general problems of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery

Two problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1996 Land Rover Discovery. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/23/1999

While driving 30 mph (en route to the interstate), my steering wheel began shaking violently. As I prepared to pull over to investigate, the lugs: nuts on my front left wheel flew across the road and shortly thereafter, the entire wheel flew off. The wheel bounced against the left front panel of the vehicle causing the damage mentioned in this report. I had previously taken my vehicle in for service to Land Rover of winnetka in winnetka, illinois complaining of a shaking steering wheel at speeds over 45 mph.

2 Suspension problem

Noise from rear end of vehicle while turning and accelerating.


Other Suspension related problems of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery



Safety Ratings of Discovery Cars
Fuel Economy of Discovery Vehicles
Discovery Service Bulletins
Discovery Safety Recalls
Discovery Defect Investigations