Land Rover Discovery II recalls and problems
9 recalls and 190 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
9
Complaints
190
Crashes reported
28
Fires reported
10
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Land Rover Discovery II by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Discovery II | 1 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Discovery II | 2 | 63 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 Discovery II | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Discovery II | 5 | 31 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 Discovery II | 9 | 40 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Most reported Land Rover Discovery II problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 57 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 45 | |
| Power Train | 29 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | |
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Steering | 8 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Air Bags | 8 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 5 | |
| Structure | 5 |
All Land Rover Discovery II recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V-005 | Jan 6, 2004 | 2000–2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. |
| 04V-006 | Jan 6, 2004 | 2000–2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain sport utility vehicles, the active cornering enhancement (Ace) pump banjo bolt looses torque and allows fluid to leak past the joint. |
| 02V-028 | Jan 23, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | On some sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable could have become kinked during vehicle assembly, resulting in chaffing of the cable. |
| 02V-022 | Jan 22, 2002 | 2000–2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination of an anti-lock braking system (Abs) sensor can cause the ABS electronic control unit (Ecu) to incorrectly interpret the sensor signal, resulting in inappropriate ABS… |
| 01V-229 | Jul 6, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Equipment | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with warn industries' winch kits. |
| 00V-423 | Dec 27, 2000 | 2000 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (Ace). |
| 00V-142 | Oct 16, 2000 | 2000 | Electronic Stability Control | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
| 00V-142 | May 17, 2000 | 2000 | Electronic Stability Control | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (Ace). |
| 00V-036 | Feb 11, 2000 | 2000 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (Ace). |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Land Rover Discovery II?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Land Rover Discovery II has the most reports (63). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Land Rover Discovery II have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering Land Rover Discovery II model years 2000–2004.
What are the most common Land Rover Discovery II problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, power train problems most often.