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1997 Land Rover Discovery: Quick Overview
1997 Land Rover Discovery Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 1997 |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Discovery |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Wagon |
| Category | Minivan |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturing City | - |
Dimensions
| Doors | - |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 4.0 L V-8 |
| Engine Size | 4L |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission | - |
| Transmission Type | - |
| Transmission Speeds | - |
| Drivetrain | Four-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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Analysis
Analysis
What Problems Does the 1997 Land Rover Discovery Have?
How long will the 1997 Land Rover Discovery last?
What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
What Colors Options are Available?
1997 Land Rover Discovery Prices and Market Value
1997 Land Rover Discovery Cost of Ownership
1997 Land Rover Discovery Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
-
City Mileage
-
Highway Mileage
-
1997 Land Rover Discovery Recalls & Defects
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Recall date
2012-03-15
Recall no.
12e010000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Jaguar Land Rover North America, Inc. (Land Rover) IS Recalling Certain Rear Driveshaft Couplings, Land Rover Branded Part Number Tvf100010, Manufactured From April 2011 Through November 2011, Sold FOR USE AS Service Parts FOR Certain Model Year 1995-1999 Discovery, 1999-2004 Discovery II, and 1995 Range Rover Classic Vehicles. Some OF THE Rear Driveshaft Couplings MAY NOT Have Been Manufactured TO THE Required Engineering Design Specifications and MAY Exhibit THE Onset OF Joint Separation, Precluded BY Drive Line Vibration.
Consequence
IF This Increased Vibration Warning Sign IS Ignored, Catastrophic Failure OF THE Drive Coupling CAN Occur. THE Driveshaft MAY Detach From THE Vehicle While IN Motion Resulting IN Loss OF Drive and Loss OF Transmission Park Functionality, Increasing THE Risk OF A Vehicle Crash And/Or Injury.
Remedy
Land Rover Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Affected Rear Driveshaft Couplers Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON MAY 4, 2012. Owners MAY Contact Jaguar Land Rover North America AT 1-201-818-8500.
Notes
Land Rover's Recall Campaign Number IS P024.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicle Speed Control
Recall date
1998-02-24
Recall no.
98v040000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. AS A Result OF Chaffing OF A Cruise Control Wire, THE Steering Wheel Rotary Coupler CAN Overheat and Inadvertently Deploy THE Driver's AIR Bag.
Consequence
Deployment OF THE AIR BAG Restraint System Without Warning CAN Cause A Driver TO Lose Vehicle Control.
Remedy
Dealers Will Install A Fusible Link Which Will Protect THE Rotary Coupler From Overheating.
Notes
Owner Notification IS Expected TO Begin March 24, 1998. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Land Rover AT 1-301-731-9040.also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
AIR Bags:frontal
Recall date
1998-02-24
Recall no.
98v040000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. AS A Result OF Chaffing OF A Cruise Control Wire, THE Steering Wheel Rotary Coupler CAN Overheat and Inadvertently Deploy THE Driver's AIR Bag.
Consequence
Deployment OF THE AIR BAG Restraint System Without Warning CAN Cause A Driver TO Lose Vehicle Control.
Remedy
Dealers Will Install A Fusible Link Which Will Protect THE Rotary Coupler From Overheating.
Notes
Owner Notification IS Expected TO Begin March 24, 1998. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Land Rover AT 1-301-731-9040.also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1997 Land Rover Discovery Insurance
Insurance for a 1997 Land Rover Discovery is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Wagon with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.