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2000 Land Rover Discovery Ii

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
40
Latest Jul 26, 2019
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 15, 2012
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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10 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 40 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery Ii, most frequently naming the brakes, engine and electrical categories. 10 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 15 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes1632.7%
  • Engine612.2%
  • Electrical510.2%
  • Powertrain (other)48.2%
  • Transmission36.1%
  • Driver assistance36.1%
  • Airbags24.1%
  • Body & structure24.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

10 campaigns cover this model year

View all 10

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
12E010000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Mar 15, 2012
180 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLCManufacturer number P024View on NHTSA.gov
04V005000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Jan 6, 2004
100,174 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS," AND NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR VALVE COVER RETAINING BOLTS CAN CRACK DUE TO STRESSES TRANSMITTED BY THE FLEXING VALVE COVERS.
The risk: THIS CAN PRODUCE AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING FUNCTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL STRENGTHEN THE ABS MODULATOR ASSEMBLY VALVE COVERS AND REPLACE THE RETAINING BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXEPCTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
LAND ROVERManufacturer number B148View on NHTSA.gov
04V006000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Jan 6, 2004
5,264 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT LOOSES TORQUE AND ALLOWS FLUID TO LEAK PAST THE JOINT.
The risk: THE FLUID FROM THE PUMP JOINT CAN IGNITE, RESULTING IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR LEAKAGE. IF NO LEAKAGE IS EVIDENT, THE BANJO BOLT WILL BE RE-TIGHTENED. IF LEAKAGE IS EVIDENT, THE BANJO BOLT AND DOWTY WASHERS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.
LAND ROVERManufacturer number B149View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 40
Filed Jul 26, 2019

THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTING OUT. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF THESE TRUCKS ON THE ROAD WITH THIS ISSUE. LAND ROVER USED INFERIOR METALS AND RUST PROTECTION. THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE IN A CRASH IS SEVERELY COMPROMISED.

NHTSA ID
11234980
Incident
Apr 8, 2019
Mileage
135,000 mi
Engine
Filed Aug 10, 2016
Fire reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND SMOKE FILLED THE CABIN. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

NHTSA ID
10894763
Incident
Aug 9, 2016
Mileage
200,000 mi
Driver assistance
Filed Oct 31, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IMMEDIATELY THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE FORCE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE AND THEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE DEFECT ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V028000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS INELIGIBLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

NHTSA ID
10433633
Incident
Oct 26, 2011
Mileage
150,000 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Nov 12, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING GRINDING NOISES DURING ACCELERATION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND DROVE AS IF SOMETHING DROPPED IN THE VEHICLE. SHE MANAGED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. SHE REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED; HOWEVER, IT BEGAN MOVING AGAIN ONCE SHE RELEASED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS WAITING TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 115,000. UPDATED 12/02/08. *LJ ALSO THE HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED. UPDATED 12/03/08. *JB THE TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO FRONT DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT FAILURE. THE DRIVESHAFT CAME APART AND BECAUSE IT HAD NOTHING TO RESTRAIN IT, IT BUST A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION. UPDATED 01/15/09. *JB

NHTSA ID
10248607
Incident
Nov 12, 2008
Mileage
115,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jul 31, 2008

I OWN A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. CURRENTLY, IT HAS 67,000 MILES ON IT AND I PURCHASED IT AT 60,000 MILES. SHORTLY AFTER MY 60,000 MILE CHECK AT THE DEALER, THE DRIVE SHAFT AND U JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. WITHOUT WARNING, I LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I AM NOT IN WARRANTY, BUT MY LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH LAND ROVERS (EVEN LOW-MILEAGE ONES). I THINK LAND ROVER SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND FIX THIS SEEMINGLY UBIQUITOUS PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10236547
Incident
Jul 31, 2008
Mileage
67,000 mi
BrakesOther / unspecified
Filed Jul 27, 2008

I PURCHASED MY 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY LAST FEBRUARY AND A FEW DAYS AFTER PURCHASE THE TRACTION CONTROL, ANTI LOCK LIGHT, ABS AND DOWN HILL LIGHT CAME ON. WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANT ME TO REPLACE THE ABS MODULE OVER $3000 PARTS AND LABOR. THIS IS JUST CRAZY AS MANY OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE A LEGITIMATE COMPLAINT AS I FOUND MANY MORE WITH THIS ISSUE AT SITES SUCH AS HTTP://LANDROVERFORUMS.COM/ AND OTHERS. I DID REPLACE THIS PART WITH A USED ONE BUT SAME THING. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! *TR

NHTSA ID
10235900
Incident
Feb 18, 2007
Brakes
Filed Apr 25, 2008

IN MY 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2, AS APPARENTLY IN MANY OTHERS, FROM TIME TO TIME, USUALLY AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A ROUTINE STOP, AN ALARM CHIMES AND THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH ILLUMINATE SHOWING THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IS NO LONGER WORKING AS WELL AS THE HILL DESCENT CONTROL AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS IS SUCH A COMMON FAILURE THAT JUST ABOUT EVERY DISCOVERY 2 OWNER KNOWS IT BY ITS NICKNAME, THE THREE AMIGOS! CLEARLY A FAILURE IN THE ABS IS SERIOUS, ESPECIALLY IF IT RESULTS IN A VALVE LOCKING UP AND DISABLING THE BRAKES AS HAS POSSIBLY HAPPENED. THE OTHER TWO FUNCTIONS RELATE TO USE IN LOW TRACTION ENVIRONMENTS, SUCH AS SNOW, AND ARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AS WELL. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY DISCOVERY, INCLUDING TODAY (THE DATE I LISTED BELOW). *TR

NHTSA ID
10225719
Incident
Apr 25, 2008
Mileage
73,000 mi
Engine
Filed Nov 16, 2007

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN JULY IT HAS BEEN LOOKED AT AND REPAIRED 8 TIMES. TWICE TO THE DEALER, THE SECOND TIME THEY TOLD ME IT HAD A CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK AND WOULD COST 10,000 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE(THAT'S WHAT I PAID FOR THE CAR). THE FIRST TIME IT WAS THERE FOR AN INSPECTION THEY TOLD ME IN 2002 THEY REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND 2005 IT WAS THERE FOR OVERHEATING ISSUES. THE COOLANT FLUID WOULD NOT STAY IN AND KEPT LEAKING. IT CONSTANTLY OVERHEATED AND WHEN I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT, BEFORE I EVEN GOT HOME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT'S BEING HELD AT A REPAIR SHOP THAT THE DEALER TOOK IT TO BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY THEM TO FIX WHAT THEY SAY IS WRONG WITH IT AND I THOUGHT THE DEALER WAS GOING TO FIX IT. I MYSELF HAVE SPENT OVER 1,000 ON IT IN REPAIRS AND HAVE BEEN RIDING THE BUS FOR 3 WEEKS NOW. *TR

NHTSA ID
10209170
Incident
Jul 7, 2007

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SFCC-14SEP17

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call

SSM56457

ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. CAUSE: THE USE OF NON-APPROVED EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE THE ENGINES TO HYDRO-LOCK, OR CAUSE OTHER ENGINE DAMAGE, AND SOMETIMES THE ONLY POSSIBLE REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE ENGINE."

SSM68378

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS “NO FAULT FOUND”. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."

700704

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TROUBLESHOOTING ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)/HDC/TC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT

700205

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

SHUTTLE VALVE SWITCH RELATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM /TRACTION CONTROL /HILL DESCENT CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION TROUBLESHOOTING. ALL LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT

600205

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

REVISED FRONT SHOCK REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND TIMES-REPLACES THE PUBLISHED INFORMATION ON GTR SECTION 60.30.02. *SC

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Land Rover Discovery Ii by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2004222254.8
2003633051.0
2002344054.0
2001316061.7
2000Viewing4010057.1
1999367055.7
1998000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.