1998 Land Rover Discovery
US · Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
The 1998 Land Rover Discovery is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 4.0L 8-cylinder
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L 8-cylinder | |
| Displacement | 4.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 4 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.
12E010000: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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…
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.
Reported March 15, 2012. View on NHTSA
98V040000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSIBLE LINK WHICH WILL PROTECT THE ROTARY COUPLER FROM OVERHEATING.
Reported February 24, 1998. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 10, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 10, 2026
Data verified: November 10, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1999 Land Rover Discovery
SUV, Gasoline
4.0L 8-cylinder · AWD
14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) - 1997 Land Rover Discovery
Gasoline
4.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)) · AWD
14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) to 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1998 Land Rover Discovery have?
4.0L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1998 Land Rover Discovery?
Combined fuel economy is 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1998 Land Rover Discovery front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: AWD.
Are there recalls for the 1998 Land Rover Discovery?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.