1995 Land Rover Discovery problems
NHTSA has received 68 complaints about the 1995 Land Rover Discovery, and 15% of them involve engine. After that come cruise control (13%) and fuel system (13%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 68 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 15% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 3
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 13 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 85,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 12 complaints mention a crash; 7 complaints mention a fire; 13 injuries reported; 3 deaths reported. Its complaints are more severe on average than those of 98% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1995 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 11 model years of the Land Rover Discovery with enough data (35 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tire failed, vehicle became unstable and rolled over gas tank integrity failed, gas splilled and ignited. My seven year old son was burned to death, my 2 year old, my wife and myself sent to hospital with third degree burns. Land rover officials agreed to a recall to prevent the problem in the future. Recall was to take place by april 2003. It has not. I believe they are intentionally dragging their feet to save a few pennies and are putting other land rover owners at risk in the meantime.
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.
Power steering failed, vehicle lost control on curve on to 2 right wheels and crashed through guard rail, it flew approx. 100 feet and crashed into trees, resulting in injuries.
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.
Landrover never notified me of multiple recalls as 1st and only owner multiple repairs dealer won't honor recall repairs pass right door hinge failure. Rear caro door look failure. Gas tank crack leaking. Cruise control prob and air bag light on. Exterior light failure. Window failure 3x to openfront/ rear regulator and or motor multiple times. Brakes failure multiple times replaced master cylander 2x& booster. Oil leaking g oil cooling hoses fail. Plus... Starter. Alternator.