1999 Land Rover Discovery II problems & reliability
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II, alongside 6 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
6 complaints report injuries (7 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 11 | 31% |
| Power Train | 8 | 22% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% |
| Engine | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 17 reported components →Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 28 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 78,090 miles (middle 50% between 53,350 and 114,000 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“My 1999 land rover discovery 2 developed a fuel leak on the top of the fuel pump close to the outlet where the fuel flow makes a 90 degree turn before exiting the fuel pump. I noticed the smell of fuel (gasoline ) around the rear of the vehicle while parked. But I had recently filled up the tank and thought it was…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Oct 15, 2016
“" 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…”
Electrical System · filed May 15, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 land rover discovery ii. While driving at speeds over 70 mph, the vehicle would constantly vibrate excessively. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the front drive shaft would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired…”
Power Train · filed Aug 5, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
16 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II. The 10 most recent:
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SFCC-14SEP17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 14, 2017
"issue: reports have been received of engine damage occurring, which is caused by the use of non-approved engine induction / fuel injection cleaning equipment or materials. This includes, but is not limited to…
SSM56457 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 28, 2014
"issue: this ssm has been released to address the high number of speaker assemblies returned, many of which are deemed as no fault found . Cause: incorrect diagnosis."
SSM68378 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 23, 2013
Shuttle valve switch related anti-lock braking system /traction control /hill descent control warning lamp illumination troubleshooting. All land rover discovery series ii. *tt
700205 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 17, 2006
Troubleshooting anti-lock braking system (abs)/hdc/tc warning lamp illumination. Land rover discovery series ii. *tt
700704 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 17, 2006
Revised procedure and time for steering box installation. *sc
570305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 16, 2005
Revised front shock replacement procedure and times-replaces the published information on gtr section 60.30.02. *sc
600205 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 16, 2005
Handbrake vibration noise. *tt
700604 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 28, 2004
Customer may complain that a knocking noise isheard when the starter motor is activated. *tt
860801NAS · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 27, 2001
Subject regarding vehicle safety recall campaign d216.
SRE0006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 7, 2001
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 1999 Land Rover Discovery II has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1999 Land Rover Discovery II?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 78,090 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.