2001 Land rover Discovery ii problems
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Common 2001 Land rover Discovery ii problems
Based on the information from the sources provided, here are the common problems with the Land Rover Discovery Series II 2001 as reported by owners:
- Oil Pump Failure: Rover V8 engines in the Discovery II are prone to oil pump failures, leading to low oil pressure, especially at idle. If left unaddressed, this can result in engine damage, potentially requiring a complete rebuild. It's crucial to replace the oil pump promptly to prevent extensive engine wear.
- Suspension Issues: The Discovery II commonly experiences problems with its air suspension system, particularly with air springs wearing out and leaking air. This can strain the compressor, leading to potential failure. Additionally, broken road springs are a known issue, often affecting the left-hand side spring. Addressing these issues promptly is essential to maintain proper handling and performance.
- Injector and Fuel System Problems: Fuel system issues, such as poor starting, performance issues, and noisy pumps, can arise in the Discovery II. These problems may be caused by injector washers leaking or cracks in the in-head fuel rail. Proper diagnosis and replacement of faulty components are necessary to ensure optimal engine performance.
- Camshaft and Bearing Wear: Over time, older Rover V8 engines in the Discovery II can experience camshaft and bearing wear, leading to power loss and performance issues. If camshafts are worn down, replacement and potentially upgrading to higher-performance camshafts may be required. Addressing these wear issues promptly can prevent further engine damage and maintain engine efficiency.
These common problems highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any issues that arise with the Land Rover Discovery Series II 2001 to ensure its longevity and optimal performance.
What is the most common problem with the Discovery 2?
The usual problem is that the air springs wear out (look for perishing rubber on the crease in the bag) and leak air. If they continue to leak air this can put the compressor under strain which can then fail.
What is the air suspension problem on the Land Rover Discovery 2?
Common Air Suspension Problems in Disco 2
One common problem with Disco 2's air suspension is air leaks. These leaks can occur in the air bags, causing the vehicle to sag or lose its ride height. Air leaks require immediate attention as they can lead to further damage to the suspension system.
Are older Land Rover Discovery reliable?
For example, the Discovery Series I vehicles, which were produced from 1989 to 1998, are considered to be the least reliable generation in aggregate. If possible, ask the seller of a used Land Rover Discovery whether they encountered any of these faults in their time driving it.
Is Land Rover Discovery high maintenance?
A Land Rover Discovery will cost about $16,485 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This is more than the industry average for luxury SUV models by $771. There is also a 49.63% chance that a Discovery will require a major repair during that time.
2001 Land rover Discovery ii car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Land rover Discovery ii problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Land rover Discovery ii vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2001 Land rover Discovery ii
The NHTSA has received 31 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Land rover Discovery ii. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2001 Land rover Discovery ii vehicles.
2014-06-03
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-02
- VIN: SALTW15431A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVE SHAFT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. THERE WAS A LOSS OF DRIVE AND WE COULD NOT USE THE TRANSMISSION PARK FUNCTION TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. INSTEAD WE HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *TR
2013-03-21
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-09-20
- VIN: SALTJ12431A
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V028000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
2012-08-22
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-15
- VIN: SALTY15461A
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COOLING FAILED CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO FAIL. THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT LOST TORQUE AND ALLOWED FLUID TO LEAK PAST THE JOINT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V006000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO VERIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
2012-01-27
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-26
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SALTW15471A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN A PARKING LOT, MY WIFE APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED OUR 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. THE HARDER SHE PUSHED, THE MORE IT ACCELERATED. FORTUNATELY, SHE HIT A CONCRETE ENCASED LIGHT STANDARD BEFORE HITTING ANYONE OR ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE WAS NOT HURT, ALTHOUGH VERY TRAUMATIZED, BUT THE VEHICLE HIT SO HARD, IT CRUMPLED THE WHOLE FRONT END, EFFECTIVELY TOTALING THE VEHICLE. I WAS DISMAYED TO SEE THE NUMBER OF LAND ROVER SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCIDENTS WHEN I GOOGLED IT. IT CERTAINLY APPEARS THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVED THRU ANY RECALL EFFORTS BY LAND ROVER. I INTEND TO PURSUE LEGAL RECOURSE. *TR
2012-01-26
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-31
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SALTW12411A
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POSSIBLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE CAR WASH. AS THE VEHICLE WAS EXITING THE AUTOMATIC CAR WASH TUNNEL, A YOUNG MAN ENTERED THE VEHICLE, STARTED THE ENGINE AND ACCORDING TO HIM, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER CUSTOMER'S VEHICLE. THE MANAGER AT THE CAR WASH INFORMED THE CONSUMER A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED REGARDING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED LAND ROVER, HE WAS INFORMED NO RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETIN HAD BEEN ISSUED WITH RESPECT TO HIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. *JB
2010-08-02
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-24
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SALTW12471A
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. WHILE DRIVING AT 50-55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CEMENT BARRIER. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP BUT PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE ACROSS TWO LANES AND CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS SPUN RAPIDLY AND STOPPED WHILE FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THREE PASSENGERS WERE INJURED AND SUSTAINED WRIST, ANKLE, NECK, HEAD AND BACK INJURIES AS WELL AS WHIPLASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF HER VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
2009-10-21
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-17
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SALTY12431A
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I PULLED CAR INTO A PARKING PLACE, TURNED OFF THE CAR, REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT REALIZING THE CAR WAS IN "DRIVE." WHEN I RETURNED, THE CAR HAD ROLLED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I SPOKE WITH THE LR DEALERSHIP WHO CONFIRMED THIS WAS NOT POSSIBLE AND WAS ACCUSED OF LEAVING THE CAR IN "NEUTRAL." I TESTED THIS THEORY TO FIND THAT I COULD REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION IN ANY GEAR. THE LR REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED THAT A PLASTIC PART IN THE STEERING COLUMN OCCASIONALLY BREAKS PERMITTING THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFTER IN GEARS OTHER THAN "PARK." I WAS ADVISED TO MAKE SURE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE UNTIL I SELL THE CAR. *TR
2009-10-12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-07
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: COOLANT LEAK WHICH HAS FAILING THE ENGINE. *TR
2008-11-10
SUSPENSION,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-26
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- Fire: 1
- Components: SUSPENSION,TIRES
- Summary: POSSIBLE AXLE DEFECT ON A 2001 LAND ROVER SE7. *TR
2008-07-09
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-23
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SALTY15411A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WE WERE IN ROUTE TO MY NIECES GRADUATION ON ROUTE 76 WHICH IS A 55 MPH ROAD. WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AT ABOUT 45 MPH CAME APART FROM THE TRANSMISSION SIDE AND CAUSED THE FRONT TIRES TO LOCK UP SENDING MYSELF ,MY WIFE AND MY NEPHEW CAREENING OFF THE ROAD. WE WERE VERY LUCKY, NARROWLY MISSING A POLE. THE TRUCK ITSELF WAS NOT DAMAGED BY THE ACCIDENT BECAUSE WE STAYED ON BASICALLY GRASS, BUT IT SCARED US ALL. HOWEVER THE TRUCK WAS DAMAGED BY THE DRIVE SHAFT SEVERELY, AS IT TORE UP EVERYTHING IN ITS PATH. THE SPEEDO CABLE, EXHAUST, AND IT PUNCHED A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION DESTROYING IT. I HAVE THE OLD DRIVE SHAFT(WHAT'S LEFT OF IT) AND ALREADY PURCHASED A NEW ONE NOT REALIZING AT THAT POINT THAT THE TRANNY WAS DESTROYED UNTIL I REPLACED IT AND TOOK A CLOSER LOOK. THIS TRUCK WAS PURCHASED NEW BY MY MOTHER IN LAW AND WAS PASSED DOWN TO US ON OUR WEDDING DAY. I DO KNOW A FEW THINGS ABOUT CARS AND THIS IS ONE OF THEM, THIS HAS TO BE SOME KIND OF DESIGN FLAW. DRIVE SHAFTS IN MY EXPERIENCE DO NOT JUST BLOW APART WITH NO WARNING AND WITH NO SAFETY STRAP EITHER. WE ALL MADE IT OUT OF THIS OK, BUT I WOULD SO SADDENED IF THEIR WERE INJURIES TO MY FAMILY DUE TO A 250 DOLLAR POORLY DESIGNED PART. *TR
2007-12-17
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-06
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SALTY154X1A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II ON A PARKING LOT AND WAS ABOUT TO PARK, AS I TURNED THE WHEEL TO GET TO THE PARKING SPACE I APPLIED THE BRAKE, WHICH BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T SLOW DOWN, I CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PARKING SPACE. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT I HAD , WHAT IS KNOW IN LAND ROVER FORUM AS THE 3 AMIGO LIGHTS, WHICH ARE THE T/C, H/D AND ABS LIGHT THAT ARE ON AT THE SAME TIME. THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED, AGAIN THE PEDAL WAS HARD AS A ROCK AND COULDN'T BE PUSHED DOWN. *TR
2007-12-17
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-18
- VIN: SALTY15471A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS/ TC/ HILL DESCENT LIGHT ELUMINATION, (3 AMIGO LIGHTS), WOULD INDICATE THERE IS AN ABS FAILURE, WHEN TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER SEEMS TO BE COMMON OCCURANCE WITH VEHILCE AND CAN RANGE FROM ABS MODULATOR FAILURE TO A SENSOR. HOWEVER IN MY CASE IT WAS A SENSOR, OR A PART (HARNESS OVERLAY) THAT NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. WHILE THE LIGHTS ARE ELLUMINATED, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE HILL DECENT FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE DO NOT FUNCTION, WHICH WHEN IN MY OPINION THE TRACTION CONTROL COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE WAY THE ABS COULD FUNCITON OR TRACTION ON SLICK SURFACES. HAVE NOT HAD THE ITEM REPAIRED AS OF TODAY'S DATE. DEALER WILL NOT WARRANTY THE REPAIR IF AFTER MARKET BRAKE PADS ARE USED AND INSTALLED RECENTLY. *TR
2007-12-12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-11
- VIN: SALTW15481A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WE PURCHASED A 01 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY IN AUGUST OF 2004 FROM LAND ROVER OF AUSTIN, TX. THE VEHICLE WAS APPRAISED BY USAA AND PURCHASED WITH THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A CLEAN HISTORY REPORT. ON 12/11/07, WE WENT TO CARMAX AND HAD THE CAR APPRAISED AS A TRADE-IN AND THE VEHICLE WAS APPRAISED FOR $1,700. THIS WAS BECAUSE BEFORE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT WAS DECLARED A LEMON IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THEN IT WAS SHIPPED TO TEXAS AND SOLD HERE AS A CLEAN VEHICLE. THE LEMON STATUS WAS NOT DISCLOSED TO US OR USAA AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. NOW WE OWE $14,000 MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH. WE ARE HAVING TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST LAND ROVER FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES DUE TO NON-DISCLOSURE AND MISINFORMATION. *TR
2007-11-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-22
- VIN: SALTY1549YA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, WHICH INDICATED THAT THEY WERE NOT ENGAGED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HILL DESCENT PCS LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED, MAKING THE ABS IN THE VEHICLE USELESS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE IS 58,000. UPDATED 06/23/08 *BF
2007-08-04
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-28
- VIN: SALTY15451A
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD TWICE WITHIN THE LAST FOUR YEARS BECAUSE OF A CRACK WHICH DEVELOPS FROM THE POINT WHERE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR ATTACHES TO THE WINDOW. A 12 TO 15 INCH VERTICAL CRACK HAS DEVELOPED EITHER DURING OR AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WASHED. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY BEEN USED FOR COMMUTING PURPOSES, NOT OFF ROADING. *JB
2007-01-17
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-12
- VIN: SALTY12481A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY INTO HIS DRIVEWAY THE HILL DESCENT CONTROL, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON. HE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER ON 01/16/07 AND THEY STATED THE ABS MODULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD AN ODOMETER READING OF 140000 MILES AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. *JB
2006-10-24
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-19
- VIN: SALTW124X1A
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE THE WIPERS WERE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO EVEN INSPECT THE MOTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE WIPER MOTOR HOUSING WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THERE WERE NO IMMEDIATE REPAIRS MADE, HOWEVER THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS ORDERED.
2006-08-31
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-25
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SALTY124X1A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THREE TIMES THE VEHICLE ROLLED OFF ON ITS OWN WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE LAST INCIDENT THE VEHICLE KNOCKED THE CONTACT OVER AND HIT TWO VEHICLES. ALL INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON FLAT GROUND. THE LAST TIME THIS OCCURRED INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE TWO VEHICLES. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 00V377000, REGARDING THE POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
2006-06-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-01
- VIN: SALTW12441A
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: LAND ROVER 2001 DISCOVERY II... I HAVE ILLUMINATION OF HILL DESCENT CONTROL, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL DASH WARNING LIGHTS... CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTIONING SENSOR OR MODULATOR...DEALERS DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT IT IS. WEB SEARCH SHOWS THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, WITH A VERY COSTLY EXPENSE TO REPAIR AND DEALERS ARE REPLACING MODULATORS AT A $2000 PLUS COST AND THE PROBLEM DOESN'T GO AWAY! I HAVE LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES STILL WORK...DON'T KNOW ABOUT HILL DESCENT CONTROL. NO CONSEQUENCES YET, NO REPAIRS YET...HOPE THERE WILL BE A RECALL...CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND IT'S NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. *JB
2006-03-03
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-02
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE HAD 47,000 MILES. ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING A LITTLE ROUGH. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER SERVICE CENTER. UPON EXAMINATION OF ENGINE, TECHNICIAN NOTED THAT TWO SPARK PLUG WIRES HAD "ARCHED AGAINST THE VALVE BLOCK. THE WIRES AND PLUGS WERE DAMAGED BY THE ARCHING AGAINST THE VALVE BLOCK AND THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED. DESIGNED LOCATION PLACEMENT AND QUALITY OF SPARK PLUG WIRES SHOULD NOT BE SUCH THAT ARCHING AGAINST THE VALVE BLOCK MAY OCCUR. THIS IS AN UNSAFE DESIGN AND / OR MECHANICAL / STRUCTURAL DEFECT AND IT SHOULD BE REMEDIED POST HASTE. *JB
2005-12-30
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-01
- VIN: SALTL12441A
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 2001 LAND ROVER SERIES II DISCOVERY LEAKED FLUID WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. *TS THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 04V-006 DUE TO VIN. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT WHICH BECAME LOOSE AND ALLOWED FLUID TO LEAK. THE CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE ENTIRE ENGINE REPLACED. . *NM
2005-10-17
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-06
- VIN: SALTY12481A
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: MY DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE REMOTE KEY LEAVING EXITS UNAVAILABLE FOR ENTRY BY EMERGENCY WORKERS IN CASE OF A ROLLOVER OR ACCIDENT. THE LEFT PASSENGER & REAR DOORS STOPPED WORKING 11/6/03. THEY FINALLY REPAIRED THE PASSENGER DOOR 2/28/04; THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE REAR DOOR. THE REAR DOOR HAS OPENED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THEN. 2/24/04 NOW THE RIGHT FRONT & PASSENGER DOORS DON'T OPEN; THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE IT AND THEY HAVEN'T WORKED SINCE. *NM
2005-10-08
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-12
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE PEDAL LOW WHEN PUSHED FOR FIRST TIME. PEDAL WILL PUMP UP TO WHERE I WOULD CONSIDER IT A GOOD BRAKE PEDAL. PEDAL WILL ALSO CREEP DOWN WITH PRESSURE BEING HELD, HOWEVER BRAKE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT. TOOK TO DEALER TWICE FOR THIS COMPLAINT AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL NO FAILURES YET, BUT WAITING!*JB
2005-03-28
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-16
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SALTL12471A
- Components: AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: OWNER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND BEGAN ACCELERATING. VEHICLE WENT ACROSS A DITCH, AND LANDED UP SIDE DOWN. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. ALSO, UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2002 CONCERNING AND ACCELERATOR PROBLEM. THE RECALL WAS FOR HIS MODEL AND YEAR VEHICLE AND BELIEVES IT'S POSSIBLY RELATED THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION HE EXPERIENCED. *BF *NM
2004-09-24
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-15
- VIN: SALTY12481A
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON MY 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II MY GAS PEDAL WOULD GET STUCK, ESPECIALLY WHEN FIRST TURNING THE CAR ON. SOMETIMES I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL AND AND I'D HAVE TO PRESS DOUBLY HARD TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE, OF COURSE RESULTING IN A BIGGER FORWARD SURGE THAN I EXPECTED WHICH IS DANGEROUS. SOMETIMES I WOULD JUST TAP ON THE GAS PEDAL AND IT WOULD SURGE FORWARD ON ITS OWN. THIS REMINDED ME VERY MUCH OF THE MAJOR RECALL A DOZEN OR SO YEARS AGO OF THE AUDI CARS THAT HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM. WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, I HAD TO PAY $89.00 TO FIX IT. THEY SAID THAT YES THEY KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM--THE THROTTLE GETS DIRT IN IT AND BACKED UP AND CLOGGED SO THEY HAVE TO CLEAN IT OUT. IN FACT, THE SERVICE PERSON SAID, IT IS SO COMMON A PROBLEM THAT HE THEN PICKED UP A THROTTLE ON THE TABLE, AND SAID THEY KEEP THIS THROTTLE HERE ON DISPLAY IN THE SHOWROOM TO SHOW CUSTOMERS HOW IT GETS STUCK. ALTHOUGH I FIXED THIS PROBLEM ON MARCH 15, 2004, THIS INCIDENT ALWAYS BOTHERED ME. I FEEL THAT THE MANUFACTURER KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM WHICH CAN BE QUITE DANGEROUS AND THAT THE PROBLEM IS ACTUALLY FREQUENT ENOUGH THAT THEY HAVE A MODEL ON DISPLAY TO WARRANT IT A RECALL.*AK
2001 Land rover Discovery ii recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2001 Land rover Discovery ii.
2012-03-15
- Manufacturer: JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Summary: 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.
- 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.
2004-01-06
- Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
2004-01-06
- Manufacturer: LAND ROVER
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: 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.
- 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.
2002-01-23
- Manufacturer: LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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 1-301-731-9040.
2002-01-22
- Manufacturer: LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: 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.
2001-07-06
- Manufacturer: LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- Summary: 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 AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-301-731-9040.
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