Engine
4.0L 8-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 49 of 65 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Brakes
23 complaint records3 crash reports
"WHEN TRUCK HITS BUMP OR POTHOLE WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL COLLAPSES. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 3 OR 4 TIMES. NO SOLUTION. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Body & structure
13 complaint records
"FAILURE WITH THIS VEHICAL HAS BEEN WITH; BRAKES, STEERING, ENGINE, MIRROR, FUEL INJECTION, DOOR WINDOW NOT WORKING, DOOR LOCKS FAIL, LINKAGE CONTROL FOR SPEED..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Fuel system
10 complaint records
"FAILURE WITH THIS VEHICAL HAS BEEN WITH; BRAKES, STEERING, ENGINE, MIRROR, FUEL INJECTION, DOOR WINDOW NOT WORKING, DOOR LOCKS FAIL, LINKAGE CONTROL FOR SPEED..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE96060 opened Oct 1996 | closed Dec 1996 | Structure | DOOR OPEN WHILE DRIVING - led to recall 96V247000 IT IS ALLEDGED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V040000 | Vehicle Speed Control | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AS A RESULT OF CHAFFING OF A CRUISE CONTROL WIRE, THE STEERING WHEEL ROTARY COUPLER CAN OVERHEAT AND INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG. | Normally free |
| 96V247000 | Structure | THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR CAN FAIL TO LATCH FULLY WHEN CLOSING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012099 2012-03-14 | Powertrain | 5 | Certain vehicles may have received an incorrectly manufactured rear driveshaft coupling (part number TVF100010) as a replacement part during service. |
| 2004134 2004-04-14 | Fuel System | 2,149 | On certain vehicles, stress cracks can be initiated in the plastic fuel tank at the vent valve welding ring, the breather pipe weld or at the filler pipe stub. Owners may notice a fuel smell emanating from their vehicle. |
| 1998068 1998-04-08 | Airbag | 2,433 | DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE SRS AND CRUISE CONTROL CIRCUITS IN THE AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE CRUISE CONTROL COULD CAUSE THE ROTARY COUPLER TO FAIL. |
| 1997036 1997-02-18 | Structure | 566 | THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR MAY FAIL TO FULLY LATCH, CAUSING THE DOOR TO "BOUNCE" BACK OFF OF THE DOOR SEALS. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO INADVERTENT OPENING OF THE DOOR WHICH WOULD PUT AN OCCUPANT SEATED NEXT TO THE DOOR AT RISK OF HARM. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFCC_08MAR18_16 Mar 2018 | Electrical System | The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point. | |
| SFCC-14SEP17 Sep 2017 | Equipment | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call | |
| SSM56457 Oct 2014 | Engine | "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, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. | |
| LTB00389NAS3 Nov 2013 | Equipment | Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability | |
| SSM68378 Sep 2013 | Equipment | "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." |
Show 40 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370103 Jun 2003 | Power Train | OIL SEEPAGE FROM MANUAL TRANSMISSION FRONT COVER. IMPROVED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SEALING. *TT | |
| 190398NAS Oct 1998 | Vehicle Speed Control | INFORMATION REGARDING TRAILING THROTTLE MISFIRE DIAGNOSIS. *YC | |
| 600197 Aug 1998 | Structure | FRONT SWIVEL SEAL REPLACEMENT AND GREASE FILL. *YC | |
| 57/01/97/NAS May 1997 | Steering | PROCEDURES ON STEERING SYSTEM HOSE CLAMPS. *TT | |
| 86/06/97/NAS May 1997 | Electrical System | TECHNICAL INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING SECURITY SYSTEM CONNECTOR TROUBLESHOOTING. *TT | |
| 700197NAS Apr 1997 | Service Brakes | A NEW BRAKE PAD HAS BEEN INTRODUCED FOR THE FRONT CALIPER ASSEMBLY. *JD | |
| 76/05/97/NAS Apr 1997 | Visibility | SUNROOF JAM. *JD | |
| 60/01/97/NAS Apr 1997 | Suspension | FRONT SWIVEL SEAT SEAL REPLACEMENT AND GREASE FILL. *JD | |
| 70/01/97/NAS Apr 1997 | Service Brakes | PRIDE- FRONT BREAK SQUEAL REDUCTION. *JD | |
| 86/05/97/NAS Mar 1997 | Unknown Or Other | PRIDE- SQUEAKS AND RATTLES- DIAGNOSIS. *JD | |
| 86/06/97/NAS Mar 1997 | Electrical System | PRIDE- SECURITY SYSTEM CONNECTOR TROUBLESHOOTING. *JD | |
| 80/01/97/NAS Mar 1997 | Visibility | HVAC SYSTEM WATER LEAKS. *TW | |
| 76/01/97US Jan 1997 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | FRONT DOOR SILL BUTTON BOUNCE. *TW | |
| 76/02/97US Jan 1997 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | FRONT DOOR HANDLE LINK ROD ADJUSTMENT. *TW | |
| D456 Jan 1997 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | RECALL 96V-247 - LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA HAS REPORTED TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION THE EXISTENCE OF A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WITH SAFETY CONSEQUENCES - THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR ON SOME 1995 AND 1996 DISCOVERY VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO LATCH FULLY, CAUSING THE DOOR... | |
| R97001 Jan 1997 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | RECALL 96V-247 - THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR ON SOME 1995 AND 1996 DISCOVERY VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO LATCH FULLY, CAUSING THE DOOR TO BOUNCE BACK OFF THE DOOR SEALS - PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED TO INSPECT ALL SIDE DOORS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES AND TO RECTIFY LATCH PROBLEMS... | |
| 26/03/96US Dec 1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BOTTOM HOSE FOUL. *TW | |
| 86/20/96US Dec 1996 | Equipment | PRIDE - AUDIO NOISE - TURN ON. *TW | |
| 86/21/96US Dec 1996 | Equipment | PRIDE - AUDIO NOISE - TWEETER. *TW | |
| 19/05/96US Dec 1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling | PRIDE - SECURING CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND HEAT SHIELD. *TW | |
| 86/13/96US Dec 1996 | Electrical System | PRIDE - REAR BRAKE LIGHT/REAR DEFOGGER SHORT. *TW | |
| 41/01/96US Dec 1996 | Power Train | PRIDE - TRANSFER GEARBOX LEVER BOLT. *TW | |
| 54/03/96US Dec 1996 | Wheels | PRIDE - FRONT HUB SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TW | |
| 51/07/96 Dec 1996 | Wheels | PRIDE - REAR HUB SEAL REPLACEMENT. *TW | |
| 51/06/96 Dec 1996 | Suspension | PRIDE - REAR STUB AXLE SEAL: NEW PART INTRODUCTION. *TW | |
| 54/02/96 Dec 1996 | Suspension | PRIDE - FRONT STUB AXLE SEAL: NEW PART INTRODUCTION. *TW | |
| 12/04/96US Dec 1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling | PRIDE - DISCOVER VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACEMENT. *TW | |
| 76/21/96US Dec 1996 | Visibility | PRIDE - SUNROOF JAM. *TW | |
| 17/02/96US Dec 1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling | PRIDE - CANNISTER PURGE CONTROL VALVE. *TW | |
| 76/26/96US Dec 1996 | Visibility | PRIDE - DISCOVER SUNROOF LEAK. *TW | |
| 44//US Dec 1996 | Power Train | PRIDE - SHIFTER "E" CLIP REPLACEMENT. *TW | |
| 51/04/96US Dec 1996 | Suspension | NEW TORQUE SETTING - HUB NUT. *TW | |
| 44/02/96US Dec 1996 | Power Train | PRIDE - SHIFTER "E" CLIP REPLACEMENT. *TW | |
| 86/14/96US Dec 1996 | Steering | PRIDE - SECURITY SYSTEM ANTENNA REPLACEMENT. *TW | |
| 86/16/96US Dec 1996 | Steering | PRIDE - REMOTE BUTTONS REPLACEMENT. *TW | |
| 76/17/96US Dec 1996 | Structure | PRIDE - ALPINE LIGHT, "D" POST LEAK. *TW | |
| 19/08/96US Dec 1996 | Electrical System | PRIDE - GEMS CODE P0125. *TW | |
| 19/09/96US Dec 1996 | Electrical System | PRIDE - GEMS CODE P1317 (DISCOVERY). *TW | |
| 86/10/96US Dec 1996 | Electrical System | PRIDE - GROUND CIRCUIT INTEGRITY. *TW | |
| W96019 Nov 1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CYLINDER HEAD PROGRAM. *TW |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 2 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
The generic parts list for this vehicle has its own page: a search launcher for every system, filtered by fuel type and era but not by engine, trim, or brake type. It is not a diagnosis and not a fitment guarantee.
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