1996 Land Rover Discovery brakes problems
The 1996 Land Rover Discovery has 23 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
23
Brakes complaints
21%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“VERY POOR EMERGENCY BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS 30MPH AND SLOWER. WHEN EMERGENCY BRAKING IS REQUIRED LIKE IN A LEFT TURN LAND AND THE PRECEDING CAR DECIDES TO STOP INSTEAD OF COMPLETING THE LEFT TURN, YOU CANNOT STOP QUICKLY. AT HIGHER SPEEDS UP TO 25-30 MPH THE SAME SITUATION ARISES BUT YOU GENERALLY…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1996 Land Rover Discovery have?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 1996 Land Rover Discovery brakes — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.