1994-1998 Land Rover Discovery: Reliability
Updated: 11/23/08
1998 Land Rover Discovery
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1994-1998 Land Rover Discovery ▼
- Price Range: $1,700 - $4,100
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Our reliability study for this generation Land Rover Discovery includes details on average repair costs, manufacturer recalls, and everything you need to know to gauge the long-term reliability of this generation Land Rover Discovery .
Trouble Spots
Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search
for commonly occurring problems for a particular vehicle. In some cases we also give possible manufacturer-suggested
solutions. In many instances these trouble spots are Technical Service Bulletins posted by the manufacturer,
however, we have our own expert looking at additional vehicle problems.
Climate control:
The electrical connector for the rear defroster can short to the center high-mount stoplamp (CHMSL) and blow a fuse. When this happens, the transmission cannot be shifted out of park. (All)
Doors:
The sound-insulation pads in the doors can shift and plug the water drain holes which could lead to rust through. (All)
Hard starting:
Starting difficulty in cold weather has been traced to oil that is too thick and a computer PROM with the wrong calibration. (1994-95)
Sunroof/moonroof:
The sunroof may leak and water may drip from the latch or motor or front edge. (1994-96)
Transaxle leak:
The front-axle stub seals and the rear-axle hub seals tend to leak. (1994-96)
Vehicle shake:
The vehicle may vibrate when accelerating, especially between 30-40 mph due to a bad harmonic balancer or engine mount. (1994-95)
Consumer Guide® Estimated Repair Costs
This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The
dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the
typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement
costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership
to be slightly higher.
| Item Name | Repair Cost |
| A/C Compressor | $1,390 |
| Alternator | $635 |
| Automatic Transmission or Transaxle | $3,000 |
| Brakes | $390 |
| Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing | $1,210 |
| Constant Velocity Joints | $235 |
| Exhaust System | $440 |
| Radiator | $820 |
| Shocks and/or Struts | $680 |
| Timing Chain or Belt | $840 |
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