CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Land Rover Discovery II has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 3 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16 reports).
2000 Land Rover Discovery II recalls
Most common 2000 Land Rover Discovery II problems
Problem areas named in the 40 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
What owners report
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.
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.
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 T
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 I
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
2000 Land Rover Discovery II questions
Does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Engine And Engine Cooling; Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Equipment:Mechanical:Winch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II?
Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16), Power Train (8), Engine And Engine Cooling (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Land Rover Discovery II has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.