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1995 Land Rover DiscoveryProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 49 owner complaints about the 1995 Land Rover Discovery, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.6× the Discovery median · #1 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints4922 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage130kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Land Rover Discovery has problems

49 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control92
Engine and engine cooling81
Electrical system71
Air bags75
Fuel system, gasoline72
Tires41
Visibility30
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Steering31
8 other systems113

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1995 Land Rover Discovery recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Air bags: frontal

Recall 98V-040 · Feb 24, 1998 · 54,488 vehicles

Risk. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING CAN CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Door: hinge and attachments

Recall 96V-247 · Dec 12, 1996 · 20,889 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE DOOR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 95V-099 · May 16, 1995 · 155 vehicles

Risk. THE NUTS CAN LOOSEN, ULTIMATELY CAUSING THE DISCONNECTION OF ONE OR BOTH OF THE DRIVESHAFTS RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Land Rover.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other Discovery year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Discovery median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Discovery owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11072497 · Feb 13, 2018 · 100,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10786143 · Oct 26, 2015 · 159,000 miles
TRAVELING 20MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. HAD TO BEND OVER TO JIGGLE PEDAL TO UNSTICK IT & PUT IN ORIGINAL POSITION. HAD FOOT ON BRAKES AT TIME. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE STATION CENTER FOR SERVICING. *AK
Complaint 843248 · Jul 23, 1999

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