Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover Discovery owners have reported 15 problems related to brake electric antilock (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2003 Land Rover Discovery

Failure Date: 08/28/2006

Abs, traction control light and hill descent light stays on. The abs brakes are not working. The dealer told me that my brake fluid was not changed according to recommended warranty standards. I've done some research and found that others who own this vehicle have also had abs module malfunctions or defects.

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2 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2000 Land Rover Discovery

Failure Date: 07/06/2004

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Temperature light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to overheating. A second incident occurred while driving when another vehicle in front had a large box discharged from the truck onto the ground. Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer lost control of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to flip over several times. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries, and was transported by helicopter to the hospital. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. A recall was issued for abs modulator pressure reduction valve covers (affected vehicles: 1999-2005 Discovery series ii).

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3 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2004 Land Rover Discovery

Failure Date: 06/21/2004

While driving at 20 mph and turning to the left consumer applied the brakes and pedal went down to the floor . There were no brakes . Vehicle crashed into a concrete wall. Dealer was notified.

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4 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery

Failure Date: 05/25/2002

Brakes falied comprehensively with no warning light.

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5 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery

Failure Date: 07/12/2001

Failure with this vehical has been with; brakes, steering, engine, mirror, fuel injection, door window not working, door locks fail, linkage control for speed.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1998 Land Rover Discovery

Failure Date: 05/15/2001

Brakes had to be replaced at 18000 miles. Consumer had contacted dealer, and deale r said that brakes had to be inspected every 3000 miles. Brake problem was due to bad operation of vehicle.

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7 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1998 Land Rover Discovery

Failure Date: 12/24/2000

The first incedent occured when the vehicle was traveling at 45 mph. The right front wheel locked up and sent the truck off the road and into the ditch. The mfg was contacted and I was told to drive the truck to the dealer. While enroute back to TN to take the truck to the dealer the second incedent occured. The second incedent occured while the vehicle was traveling at highway speed of 70 mph. The right front wheel locked up and made the truck uncontrolable it took both lanes to bring the truck back under control before it stopped on the shoulder of the road. If I would not have had ahold of the steering wheel with both hands the truck would have rolled or if any cars would have been around there would have been a major accident.

8 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1999 Land Rover Discovery

Failure Date: 10/25/2000

Consumer was slowing to a stop, when vehicle got to about 5 mph, the brake pedal forcefully pushed consumer's foot in an upward direction, consumer pushed back down on brake which now felt very hard and vehicle would not stop or even slow down, consumer states the pedal felt like grinding stone on stone, consumer rolled in to the car in front, thus stopping the vehicle.

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9 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1997 Land Rover Discovery

Failure Date: 09/20/2000

Anti-lock system activates at low speed after reversing from a parking space while traveling forward at random times. Full pedal force is required to stop vehicle speeds 10-20 mph then condition clears for hours or days.

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10 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1999 Land Rover Discovery

Failure Date: 07/16/2000

The 1999 Discovery series ii. Took vehicle to dealer for brake problem. But dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Two days later while driving braking system malfunctioned, causing a rear end collision. Please provide further information.

11 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1997 Land Rover Discovery

Failure Date: 05/25/2000

Abs brakes began to systematrically engage on smooth surfaces, abs system engaged, instead of stopping the vehicle began to surge forward, to avoid colliding with other vehicles consumer drove onto the cement barrier until vehicle stopped. Possibly related to the fuel, throttle, linkages and control as well as the abs system.

12 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 2000 Land Rover Discovery

Failure Date: 05/11/2000

While attempting to stop vehicle with foot on brake pedal, vehicle would not stop. Instead, it slammed into the garage door. The only way vehicle to stop vehicle was to turn ignition off. Consumer felt vehicle was very unsafe.

13 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1997 Land Rover Discovery

Failure Date: 06/05/1997

While driving vehicle hit a bump. Applied the brakes and the abs brakes locked up. This vehicle is only 3 months old.

14 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery

When applying brakes abs kicks in and pedal stiffens. Owner has to pump brake pedal. Only happens at low speeds, especially going down hill. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

15 Brake Electric Antilock problem of the 1996 Land Rover Discovery

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