2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II
10 recalls, 56 complaints - 17 TSBs
12E010000 Mar 15, 2012
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
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.
04V005000 Jan 6, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
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 STRES... Read more
Consequence
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.
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.
04V006000 Jan 6, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT LOOSES TORQUE AND ALLOWS FLUID TO LEAK PAST THE JOINT.
Consequence
THE FLUID FROM THE PUMP JOINT CAN IGNITE, RESULTING IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
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.
02V028000 Jan 23, 2002
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE COULD HAVE BECOME KINKED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, RESULTING IN CHAFFING OF THE CABLE. CONTINUED CHAFFING CAN LEAD TO BREAKAGE OF THE INTERIOR CABLE STRANDS.
Consequence
BREAKAGE OF THE CABLE STRANDS CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE BEING STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DAMAGED CABLES WHERE NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 6, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-301-731-904... Read more
02V022000 Jan 22, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
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 ACTIVATION.
Consequence
THIS CAN LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE THAT IS UNANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ECU. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 6, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-301-731-9040.
01V229001 Jul 6, 2001
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WARN INDUSTRIES' WINCH KITS. A POWER INTERRUPT SOLENOID, POSSIBLY INCLUDED IN THE WINCH ASSEMBLY, CAN DEVELOP AN ELECTRICAL LEAK PATH TO GROUND.
Consequence
THIS CAN LEAD TO THE SOLENOID EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE HEAT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CALL OWNERS TO ARRANGE FOR AN INSPECTION TIME TO DETERMINE IF A DEFECTIVE POWER INTERRUPT SOLENOID WAS INSTALLED. IF IT WAS, THE SOLENOID WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE... Read more
00V423000 Dec 27, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE). THE HIGH-PRESSURE HYDRAULIC PIPE THAT RUNS FROM THE ACE PUMP TO THE ACE VALVE BLOCK COULD FRACTURE AT ITS UNION WITH THE PUMP.
Consequence
THIS WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. A LOW FLUID LEVEL CAN SUBSEQUENTLY RESULT IN SYSTEM PUMP FAILURE WHICH WILL THROW OFF THE AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS (POWER STEERING ASSIST, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AND AIR CONDITIONING). IN EXTREME CIRCUMS... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW HYDRAULIC TUBING.
00V142001 Oct 16, 2000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE LOADING CONDITIONS ON THE VEHICLE'S LEFT SIDE ENGINE IDLER PULLEY CAN EXCEED THE MAXIMUM CALCULATED FIGURE OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION. THE MATERIAL OF THE PULLEY CAN FRACTURE AND ULTIMATELY FAIL. FAILURE OF THE PULLEY MATERIAL CAN CAUS... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ENGINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS (POWER STEERING, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AIR CONDITIONING AND ACE).
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED IDLER PULLEY.
00V142000 May 17, 2000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE). THE LOADING CONDITIONS ON THE VEHICLE'S LEFT SIDE ENGINE IDLER PULLEY CAN EXCEED THE MAXIMUM CALCULATED FIGURE OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION. THE MATERIAL OF THE PULLEY CAN FRACTURE AND ULTIMATELY F... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ENGINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS (POWER STEERING, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AIR CONDITIONING AND ACE).
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED IDLER PULLEY.
00V036000 Feb 11, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE). THE HIGH-PRESSURE HYDRAULIC PIPE THAT RUNS FROM THE ACE PUMP TO THE ACE VALVE BLOCK COULD FRACTURE AT ITS UNION WITH THE PUMP.
Consequence
THIS WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. A LOW FLUID LEVEL CAN SUBSEQUENTLY RESULT IN SYSTEM PUMP FAILURE WHICH WILL THROW OFF THE AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS (POWER STEERING ASSIST, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AND AIR CONDITIONING). IN EXTREME CIRCUMS... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW HYDRAULIC TUBING.
Complaint Statistics
56 total complaints
12 crashes 4 fires 20 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 26, 2019
Incident date: Apr 8, 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.
ENGINE
Aug 10, 2016
Incident date: Aug 9, 2016
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 FA... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 31, 2011
Incident date: Oct 26, 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 ENGAG... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Nov 12, 2008
Incident date: 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 ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 12, 2008
Incident date: 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 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 31, 2008
Incident date: 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 WARRAN... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Jul 27, 2008
Incident date: Feb 18, 2007
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 ISS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 27, 2008
Incident date: Feb 18, 2007
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 ISS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Jul 27, 2008
Incident date: Feb 18, 2007
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 ISS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 25, 2008
Incident date: 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 TRACTI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 25, 2008
Incident date: 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 TRACTI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 16, 2007
Incident date: Jul 7, 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 R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Oct 15, 2007
Incident date: Aug 15, 2007
THE ABS, TC AND DHC LIGHTS ALL CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. *TR
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Oct 15, 2007
Incident date: Oct 13, 2007
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ON MY 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II FAILED CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF PROPULSION. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY WAITING TO BE REPAIRED AS A NEW FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, INCLUDING UNIVERSALS AND FLANGES, NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Jun 27, 2007
Incident date: Mar 15, 2007
ABS, HILL DECENT CONTROL (HDC) AND TRACTION CONTROL (TC) WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Feb 1, 2007
Incident date: Jan 26, 2007
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II (WITH 50,000 MILES) ON MD HIGHWAY 15 WITH MY THREE CHILDREN WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SLOW STOP. THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. SHE CALLED FOR A TOW AND WE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED AT A LOCAL MECH... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Feb 1, 2007
Incident date: Jan 26, 2007
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II (WITH 50,000 MILES) ON MD HIGHWAY 15 WITH MY THREE CHILDREN WHEN SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SLOW STOP. THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. SHE CALLED FOR A TOW AND WE HAD THE CAR DIAGNOSED AT A LOCAL MECH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 22, 2007
Incident date: Mar 4, 2006
I HAVE A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY, WHICH I LOVE AND DESPITE THAT MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MANY TIMES, (ALMOST EVERY FEW MONTHS) I STILL LOVE MY TRUCK, SO I BOUGHT MY HUSBAND ONE ALSO, HE HAS A 2001 LAND ROVER, BUT JUST RECENTLY I HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. AND I WAS TOL... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Dec 5, 2006
Incident date: Dec 4, 2006
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, MY SEAT HEATER IN MY LEATHER SEAT BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER RESULTING IN BURN DAMAGE TO MY CLOTHING AND MY SKIN ON MY LEFT LEG. *NM
Fire
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 23, 2006
Incident date: Sep 9, 2006
ABS, HILL DECENT CONTROL (HDC) AND TRACTION CONTROL (TC) WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. WEB SEARCH INDICATES THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH 1999 AND 2000 LAND ROVERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. LAND ROVER SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 23, 2006
Incident date: Sep 9, 2006
ABS, HILL DECENT CONTROL (HDC) AND TRACTION CONTROL (TC) WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY. WEB SEARCH INDICATES THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH 1999 AND 2000 LAND ROVERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. LAND ROVER SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2006
Incident date: Jan 18, 2006
FAULTY SLABS UNIT CAUSING MY ABS/TC/HDC LIGHTS TO COME ON. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 19, 2006
Incident date: Aug 10, 2006
THE "SPIRAL CASSETTE" ON MY 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY HAS FAILED THREE TIMES (ABOUT EVERY 30,000 MILES OR TWO YEARS). WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE SRS LIGHT COMES ON AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT MY AIRBAG SRS IS NOT FUNCTIONAL. I HAVE HAD IT REPLACED AND NOT "TESTED" THE AIR BAG. IT HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN. ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 19, 2006
Incident date: Aug 10, 2006
THE "SPIRAL CASSETTE" ON MY 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY HAS FAILED THREE TIMES (ABOUT EVERY 30,000 MILES OR TWO YEARS). WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE SRS LIGHT COMES ON AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT MY AIRBAG SRS IS NOT FUNCTIONAL. I HAVE HAD IT REPLACED AND NOT "TESTED" THE AIR BAG. IT HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 22, 2006
Incident date: Jan 21, 2006
2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. 1ST I HAD THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON AND AFTER SPENDING ALMOST $600.00 TO EXTINGUISH THE LIGHT, I DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR (4) DAYS, NOW ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON. I CHECKED ON A LAND ROVER FORUM AND THEY SAID THE ABS / TC LIGHTS ARE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 29, 2005
Incident date: May 6, 2005
LAND ROVER DISCO 2 2000 ABS LIGHT COMES ON, AND THE ABS BECOMES INOPERATIVE. I DID SPEAK WITH A MECHANIC IN MY PROVINCE AND THEY HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEM WITH THIS PART THEY CHANGED MANY OF THEM CHARGING THE CLIENTS. THERE IS A WEBSITE SPECIALIZED ON LAND ROVER AND MANY MANY MANY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Dec 29, 2005
Incident date: Nov 1, 2005
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS SYSTEM ON MY 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. FROM WHAT I'VE READ, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAS NOT BEEN COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY OR RECALL. THE REPAIR IS OVER $700 TO BE FIXED PROPERLY AT A DEALERSHIP. LAND ROVER SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT MORE, AND FIX TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 19, 2005
Incident date: Dec 9, 2005
ABS, TRACTION CONTROL & HILL DECENT CONTROL FUNCTIONS FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY. ABS FAILURE ON A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY IS SIGNIFICANT. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 29, 2005
Incident date: Nov 12, 2004
ABS TC HD LIGHTS ALL WENT ON AND THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 29, 2005
Incident date: Nov 25, 2005
NO NOTICABLE EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE... ABS / HDC / TRAC FAILURE ON A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. TRACTION CONTROL, ABS AND HILL DESCENT CONTROL DO NOT FUNCTION OR FUNCTION AT A DIMINISHED LEVEL. THREE LIGHTS REMAIN LIT ON THE DASH. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE TO RESOLVE THIS UNSAF... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Nov 28, 2005
Incident date: Nov 5, 2005
MY WIFE AND I TOOK OUR '00 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II TO ANZA BORREGO, CA FOR CAMPING. TO GET TO THE CAMPSITE WE HAD TO TAKE UNPAVED TRAILS OF CERTAIN DIFFICULTY RATING. MOST OF WHICH WERE RATED 4-5 WITH 10 BEING THE MOST DIFFICULT. ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE ABS/TC/HDC WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON PARTICULARLY ON... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
Jul 12, 2005
Incident date: Jul 1, 2005
ON 7/1/05 I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II ON THE LEFT LANE OF I-75 S, IN CLEAR WEATHER, ON DRY PAVEMENT, NEAR THE 68 MILE MARKER IN KENTUCKY(COPASSENGERS-MY WIFE & SON) ENROUTE TO TENNESSEE. AROUND 1.45 PM TRAFFIC AHEAD STARTED SLOWING DOWN. I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH, AND AP... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Jul 12, 2005
Incident date: Jul 1, 2005
ON 7/1/05 I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II ON THE LEFT LANE OF I-75 S, IN CLEAR WEATHER, ON DRY PAVEMENT, NEAR THE 68 MILE MARKER IN KENTUCKY(COPASSENGERS-MY WIFE & SON) ENROUTE TO TENNESSEE. AROUND 1.45 PM TRAFFIC AHEAD STARTED SLOWING DOWN. I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH, AND AP... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Jul 12, 2005
Incident date: Jul 1, 2005
ON 7/1/05 I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II ON THE LEFT LANE OF I-75 S, IN CLEAR WEATHER, ON DRY PAVEMENT, NEAR THE 68 MILE MARKER IN KENTUCKY(COPASSENGERS-MY WIFE & SON) ENROUTE TO TENNESSEE. AROUND 1.45 PM TRAFFIC AHEAD STARTED SLOWING DOWN. I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH, AND AP... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Jul 12, 2005
Incident date: Jul 1, 2005
ON 7/1/05 I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II ON THE LEFT LANE OF I-75 S, IN CLEAR WEATHER, ON DRY PAVEMENT, NEAR THE 68 MILE MARKER IN KENTUCKY(COPASSENGERS-MY WIFE & SON) ENROUTE TO TENNESSEE. AROUND 1.45 PM TRAFFIC AHEAD STARTED SLOWING DOWN. I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH, AND AP... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 6, 2005
Incident date: Jan 10, 2005
NO OFF-ROAD OR DEEP WATER DRIVING OCCURRED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. AT 49,550 MILES THE TRANSMISSION BECAME INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR. SUBSEQUENTLY FOUND WATER IN TRANSMISSION FLUID WHICH HAD DAMAGED TRANSMISSION PARTS REQUIRING COMPLETE NEW SYSTEM. AS THIS SYSTEM IS SUPPOSED... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 16, 2004
Incident date: Apr 14, 2004
VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ACTIVATED INCLUDING ABS LIGHT, INDICATING FAILURE OF THE SYSTEMS ON MY 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. PRIVATELY RETAINED MECHANIC IDENTIFIED THE ECU AS THE PROBLEM AND ALSO LOCATED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. LOCAL LAND ROVER DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS NO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 16, 2004
Incident date: Apr 14, 2004
VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ACTIVATED INCLUDING ABS LIGHT, INDICATING FAILURE OF THE SYSTEMS ON MY 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. PRIVATELY RETAINED MECHANIC IDENTIFIED THE ECU AS THE PROBLEM AND ALSO LOCATED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. LOCAL LAND ROVER DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS NO... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Mar 3, 2004
Incident date: Aug 20, 2003
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE ENGINE RACED AND THE CONSUMER HIT THE VEHICLE PARKED OPPOSITE OF HER. *PH THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED BECAUSE THE HEATER WAS NOT WORKING. *JB
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 3, 2004
Incident date: Aug 20, 2003
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE ENGINE RACED AND THE CONSUMER HIT THE VEHICLE PARKED OPPOSITE OF HER. *PH THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED BECAUSE THE HEATER WAS NOT WORKING. *JB
Crash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Feb 8, 2004
Incident date: Jan 10, 2004
DURING A COLD WINTER DAY IN JANUARY, I TURNED ON MY HEATED SEATS WHICH BURNED THROUGH THE SEATS LEATHER COVER AND BURNED ME CAUSING ME TO NEARLY LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. *AK
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 20, 2003
Incident date: Oct 18, 2003
CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATES WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT. EXPLANATION: CRUISE CONTROL IS SET (TO SPEED 1) AND USED THEN THE BRAKES APPLIED WHICH DEACTIVATES CRUISE CONTROL. CAR IS THEN ACCELERATED (TO SPEED 2) AFTER STOP. OCCASIONALLY, CRUISE CONTROL TAKES OVER (RESUMES WITHOUT CUSTOMER ACTIVATION) AND ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 29, 2003
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
VEHICLE STRUCK A CHEVROLET ASTRO HEAD ON TRAVELING AT APPROX. 35 MPH. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK. DRIVER SUFFERED HAND AND FOOT INJURIES. THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS THROWN FORWARD FRACTURING THE LEFT EYE ORBIT ON THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE MIDDL... Read more
Crash
4 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 29, 2003
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
VEHICLE STRUCK A CHEVROLET ASTRO HEAD ON TRAVELING AT APPROX. 35 MPH. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK. DRIVER SUFFERED HAND AND FOOT INJURIES. THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS THROWN FORWARD FRACTURING THE LEFT EYE ORBIT ON THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE MIDDL... Read more
Crash
4 injured
EQUIPMENT
Aug 28, 2002
Incident date: Jul 12, 2002
WITH VEHICLE IN PARK POSITION AND KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION, VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS CROSSING THE STREET AND HITTING A TREE. CONSUMER TRIED TO GAIN CONTROL, BUT WAS THROWN FROM VEHICLE WHEN IT HIT THE TREE. UPON INSPECTION AFTER THE INCIDENT, CONSUMER FOUND THAT WHEN SHE PULLED THE KEY FROM... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Aug 28, 2002
Incident date: Jul 12, 2002
WITH VEHICLE IN PARK POSITION AND KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION, VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS CROSSING THE STREET AND HITTING A TREE. CONSUMER TRIED TO GAIN CONTROL, BUT WAS THROWN FROM VEHICLE WHEN IT HIT THE TREE. UPON INSPECTION AFTER THE INCIDENT, CONSUMER FOUND THAT WHEN SHE PULLED THE KEY FROM... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 31, 2002
VEHICLES BRAKE PEDAL HAS BEGUN TO SINK. THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG AND THAT IT DOES NOT POSE A SAFETY PROBLEM. CONSUMER FEELS OTHERWISE. *JG
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 21, 2001
Incident date: Jul 27, 2001
WHILE CHANGING LANES ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE TRAVELED AWAY FROM THE PAVEMENT, ONTO THE RIGHT UNIMPROVED SHOULDER, AND COLLIDED WITH A LARGE TREE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BURST INTO FLA... Read more
Crash
Fire
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 21, 2001
Incident date: Jul 27, 2001
WHILE CHANGING LANES ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE TRAVELED AWAY FROM THE PAVEMENT, ONTO THE RIGHT UNIMPROVED SHOULDER, AND COLLIDED WITH A LARGE TREE. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BURST INTO FLA... Read more
Crash
Fire
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 16, 2001
Incident date: May 26, 2001
THIS VEHICLE HAS CAUSED US A LOT OF INCONVENIENCE. THE RECENT ACCIDENTS (WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF EACH OTHER) HAVE ALSO CAUSED US TO LOSE CONFIDENCE IN THE VEHICLE, LET ALONG THE FINANCIAL LOSSES. WE ARE AFRAID OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE SERIOUSN... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II
17 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
SFCC-14SEP17
Sep 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
SSM56457
Oct 28, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"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 EQUIPMEN
SSM56457
Oct 28, 2014
073000 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 EQUIPMEN
SSM68378
Sep 23, 2013
353400 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."
SSM68378
Sep 23, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
"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
Mar 17, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)/HDC/TC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT
700205
Mar 17, 2006
036400 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
Mar 16, 2005
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
REVISED FRONT SHOCK REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND TIMES-REPLACES THE PUBLISHED INFORMATION ON GTR SECTION 60.30.02. *SC
570305
Mar 16, 2005
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
REVISED PROCEDURE AND TIME FOR STEERING BOX INSTALLATION. *SC
700604
Oct 28, 2004
050000 PARKING BRAKE
HANDBRAKE VIBRATION NOISE. *TT
SRE0006
Feb 7, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN D216.
SRE0006
Dec 8, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN D216. CONCERNS WITH THE LOADING CONDITIONS PRESENT ON THE LEFT SIDE ENGINE IDLER PULLEY CAN EXCEED THE MAXIMUM CALCULATED FIGURE OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION. THE MATERIAL OF THE
SRE0009
Dec 8, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CONDENSATION FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING AND WATER FROM DEEP WADING CAN FLOW OVER THE TRANSMISSION AND COLLECT ON THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE. IT CAN THEN MIGRATE UP THE TRANSMISSION TUBE. OVER TIME THES
300200NAS
Apr 21, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE SYMPTONS AND POSSIBLE MIL ILLUMINATION. *MJS
H202
Apr 14, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGE XA213405 TO YA250696 MAY EXPERIENCE OVERHEATING WHEN SITTING AT IDLE OR TRAVELING IN VERY SLOW TRAFFIC FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD (45 MINUTES) EVEN IN MODERATE TEMPERATURES. *TT
SRE0001
Feb 25, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH-PRESSURE HYDRAULIC PIPE THAT RUNS FROM THE ACE (ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT) PUMP TO THE ACE VALVE BLOCK MAY FRACTURE AT ITS UNION WITH THE PUMP. THIS WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. DEPENDING ON
860999NAS
Nov 12, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING RESISTOR INSTALLATION NEEDED FOR DRL ACTIVATION. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE05034
Opened: Jun 16, 2005 , Closed: Oct 14, 2005
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
ON JUNE 16, 2005, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STOP LAMP (BRAKE) SWITCH FAILURES IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II VEHICLES.ODI SENT A LETTER TO THE MANUFACTURER ON JUNE 24, 2005 REQUESTING INFORMATION A... Read more
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II across all model years (1999, 2004).
32
Total Recalls
281
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
52
Reported Crashes
17
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths