10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Dec 302002

Discovery 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS light illuminates intermittently. Took vehicle in to dealer for repair. Problem still exits. Left rear tire speed sensor failed causing problems with ABS system, causing tire to blow out. Resulting in left rear wheel/rim to be completely shattered into pieces. Also brakes and calipers totally damaged. Brakes are not safe or reliable. Rear, fifth door has hinge and secure locking problems. Major rusting on vehicle.

- Hillside, NJ, USA

problem #7

Aug 011996

Discovery 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Door latch failed.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Discovery 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front door lock failed.

- Rancho San, CA, USA

problem #5

Sep 161996

Discovery

  • miles
Whenever driver's/passenger's doors are closed, they fail to open again from inside or outside. Sometimes doors do not latch properly. The doors would open at various times when vehicle is in motion. Will be taken to dealership soon.

- Souix Falls, SD, USA

problem #4

Sep 091997

(reported on)

Discovery 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
All five doors will pop back open when closed unless slammed.

- Laguna Hills, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 241997

(reported on)

Discovery 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Door lock failure/front and rear doors either would not open or close.

- Encino, CA, USA

problem #2

Apr 251997

(reported on)

Discovery 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Door lock failed.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 011995

Discovery

  • miles
Passenger's door latch defective, causing door to fly open.

- Fpo, 00, USA