHEN THE DRIVESHAFTS WERE REINSTALLED, THE WRONG SIZED NUTS WERE USED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARDWARE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH HARDWARE OF THE APPROPRIATE SPECIFICATIONS.
JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. (LAND ROVER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLINGS, LAND ROVER BRANDED PART NUMBER TVF100010, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2011 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2011, SOLD FOR USE AS SERVICE PARTS FOR CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995-1999 DISCOVERY, 1999-2004 DISCOVERY II, AND 1995 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC VEHICLES. SOME OF THE REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO THE REQUIRED ENGINEERING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXHIBIT THE ONSET OF JOINT SEPARATION, PRECLUDED BY DRIVE LINE VIBRATION.
Remedy: LAND ROVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA AT 1-201-818-8500.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF CHAFFING OF A CRUISE CONTROL WIRE, THE STEERING WHEEL ROTARY COUPLER CAN OVERHEAT AND INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.
THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR CAN FAIL TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL CORRECTIVE HARDWARE ON THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR. DELAERS WILL ALSO CHECK THE DOOR LATCHES FOR THE OTHER DOORS AT THE SAME TIME.
How other years compare
Check your exact Discovery by VIN
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Is the 1995 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
NHTSA has 49 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Land Rover Discovery. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (15% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Land Rover Discovery problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 79,500 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Land Rover Discovery have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:axle assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.