2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II
2 recalls, 23 complaints - 14 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.
Complaint Statistics
23 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
May 3, 2016
Incident date: May 2, 2016
VEHICLE IN MOTION TRAVELING AT APPROX 5-7 MPH. ZIP CODE 06615 WHEN 3 ABS SENSOR LIGHTS WENT ON 1. HILL DESCENT 2. ABS 3.TRACTION CONTROL. RECENT ABS SHUTTLE SWITCH REPLACED FOR SAME REPORTED SENSOR LIGHTS FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS NOT ON AN INCLINE AND AT AN INTERSECTION AND LIGHT. AFTER PASSING INTERSE... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Oct 15, 2013
Incident date: Oct 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE OIL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACT... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 20, 2013
Incident date: Mar 15, 2013
DISCOVERY LAND ROVER DEFECT IN THE OIL PUMP, IT EXPLODED, HEARD A LOUD BANG AND IT DAMAGED ENGINE, THE CAR IS NOW JUNK AND I AM NOT BUYING ANOTHER EXPENSIVE PART FOR THIS VEHICLE. THERE ARE FORUMS ALL OVER THE INTERNET OF THIS HAPPENING TO MANY PEOPLE. HAD TO CAREFULLY PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY AT ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 18, 2013
Incident date: Jan 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS PERFORATED DUE TO RUST. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED BY THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 23, 2012
Incident date: Feb 23, 2012
THIS VEHICLES HEADGASKET FAILED WHICH IS A COMMON PROBLEM WHICH WILL REQUIRE A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF THE ENGINE. A NON DEALER PRICE IS $8900.00 TO REPAIR THE ENGINE. THIS HAPPENS FROM WHAT I AM TOLD AT 90K MILES PLUS. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 25, 2012
Incident date: Jan 23, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS MODULATOR VALVE COVER AND BOLTS WERE REPLACED TWICE AND HAD RECENTLY FAILED A THIRD TIME. THE CONTACT'S MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V005000 (SERVICE BRA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 3, 2011
Incident date: Mar 29, 2011
ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 63,000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING LOCALLY NEAR MY HOME WHEN A POPPING SOUND CAME FROM THE ENGINE. IT RESULTED IN THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF AT APPROX 30MPH. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF LED TO A LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN THE TRUCK. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO G... Read more
STEERING
Dec 1, 2010
Incident date: Dec 15, 2008
(1)INITIAL NEW POWER STEERING RACK/BOX LEAKED AND REPLACED WITH REFURBISHED STEERING BOX ON 12/15/2008, AUTO MILEAGE AT 26,916. THE NEW STEERING BOX WHICH CAME WITH THE NEW VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED SO SOON AS WELL AS AT SUCH A LOW MILEAGE. (2)THE REFURBISHED STEERING BOX FAILED, LEAKED AND REP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 19, 2010
Incident date: Feb 4, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD EXHIBIT AN UNUSUAL TICKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SIX TIMES WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AND VARIOUS REPAIRS WERE DONE BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TICKING NOISE WAS T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 20, 2010
Incident date: May 16, 2010
OIL PUMP FAILED ON 2004 LANDROVER DISCOVERY AT 66,000 MILES. SECOND OIL PUMP FAILED AT 86,000. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 4, 2010
Incident date: Dec 17, 2008
FAILURE OF ANTILOCK SERVICE BRAKES. DEFECT FIRST IDENTIFIED IN MARCH 2005, WHEN HDC,ABS,TC AND RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE TAKEN TO LAND ROVER OF WOOD BRIDGE WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED A LOOSE CONNECTOR. THESE LIGHTS CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS, BUT WENT OUT ON THEIR OWN USUALL... Read more
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Mar 5, 2010
Incident date: Feb 26, 2010
FAILURE OF ABS SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING. 3-4 TIMES PER WEEK WHILE CITY DRIVING THE ABS/HILL DESCENT/TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES COME ON. THE SYSTEM TYPICALLY RESETS AFTER STOPPING AND RE-STARTING THE VEHICLE (SOMETIMES REQUIRES NEUTRAL START TO RESET). THIS IS SIMILAR TO A FAILURE I HA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 5, 2010
Incident date: Feb 26, 2010
FAILURE OF ABS SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING. 3-4 TIMES PER WEEK WHILE CITY DRIVING THE ABS/HILL DESCENT/TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES COME ON. THE SYSTEM TYPICALLY RESETS AFTER STOPPING AND RE-STARTING THE VEHICLE (SOMETIMES REQUIRES NEUTRAL START TO RESET). THIS IS SIMILAR TO A FAILURE I HA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 26, 2010
Incident date: Feb 19, 2010
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY, [XXX] OIL PUMP FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE AT 59,000 MILES. LAND ROVER DEALER QUOTES PRICE OF ENGINE REPLACEMENT AT $12,850. REQUESTED ASSISTANCE FROM BOTH LAND ROVER NORTH ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 6, 2008
Incident date: Dec 2, 2008
JUST GOT OFF MAJOR HIGHWAY AND CAR STARTED TO VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY AND MAKE A KNOCKING SOUND AND JUST STOPPED IF A LOUD NOSE THAT SOUNDED LIKE THE ENGINE FELL OUT. CARS BEHIND ME SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING ME AND TWO PEOPLE STOPPED TO PUSHED MY CAR OUT OF HARMS WAY. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED AND ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 1, 2008
Incident date: Aug 27, 2008
2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II WITH 44K MILES, UNDER WARRANTY, AND RECENTLY SERVICED AT DEALERSHIP, SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE, WHILE UNOCCUPIED, AND TURNED OFF, TO THE POINT OF COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF ENGINE & FRONT END, DID NOT DESTROY INTERIOR. EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT OTHERS WERE NOT HURT, OR NOT DRIV... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 15, 2008
Incident date: Aug 15, 2008
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2004 LANDROVER DISCOVERY WITH APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE RECENTLY HAD INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE ABS MODULATOR ON MY VEHICLE. THE ABS MODULATOR CONTROLS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, THE HILL DESCENT CONTROL AND THE TRACTION CONTROL. WHEN THE ABS MODULATOR FAILS, ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 27, 2008
WAS STOPPED W/ BRAKE APPLIED, ACCELERATOR PEDAL ACCELERATED WITHOUT APPLYING FOOT CAUSING VEHICLE TO RACE OUT OF CONTROL AT A HIGH SPEED CRASHING INTO PROPERTY AND OTHER VEHICLES. THERE WAS NO BRAKE PRESSURE WHEN I PUMPED THE BRAKES TO GET IT TO STOP. *TR
Crash
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Sep 29, 2005
Incident date: Sep 29, 2005
I HAD THE TAILGATE OF MY LAND ROVER DISCOVERY OPEN AS I PUT IN MY CAR SEATS. THE TAILGATE WAS OPEN ALL OF THE WAY AND IN THE LOCKED POSITION. MY DAUGHTER STOOD AT THE TAILGATE LOOKING INTO THE REAR OF THE CAR. A COMBINATION OF ME MOVING IN THE CAR AND THE WIND, THE DOOR BEGAN TO CLOSE. THE DOOR ... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES
May 10, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
IN LESS THAN 11,000 MILES AND LESS THAN 7 MONTHS, MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED 5 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM (IN ADDITION TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE). SEE BELOW FOR DETAILED ACCOUNT OF SERVICE VISITS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. MILESDATEINVOICEDEALERSHIPCOMPLAINTSERVICE 368... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Feb 6, 2005
Incident date: Feb 6, 2005
PURCHASED A 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2 SE WITH 6 MILES ON IT. 2 DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT A NEIGHBOR NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES LIGHTS STAYED ON CONSTANTLY SO THAT ANYONE BEHIND ME IN TRAFFIC COULD NOT TELL IF I WAS STOPPING. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR SAFETY FOR MY 10 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER SINCE MY OTHER 2 CA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 18, 2004
Incident date: May 17, 2004
MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I AM WRITING TO YOU IN REGARDS TO THE SERVICE OF A VEHICLE DONE RECENTLY AT THE LAND ROVER IN ENCINO, CA. ON APPROXIMATELY MAY 17, 2004 MY VEHICLE WAS DROPPED OFF IN ORDER FOR THE TRANSMISSION BOX TO BE REPLACED. NEARLY A WEEK LATER I WAS TOLD THAT THE NEEDED PART WAS BACK ORDER... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 19, 2004
Incident date: Jan 23, 2004
MY BRAND NEW 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SE7 HAS LESS THAN A THOUSAND MILES BUT HAS ALREADY PAID 3 VISITS TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THAT 4 WARNING LIGHTS KEEP TURNING ON AND STAYING ON WHEN THE CAR IS IN OPERATION. THESE 4 WARNING LIGHTS ARE: BRAKES, ABS,... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II
14 manufacturer communications from 12 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 |
| 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 |
| 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
SFCC-14SEP17
Sep 14, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
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
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
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."
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."
PA-12GA-02-C
Feb 15, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LAND ROVER: VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM SPECIFICATION FOR REAR PROPSHAFT COUPLING, MUST NOT BE USED FOR REPAIR DUE TO BEING OUT OF SPECIFICATION. *PE
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
160
Mar 23, 2005
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
SERVICE ACTION-REAR SEAT RELEASE MECHANISM REPAIR. SEAT RELEASE MECHANISM JAMS. *SC
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
820404
Dec 20, 2004
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
INCORRECT A/C REFRIGERANT LABEL. LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT
700604
Oct 28, 2004
050000 PARKING BRAKE
HANDBRAKE VIBRATION NOISE. *TT
140
Dec 19, 2003
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SERVICE ACTION FUEL CAP/FILLER NECK SEALING. *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