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2001 Land Rover Discovery recalls and problems

The 2001 Land Rover Discovery has 1 safety recall and 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Land Rover dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
13
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
11 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Land Rover Discovery recalls

Recall 00V-377: Power Train

Reported Nov 16, 2000 · 59,445 vehicles affected · LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection." water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to various failure modes of the transmission. One of these failure models results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set.

Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement could result in a crash or personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.

2001 Land Rover Discovery problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension4
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Service Brakes2
Structure1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Power Train1
Electrical System1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1
Engine1

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 2
  • Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint — 1
  • Suspension › Front › Macpherson Strut — 1
  • Suspension › Front › Stabilizer Bar — 1
  • Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — 1
  • Electrical System › Ignition › Switch — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 83,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Land Rover Discovery complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 87,000 miles · reported Mar 28, 2016
The contact owns a 2001 land rover discovery. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was smoke emitting from under the hood. The contact coasted over to the side of the road, which an odor of burning rubber was coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 00v423000 (Engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
Service Brakes · at 130,000 miles · reported Mar 18, 2015
The contact owns a 2001 land rover discovery. While driving approximately 50 MPH, when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to brake properly while the traction control, ABS, and down hill sensor warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 131,930 miles · reported Jan 6, 2013
Truck ABS, downhill descent, traction control came on when brake applied. All three lights are on. In event I was driving during snow or slippery conditions down hill vehicle would of been very difficult to control resulting in crash and physical injury. The car was diagnosed as a shutter valve failure which can be result of brake fluid corroding electrical switches or just outright failure where repair estimates range from $1200 to $3800. This issue is notorious among 1999-2004 discovery's. Why wait until someone is killed eventually to issue a recall. The NHTSA should investigate now to…
Electrical System · at 98,501 miles · reported Oct 19, 2008
Ignition switch assembly failed - could not unlock steering wheel . Had to have car towed away from gas station pump on a sunday ($75) in athens ga. Then on a week day had to have vehicle towed from athens ga to augusta ga ($350)(To a landrover dealer) to fix it. Ignition switch assembly had to be replaced ($778).
Power Train · at 83,000 miles · reported Jan 24, 2008
The contact owns a 2001 land rover discovery. While driving approximately 62 MPH, the vehicle vibrated excessively, nearly causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. Several minutes later, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the driveshaft failed. She did not have the vehicle repaired because the dealer did not assume liability. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 83,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery: 00V-377 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Land Rover Discovery?

Owners report suspension problems most often (4 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 83,000 miles.

Are Land Rover recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Land Rover dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.