Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Land Rover Discovery II
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Land Rover Discovery II has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #12E010000 DRIVESHAFT COUPLER/SERVICE PART NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V005000 LAND ROVER/ABS VALVE COVER BOLT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V028000 LAND ROVER/THROTTLE CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V022000 LAND ROVER/ABS ECU NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V142001 LAND ROVER/ENGINE IDLER PULLEY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V142000 LAND ROVER/ENGINE IDLER PULLEY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V036000 LAND ROVER/ACE HYDRAULIC HOSE LEAK NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Land Rover Discovery II has seven recall campaigns and no owner complaints on file, suggesting potential issues but limited supporting evidence. The recalls highlight serious concerns like ABS system faults and engine component failures. This mixed data suggests a vehicle with reliability concerns, but the absence of complaints makes it hard to fully assess durability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| driveshaft coupling | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
| ABS sensor | Unknown | $400–$900 | rare |
| engine idler pulley | Unknown | $250–$600 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Serpentine belt inspection
- Tire rotations
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light
- Engine overheating
- Unusual vibration
- Stiff brake pedal
- Serpentine belt noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery II at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.