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12E010000 Mar 15, 2012 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. (LAND ROVER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLINGS, LAND ROVER BRANDED PART NUMBER TVF100010, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2011 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2011, SOLD FO...

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Oct 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

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 A...

Oct 15, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

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 A...

May 15, 2016 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

" 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 CA...

May 15, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 80,000 mi

" 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 CA...

May 15, 2016 Electrical System 80,000 mi

" 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 CA...

May 15, 2016 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

" 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 CA...

May 15, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 80,000 mi

" 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 CA...

May 15, 2016 Electrical System 80,000 mi

" 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 CA...

Aug 5, 2015 Power Train 127,300 mi

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 VEHI...

Aug 5, 2015 Power Train 127,300 mi

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 VEHI...

Jan 8, 2013 Power Train 106,589 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVE SHAFT DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A LOCA...

Jan 8, 2013 Power Train 106,589 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVE SHAFT DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A LOCA...

Oct 18, 2012 Engine 60,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEMING VERY UNSAFE. IM NOT SURE WHAT'S GOING ON. *TR

Oct 18, 2012 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEMING VERY UNSAFE. IM NOT SURE WHAT'S GOING ON. *TR

Oct 18, 2012 Engine 60,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEMING VERY UNSAFE. IM NOT SURE WHAT'S GOING ON. *TR

Oct 18, 2012 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEMING VERY UNSAFE. IM NOT SURE WHAT'S GOING ON. *TR

Oct 17, 2010 Power Train 140,000 mi

1999 LANDROVER DISCOVER II; OWNED CAR SINCE NEW; FALL 2007, TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BROKE LOOSE, DAMAGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER, TRANSMISSION CASE; RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE, NARROWLY AVOIDED ACCIDENT; REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE SHAFT--OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 140,000 ...

Oct 17, 2010 Power Train 140,000 mi

1999 LANDROVER DISCOVER II; OWNED CAR SINCE NEW; FALL 2007, TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BROKE LOOSE, DAMAGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER, TRANSMISSION CASE; RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE, NARROWLY AVOIDED ACCIDENT; REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE SHAFT--OCCURRED AT APPROXIMATELY 140,000 ...

Jul 30, 2010 Power Train 117,235 mi

MY 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND THEN A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF, BUSTED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND RIPPED A HOLE IN THE FIRE WALL AND TRANSMISSION CASE. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY YEAR...

Jul 30, 2010 Power Train 117,235 mi

MY 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND THEN A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF, BUSTED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND RIPPED A HOLE IN THE FIRE WALL AND TRANSMISSION CASE. APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY YEAR...

Mar 1, 2010 Power Train 99,000 mi

MY 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY MADE A GRINDING NOISE, AND CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED IN HALF. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST IN MY TOWN. WHEN I SPOKE TO BOTH THAT MECHANIC AS WELL AS MY REGULAR MEC...

Mar 1, 2010 Power Train 99,000 mi

MY 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY MADE A GRINDING NOISE, AND CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED IN HALF. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST IN MY TOWN. WHEN I SPOKE TO BOTH THAT MECHANIC AS WELL AS MY REGULAR MEC...

Feb 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,500 mi

I HAVE A 1999 DISCOVERY II. THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ON; NICKNAMED AS YOU MIGHT ALREADY KNOW "THE THREE AMIGOS" BY THOUSANDS OF LAND ROVER OWNERS. THE THREE AMIGOS REFERS TO THE THREE WARNING LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD: ABS, TC-TRACTION CONTROL, DOWNHILL DESCENT. I WAS TOLD BY ...

Feb 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,500 mi

I HAVE A 1999 DISCOVERY II. THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ON; NICKNAMED AS YOU MIGHT ALREADY KNOW "THE THREE AMIGOS" BY THOUSANDS OF LAND ROVER OWNERS. THE THREE AMIGOS REFERS TO THE THREE WARNING LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD: ABS, TC-TRACTION CONTROL, DOWNHILL DESCENT. I WAS TOLD BY ...

Aug 27, 2009 Air Bags 20,421 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE THE SAFETY RESTRAINT LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,772 AND THE F...

Aug 27, 2009 Air Bags 20,421 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE THE SAFETY RESTRAINT LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,772 AND THE F...

May 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2 (1999 MODEL - 75,000 MI.). MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT, HILL DECENT LIGHT, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE ONLINE. APPARENTLY THE 3 ITEMS (ABS, HILL DECENT, AND TRACTION CONTROL) ARE ALL ...

May 26, 2009 Traction Control System 75,000 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2 (1999 MODEL - 75,000 MI.). MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT, HILL DECENT LIGHT, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE ONLINE. APPARENTLY THE 3 ITEMS (ABS, HILL DECENT, AND TRACTION CONTROL) ARE ALL ...

May 26, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2 (1999 MODEL - 75,000 MI.). MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT, HILL DECENT LIGHT, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE ONLINE. APPARENTLY THE 3 ITEMS (ABS, HILL DECENT, AND TRACTION CONTROL) ARE ALL ...

May 26, 2009 Traction Control System 75,000 mi

I RECENTLY BOUGHT A LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2 (1999 MODEL - 75,000 MI.). MY ABS BRAKE LIGHT, HILL DECENT LIGHT, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE ONLINE. APPARENTLY THE 3 ITEMS (ABS, HILL DECENT, AND TRACTION CONTROL) ARE ALL ...

Sep 17, 2008 Air Bags Crash 114,000 mi

AUTO ACCIDENT WHICH THE CAR WE WERE DRIVING RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER CAR. DAMAGE TO OUR VEHICLE WAS HIGH, MEDIUM AND LOW ON THE FRONT END. TOTAL DAMAGE AMOUNT WAS $9100, TOTALING THE CAR. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. SINCE THE CAR WAS T...

Sep 17, 2008 Air Bags Crash 114,000 mi

AUTO ACCIDENT WHICH THE CAR WE WERE DRIVING RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER CAR. DAMAGE TO OUR VEHICLE WAS HIGH, MEDIUM AND LOW ON THE FRONT END. TOTAL DAMAGE AMOUNT WAS $9100, TOTALING THE CAR. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. SINCE THE CAR WAS T...

Sep 16, 2008 Air Bags Crash 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SIGNALED TO GO LEFT BUT THE VEHICLE WENT RIGHT. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE PASSENGER SPRAINED HER NECK AND BACK. A PO...

Sep 16, 2008 Air Bags Crash 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SIGNALED TO GO LEFT BUT THE VEHICLE WENT RIGHT. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE PASSENGER SPRAINED HER NECK AND BACK. A PO...

Apr 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 87,000 mi

IN NOV OF 2007, BRAKES FAILED AT SLOW SPEEDS CAUSING A LOW SPEED CRASH, STILL EXPENSIVE DAMAGE. ABS AND TC LIGHTS CAME ON. FIXED WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS FAILURE OF BRAKE BOOSTER. LESS THAN THREE THOUSAND MILES LATER HAPPENED AGAIN AND NOW ABS, TC AND DOWNHILL WARNING LIGHT IS ON. IS SO COMMON THAT ...

Apr 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 87,000 mi

IN NOV OF 2007, BRAKES FAILED AT SLOW SPEEDS CAUSING A LOW SPEED CRASH, STILL EXPENSIVE DAMAGE. ABS AND TC LIGHTS CAME ON. FIXED WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS FAILURE OF BRAKE BOOSTER. LESS THAN THREE THOUSAND MILES LATER HAPPENED AGAIN AND NOW ABS, TC AND DOWNHILL WARNING LIGHT IS ON. IS SO COMMON THAT ...

Apr 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 87,000 mi

IN NOV OF 2007, BRAKES FAILED AT SLOW SPEEDS CAUSING A LOW SPEED CRASH, STILL EXPENSIVE DAMAGE. ABS AND TC LIGHTS CAME ON. FIXED WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS FAILURE OF BRAKE BOOSTER. LESS THAN THREE THOUSAND MILES LATER HAPPENED AGAIN AND NOW ABS, TC AND DOWNHILL WARNING LIGHT IS ON. IS SO COMMON THAT ...

Apr 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 87,000 mi

IN NOV OF 2007, BRAKES FAILED AT SLOW SPEEDS CAUSING A LOW SPEED CRASH, STILL EXPENSIVE DAMAGE. ABS AND TC LIGHTS CAME ON. FIXED WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS FAILURE OF BRAKE BOOSTER. LESS THAN THREE THOUSAND MILES LATER HAPPENED AGAIN AND NOW ABS, TC AND DOWNHILL WARNING LIGHT IS ON. IS SO COMMON THAT ...

Oct 30, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II THE ABS MODULATOR UNIT ON THESE VEHICLES NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THE VEHICLE CAN SUDDENLY LOSE ITS ABS CAPABILITY AS WELL TRACTION CONTROL. THIS HAS BEEN A WELL DOCUMENTED FAULT IN THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL SO CUSTOMER'S CAN FEEL ASSURED. *JB

Oct 30, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 125,000 mi

1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II THE ABS MODULATOR UNIT ON THESE VEHICLES NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THE VEHICLE CAN SUDDENLY LOSE ITS ABS CAPABILITY AS WELL TRACTION CONTROL. THIS HAS BEEN A WELL DOCUMENTED FAULT IN THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL SO CUSTOMER'S CAN FEEL ASSURED. *JB

Jun 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN DAILY BACK AND FORTH TO WORK WITH NO MAJOR INCIDENT BUT THE STOPPING DISTANCE HAS SEEMED TO INCREASE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL AND HILL DESCENT LIGHTS COME ON AND TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS TO WORK ONLY WHEN THEY WANT TO THE BRAKES ...

Jun 6, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN DAILY BACK AND FORTH TO WORK WITH NO MAJOR INCIDENT BUT THE STOPPING DISTANCE HAS SEEMED TO INCREASE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL AND HILL DESCENT LIGHTS COME ON AND TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS TO WORK ONLY WHEN THEY WANT TO THE BRAKES ...

May 17, 2006 Power Train 128,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THERE WAS A VERY LOUD POPPING AND GRINDING SOUND. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE DRIVESHAFT HANGING DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE DOUBLE CARDAN JOINT THAT HELD THE DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED. THE ...

May 17, 2006 Power Train 128,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THERE WAS A VERY LOUD POPPING AND GRINDING SOUND. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE DRIVESHAFT HANGING DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE DOUBLE CARDAN JOINT THAT HELD THE DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED. THE ...

Feb 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 99,000 mi

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. ...

Feb 16, 2006 Air Bags Crash 99,000 mi

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. ...

Feb 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 99,000 mi

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. ...

Feb 16, 2006 Air Bags Crash 99,000 mi

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. ...

Dec 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO WRECK, SEVERAL TIMES. FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, ONCE IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS ($800) AND NOW AGAIN, I HAVE SPENT $$ TO FIX THE HDC, TC, ABS LIGHTS THAT KEEP COMING ON AND CAUSING THE ABS SYSTEM TO STOP WORKING. THE ABS MODULATOR ON 99 LR DISCO I...

Dec 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO WRECK, SEVERAL TIMES. FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, ONCE IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS ($800) AND NOW AGAIN, I HAVE SPENT $$ TO FIX THE HDC, TC, ABS LIGHTS THAT KEEP COMING ON AND CAUSING THE ABS SYSTEM TO STOP WORKING. THE ABS MODULATOR ON 99 LR DISCO I...

Nov 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

THE ABS/HDC/TC LIGHTS CAME ON IN MY 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE ABS FUNCTIONS ARE INOPERATIVE AND SOMETIMES WHILE BRAKING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE BEING PUSHED GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR WILL EVENTUALLY STOP. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM I HEAR THAT KEEP ARISING ON THESE LAND ROVERS. I BEL...

Nov 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,000 mi

THE ABS/HDC/TC LIGHTS CAME ON IN MY 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE ABS FUNCTIONS ARE INOPERATIVE AND SOMETIMES WHILE BRAKING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE BEING PUSHED GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR WILL EVENTUALLY STOP. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM I HEAR THAT KEEP ARISING ON THESE LAND ROVERS. I BEL...

Oct 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES 2. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FOR THE ABS UNIT SHOWED A DEFAULT WHICH DISABLED THE ABS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY WOULD NOT USE THE ORIGINAL PARTS TO REPLACE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. THEY HAVE MANUFACTURED THR...

Oct 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES 2. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FOR THE ABS UNIT SHOWED A DEFAULT WHICH DISABLED THE ABS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND THEY WOULD NOT USE THE ORIGINAL PARTS TO REPLACE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. THEY HAVE MANUFACTURED THR...

Jul 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 77,180 mi

NORMAL DRIVING IN SUMMER WHEN MY 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II'S ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. TWO DAYS LATER THOSE LIGHTS WERE JOINED BY THE HILL DECENT WARNING LIGHT AS WELL. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DID NOT HAVE THE PROPER TOOL TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBL...

Jul 14, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 77,180 mi

NORMAL DRIVING IN SUMMER WHEN MY 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II'S ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. TWO DAYS LATER THOSE LIGHTS WERE JOINED BY THE HILL DECENT WARNING LIGHT AS WELL. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DID NOT HAVE THE PROPER TOOL TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBL...

May 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 28,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ALL THREE LIGHTS (TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, DOWNHILL) LIGHTS UP. IT HAPPENS EVEN WITH SUVS WITH VERY LOW MILES. BLEEDING THE BRAKES AND CLEANING THE CONNECTOR OR REPLACING THE SENSORS DOESN'T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE. THERE IS FAULT IN THE ABS MODULATOR DESIGN AND THERE SH...

May 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 28,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS ALL THREE LIGHTS (TRACTION CONTROL, ABS, DOWNHILL) LIGHTS UP. IT HAPPENS EVEN WITH SUVS WITH VERY LOW MILES. BLEEDING THE BRAKES AND CLEANING THE CONNECTOR OR REPLACING THE SENSORS DOESN'T MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE. THERE IS FAULT IN THE ABS MODULATOR DESIGN AND THERE SH...

Nov 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,100 mi

BEGINNING AT 50,100 MILES, ABS, HILL DESCENT AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNINGS WENT OFF. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN REGULAR TRAFFIC, NO UNUSUAL WEATHER OR DRIVING CONDITIONS. DEALER REPLACED 3 ABS SENSORS AND RESET ECU CODES. 200 YARDS AFTER LEAVING SHOP, WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES RETURNED. DEALER ATTEM...

Nov 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,100 mi

BEGINNING AT 50,100 MILES, ABS, HILL DESCENT AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNINGS WENT OFF. VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN REGULAR TRAFFIC, NO UNUSUAL WEATHER OR DRIVING CONDITIONS. DEALER REPLACED 3 ABS SENSORS AND RESET ECU CODES. 200 YARDS AFTER LEAVING SHOP, WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES RETURNED. DEALER ATTEM...

Aug 7, 2004 Power Train 53,800 mi

VEHICLE WITH UNDER 54,000 MILES WAS MAKING LOUD NOISES AND VIBRATING WHEN DRIVING BECOMING DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. MAJOR FAILURE IN THE DRIVETRAIN RENDERED THE VEHICLE NON DRIVABLE. PART THAT FAILED WAS TRANSFER BOX PAID DEALER AROUND $2,500 TO HAVE THE BOX REPLACED AND HAVE THE VEHICLE MADE DRIVABL...

Aug 7, 2004 Power Train 53,800 mi

VEHICLE WITH UNDER 54,000 MILES WAS MAKING LOUD NOISES AND VIBRATING WHEN DRIVING BECOMING DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. MAJOR FAILURE IN THE DRIVETRAIN RENDERED THE VEHICLE NON DRIVABLE. PART THAT FAILED WAS TRANSFER BOX PAID DEALER AROUND $2,500 TO HAVE THE BOX REPLACED AND HAVE THE VEHICLE MADE DRIVABL...

Jul 1, 2004 Air Bags Crash

1. MAJOR ACCIDENT HAPPENED, BUT AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. 2. FORTUNATELY WE SURVIVED, YES OF COURSE WITH SOME INJURIES, BUT WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF WE WERE NOT THAT FORTUNATE. IN OTHER WORDS THERE WAS NO SAFETY FROM THAT SO CALLED GOOD NAMED CAR. CALLED LAND ROVER. 3. WANT TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS...

Jul 1, 2004 Air Bags Crash

1. MAJOR ACCIDENT HAPPENED, BUT AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. 2. FORTUNATELY WE SURVIVED, YES OF COURSE WITH SOME INJURIES, BUT WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF WE WERE NOT THAT FORTUNATE. IN OTHER WORDS THERE WAS NO SAFETY FROM THAT SO CALLED GOOD NAMED CAR. CALLED LAND ROVER. 3. WANT TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS...

Jun 8, 2004 Power Train

LTR FM STEVEN JOHNSON (OK) OWNER OF A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY REPORTING MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE DRIVELINE AND THE UNIVERSAL JOINT, DEFECTIVE VEHICLE REPLY TO THE TULSA DISTRICT OFC.*MR THE DRIVELINE FAILED PREMATURELY BECAUSE OF A NON SERVICEABLE UNIVERSAL JOINT. *NM

Jun 8, 2004 Power Train

LTR FM STEVEN JOHNSON (OK) OWNER OF A 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY REPORTING MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE DRIVELINE AND THE UNIVERSAL JOINT, DEFECTIVE VEHICLE REPLY TO THE TULSA DISTRICT OFC.*MR THE DRIVELINE FAILED PREMATURELY BECAUSE OF A NON SERVICEABLE UNIVERSAL JOINT. *NM

Apr 27, 2004 Structure 62,000 mi

DURING MY COMMUTE I NOTICED A RATTLE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE SHOCK MOUNT ON THE REAR RIGHT SIDE HAD SEPERATED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FRAME WHERE THE SHOCK MOUNT WAS WELDED. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO LAND ROVER ALEXANDRIA. ...

Apr 27, 2004 Suspension 62,000 mi

DURING MY COMMUTE I NOTICED A RATTLE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE SHOCK MOUNT ON THE REAR RIGHT SIDE HAD SEPERATED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FRAME WHERE THE SHOCK MOUNT WAS WELDED. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO LAND ROVER ALEXANDRIA. ...

Apr 27, 2004 Structure 62,000 mi

DURING MY COMMUTE I NOTICED A RATTLE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE SHOCK MOUNT ON THE REAR RIGHT SIDE HAD SEPERATED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FRAME WHERE THE SHOCK MOUNT WAS WELDED. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO LAND ROVER ALEXANDRIA. ...

Apr 27, 2004 Suspension 62,000 mi

DURING MY COMMUTE I NOTICED A RATTLE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE SHOCK MOUNT ON THE REAR RIGHT SIDE HAD SEPERATED FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FRAME WHERE THE SHOCK MOUNT WAS WELDED. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO LAND ROVER ALEXANDRIA. ...

Mar 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 43,255 mi

ON THE EVENING OF MARCH 16TH, MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN EPISODE OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE EVENT OCCURRED LEAVING A SKI AREA (APPROX 9,000 FEET ELEVATION)ON A TWO LANE ROAD WITH AN AVERAGE 6% GRADE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE LATE AFTERNOON WITH TEMPERATURES APPROXIMATELY 50 DEGREES AND WAS PA...

Mar 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 43,255 mi

ON THE EVENING OF MARCH 16TH, MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN EPISODE OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE EVENT OCCURRED LEAVING A SKI AREA (APPROX 9,000 FEET ELEVATION)ON A TWO LANE ROAD WITH AN AVERAGE 6% GRADE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE LATE AFTERNOON WITH TEMPERATURES APPROXIMATELY 50 DEGREES AND WAS PA...

Mar 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,500 mi

PERIODICALLY THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL & HILL DESCENT LIGHTS COME ON. DEALERSHIP INDICATES DIAGNOSTIC CODES REVEAL THE SHUTTLE VALVE INSIDE THE ABS MODULATOR IS FAULTY AND SHOULD BE REPLACED.*AK

Mar 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,500 mi

PERIODICALLY THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL & HILL DESCENT LIGHTS COME ON. DEALERSHIP INDICATES DIAGNOSTIC CODES REVEAL THE SHUTTLE VALVE INSIDE THE ABS MODULATOR IS FAULTY AND SHOULD BE REPLACED.*AK

Nov 13, 2003 Seats 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER BURNT A HOLE INTO THE SEAT. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BURN INJURIES. *AK

Nov 13, 2003 Seats 52,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATER BURNT A HOLE INTO THE SEAT. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BURN INJURIES. *AK

Nov 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELT BROKE LEAVING ME STRANDED, HAD IT REPLACED THEN 2 WEEKS LATER THE NEW BELT BROKE. HAD IT REPLACED AND AGAIN WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS IT BROKE AGAIN. ORDERED A NEW BELT FROM LAND ROVER AND ASKED A LOCAL MECHANIC TO INSTALL IT (BECAUSE I LIVE AN HOUR AWAY FROM LAND ROVER). THE MECHANIC FOUND T...

Nov 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

BELT BROKE LEAVING ME STRANDED, HAD IT REPLACED THEN 2 WEEKS LATER THE NEW BELT BROKE. HAD IT REPLACED AND AGAIN WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS IT BROKE AGAIN. ORDERED A NEW BELT FROM LAND ROVER AND ASKED A LOCAL MECHANIC TO INSTALL IT (BECAUSE I LIVE AN HOUR AWAY FROM LAND ROVER). THE MECHANIC FOUND T...

Jun 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 16,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN PRESSED. CONSUMER HAS TO SLAM ON GAS PEDAL TO GET IT UNDONE. *AK

Jun 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 16,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN PRESSED. CONSUMER HAS TO SLAM ON GAS PEDAL TO GET IT UNDONE. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING UP HILL. AT FIRST VISIT MECHANIC STATED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. 30000 MILES AFTER, SAME SITUATION OCCURRED. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT SAME SITUATION WILL OCCUR EVERY 30 THOUSAND MILES. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING UP HILL. AT FIRST VISIT MECHANIC STATED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. 30000 MILES AFTER, SAME SITUATION OCCURRED. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT SAME SITUATION WILL OCCUR EVERY 30 THOUSAND MILES. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING UP HILL. AT FIRST VISIT MECHANIC STATED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. 30000 MILES AFTER, SAME SITUATION OCCURRED. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT SAME SITUATION WILL OCCUR EVERY 30 THOUSAND MILES. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING UP HILL. AT FIRST VISIT MECHANIC STATED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. 30000 MILES AFTER, SAME SITUATION OCCURRED. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT SAME SITUATION WILL OCCUR EVERY 30 THOUSAND MILES. *AK

Oct 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

MY WIFE STARTED VEHICLE IN GARAGE (ENGINE COLD). SHE PLACED IN REVERSE AND STARTED BACKING INTO DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED BACKWARD, ENGINE RACING. MY WIFE TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING TOO RAPIDLY. JUST BEFORE SHE RAN OUT OF DRIVEW...

Oct 26, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

MY WIFE STARTED VEHICLE IN GARAGE (ENGINE COLD). SHE PLACED IN REVERSE AND STARTED BACKING INTO DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED BACKWARD, ENGINE RACING. MY WIFE TRIED UNSUCCESSFULLY TO STOP THE CAR WITH THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING TOO RAPIDLY. JUST BEFORE SHE RAN OUT OF DRIVEW...

Sep 10, 2001 Tires

SEVERELY CUPPED AND UNABLE TO PASS INSPECTION IN 10,000 MILES. *AK (TIRESIZE: 255/65/R16)

Sep 10, 2001 Tires

SEVERELY CUPPED AND UNABLE TO PASS INSPECTION IN 10,000 MILES. *AK (TIRESIZE: 255/65/R16)