1999 Land Rover Discovery II brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 16 complaints for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 36% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle did not slow down. There was a beeping noise and the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle hit a pole and rolled over 5 times. The driver side front made impact with the pole, but the airbags did not deploy. The seatbelt was worn, but the contact sustained a fractured shoulder, hip, pelvis and 3 ribs. There was a police report taken at the scene. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss.
" 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.