NHTSA — Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch Problems

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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1996 Land Rover Discovery accessories - exterior problems

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1996 Land Rover Discovery Owner Comments

problem #8

Dec 302002

Discovery 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

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problem #7

Aug 011996

Discovery 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Door latch failed.

- Orange, CA, USA

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problem #6

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Discovery 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front door lock failed.

- Rancho San, CA, USA

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problem #5

Sep 161996

Discovery

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

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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

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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

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problem #2

Apr 251997

(reported on)

Discovery 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Door lock failed.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 011995

Discovery

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

- Fpo, 00, USA

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