Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery

Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery. The number one most common problem is related to the speed sensor (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Land Rover Discovery

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Speed Sensor problems	2
Accelerator Pedal problems	2
Vehicle Speed Control problems	2
Speed Control Linkage problems	1
Cruise Control problems	1

Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery

The Speed Sensor problem

Ascending minimal inclines while 55mph and above, engine misfires resulting in loss of power and inability to accelerate, as substantiated by similar NHTSA complaint #: 603676 "an english car specialist in raleigh, nc. Determined it was a speed sensing transmitter. Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

Metal shaft hooked to throttle wedged itself and made throttle stick wide open. Vehicle accelerated out of control. Consumer had to use emergency brake to shut off vehicle. Consumer felt that they were going to die. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further imformation. Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Abs sytem is faulty. Activation at low speeds,dry pavement, and low or high pressure on pedal. I can hear the pump activate for no reason. I also feel the pedal vibrate and the truck continues to roll. Almost killed a pedestrian once or twice. Read details...

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