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Land Rover Discovery I recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 16 owner complaints for the Land Rover Discovery I, covering model years 1995 to 1997. The 1996 model year drew the most complaints (10), and Fuel System, Gasoline is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 16 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (1995–1997)
  • most complaints: 1996 (10 for that model year)
  • top component: Fuel System, Gasoline (10 complaints)
  • latest recall 04V203000 (reported Apr 12, 2004)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Land Rover Discovery I complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1996 model year has the most complaints: 10 of 16, or 62.5%. Next come 1995 (4) and 1997 (2).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Land Rover Discovery I owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–1997Column chart of 16 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 1996 with 10. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 4 complaints419951996: 10 complaints1019961997: 2 complaints21997
Land Rover Discovery I complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Land Rover Discovery I complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199540000
1996100000
199720000
All model years160000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Land Rover Discovery I components

top 8 · NHTSA categories

Fuel System, Gasoline is the component named most often, in 10 complaints (62.5% of all 16), followed by Structure (2) and Electrical System (1).

Components named most often in Land Rover Discovery I complaints (top 8)
Components named most often in Land Rover Discovery I complaints (top 8)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline1062.5%
Structure212.5%
Electrical System16.3%
Fuel System, Other16.3%
Power Train16.3%
Steering16.3%
Vehicle Speed Control16.3%
Visibility16.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Land Rover Discovery I recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Discovery I, newest first. The only campaign, 04V203000, covers model years 1995, 1996 and 1997.

  • 1 recall campaign
Land Rover Discovery I recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 1 campaign1996: 1 campaign1997: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 04V203000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

    Model years 1995–1997

    On certain sport utility vehicles, a stress crack can develop in the plastic fuel tanks.

    Consequence:
    Cracks which continue to propagate can ultimately result in signs of liquid fuel from the underside of the vehicle when filling the tank, particularly if overfilling is attempted. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel tank. Owner notification began March 15, 2005. Owners should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

    Filed by Land Rover

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Land Rover Discovery I questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Land Rover Discovery I have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Land Rover Discovery I, covering model years 1995 to 1997. The campaign, 04V203000, was reported on April 12, 2004 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 1995, 1996 and 1997 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Land Rover Discovery I model year has the most complaints?

The 1996 model year, with 10 of the 16 complaints in NHTSA’s file (62.5%). The next are 1995 (4) and 1997 (2). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Land Rover Discovery I complaint?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the component named most often: 10 complaints, or 62.5% of all 16. Structure (2) and Electrical System (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Land Rover Discovery I?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Land Rover dealer.

How many Land Rover Discovery I complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 16 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.