2000 Land rover Discovery problems
The Land Rover Discovery is a series of seven-seater family SUVs, produced under the Land Rover marque, from the British manufacturer Land Rover, and later Jaguar Land Rover. The series is currently in its fifth iteration (or generation, according to the manufacturer), the first of which was introduced in 1989, making the Discovery the first new model series since the launch of the 1970 Range Rover – on which it was based – and only the third new product line since the conception of the Land Rover (vehicle and brand) by Rover in 1948. The model is sometimes called influential, as one of the first to market a true off-road capable family car.
Although the Range Rover had originally been designed as an everyday four wheel drive car that could be used as both a utility vehicle and a family car, it had progressively moved upmarket through its life to evolve into a luxury vehicle sold at a much higher price point. The Discovery was intended to fulfill the role the Range Rover originally was intended for; a segment which was now dominated by Japanese rivals such as the Nissan Patrol, Mitsubishi Pajero and Toyota Land Cruiser. Although positioned below the Range Rover in the company's line-up, the vehicle was both longer and higher, offered more room in the back, and optionally also more seats. Space utilization became more sophisticated in later iterations, but the series keeps offering seats for seven occupants. Despite originally being sold as an affordable alternative to the Range Rover, the Discovery has also progressively moved upmarket through its successive generations to become a bonafide luxury SUV.
The second Discovery (1998) was called the Series II, and though featuring an extended rear body, was otherwise an updated facelift, which carried on the 100 in (2,540 mm) wheelbase frame and rigid, live front and rear axles of the original Range Rover into 2004.
The third iteration – succeeding the series I and II in 2004 - was either titled the Discovery 3 or simply LR3 (in North America and the Middle East). This was the first all-original design for the Discovery. Although it followed the 2002 third generation Range Rover, also switching to fully independent suspension, it still received a separate, but integrated body and frame (IBF) structure. The fourth iteration, as of 2009 – like the series II, was again mainly an update of the new generation – marketed as the Discovery 4, or Land Rover LR4 for North American and Middle Eastern markets.
The fifth iteration of the Discovery, introduced in 2017, no longer sports a numeric suffix. Unlike the previous two generations, it now benefits from a unitized body structure, making it lighter than its predecessor.
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Common 2000 Land rover Discovery problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Land Rover Discovery 2000, several common problems have been identified:
- Oil Pump Failure:
- Rover V8 engines are prone to oil pump failures, leading to symptoms like low oil pressure, especially at idle. Prompt replacement is crucial to prevent engine damage. In some cases, a casting problem in 2003 Discoveries caused low oil pressure, but this issue is mostly resolved in current models. If wear is detected on the front housing, it may need replacement, which can be challenging to find and costly.
- Camshaft Issues:
- Older Rover V8 engines can experience camshaft problems, including worn camshaft lobes affecting engine power. Replacement and higher-performance camshafts are options, but the labor-intensive process involves removing various components. In severe cases, cam bearings may need replacement, leading to a complete engine rebuild.
- Suspension, Transmission, and Electrics:
- While the engines in the Land Rover Discovery 2000 are generally reliable, common complaints revolve around issues with the suspension, transmission, and electrics. These components are responsible for over 60% of all claims, with the car scoring poorly in mechanical reliability and exterior build quality. The model has been subject to numerous recalls, covering areas like airbags, brakes, engine, and transmission, highlighting the need for thorough inspection before purchase.
These problems highlight the importance of thorough maintenance and inspection when considering the purchase of a Land Rover Discovery 2000, especially focusing on the engine components, suspension, transmission, and electrics to ensure a reliable ownership experience.
What are the main problems with Land Rover Discovery?
What are the most common problems with a used Land Rover Discovery 4x4?
- Reason for recall: Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) feature will not be available.
- Reason for recall: The fuel return hose may leak. ...
- Reason for recall: Vehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions.
What is the life expectancy of a 2000 Land Rover Discovery?
What is Land Rover Discovery lifespan? The estimated lifespan of a Land Rover Discovery is 296,000mi, before reaching the life expectancy upper limit. Fuel type is a major factor when looking into a vehicles lifespan/life expectancy.
Is the Land Rover Discovery reliable?
The Discovery is notorious for being one of the least reliable models in Land Rover's lineup. As such, we can't recommend a model that is almost three decades old, even with good mileage and price. CarComplaints.com have listed 68 complaints and four recalls for the 1995 Discovery.
Are old Land Rovers reliable?
Very early Land Rovers, made during the 1960's through the 1980's, were pretty simple and reliable machines. They were rugged and were capable off-road vehicles on-par with many Jeeps and Toyota FJ40 Land Cruisers.
2000 Land rover Discovery car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Land rover Discovery problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Land rover Discovery vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Land rover Discovery
The NHTSA has received 30 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Land rover Discovery. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Land rover Discovery vehicles.
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-02
- VIN: SALTY1246YA
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: BRAKE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, BRAKE WARNING ILLUMINATED AFTER PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED AND DOWNSHIFT TO SLOW AND STOP. REPAIR SHOP STATED "BRAKE PIPES ATTACHED TO FRAME HAD RUSTED EXCESSIVELY ALONG WITH FRAME, A VERY COMMON ISSUE". WHILE SEARCHING INTERNET I EASILY FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS INVOLVING RUSTED BRAKE LINES/PIPES AND LAND ROVER (LR) DISCOVERY FRAMES. UPON FURTHER SEARCH I NOTED TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUST ISSUES RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL. MY LR TECH SAID THE FRAME DEGRADATION DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE DISCOVERY MODEL IS A SAFETY CONCERN! I'M A CERTIFIED OSHA AVIATION SAFETY INSPECTOR AND AM QUITE CONCERNED OVER THE PUBLIC SAFETY WITH THIS KNOWN EXCESSIVE CORROSION PROBLEM WITH LR DISCOVERY BRAKE LINES(PIPES) AND FRAMES. *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-11
- VIN: SALTL1242YA
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY INSIDE DOOR PANEL FAILED. DOES NOT RETRACT OR PULL OUT FOR USE - RENDERING IT USELESS AND UNSAFE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-31
- VIN: SALTY154XYA
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATION CABLE FAILED, THUS MOTOR WAS STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-13
- VIN: SALTY124XYA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10MPH WHEN THE ABS ,TRACTION AND HILL LIGHT CAME ON HE FELT SLIPPAGE ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WHENEVER HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE NEEDED A NEW RIGHT HAND WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND AN ECU ON THE VEHICLE. RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V022000 COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $1,200.00. FOR ONE WEEK THE DEALER HAS BEEN REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 101,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-13
- VIN: SALTY1548YA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH UP AN ON RAMP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT, THE SPEED INCREASED TO 120 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL UNRELATED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND REMAIN LIT UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AGAIN. LAND ROVER COMMENDED THE CONTACT FOR DEALING WITH THE SITUATION, BUT HAVE NOT OFFERED TO ASSIST. LAND ROVER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONSIDER ASSISTING ACCORDING TO THE LEMON LAW, BUT HAVE NOT GOTTEN BACK TO THE CONTACT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MISSING PART, PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE, AND GAVE THE CONTACT A LIST OF DEFECTS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 90,000.
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-26
- VIN: SALTL1540YA
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VOLUME ON THE RADIO INCREASED VERY LOUDLY ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY TO TRY AND DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIND THE NEAREST DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT ONE WAS 150 MILES AWAY. THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 87,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-07
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SALTY1544YA
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE HAND BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED INTO GEAR AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER, BUT THEY ARE UNSURE AS TO WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 39,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL, HILL DESCENT CONTROL, AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR SENSOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS AND THEY MADE THE REPAIR. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AS OF JULY 2, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 70,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-28
- VIN: SALTY1245YA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED; THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP AND OWNER'S MANUAL STATED UNLESS THE LIGHT FLASHED, IT WAS NOT A PROBLEM. THEN WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD NOISE. THERE WAS ALSO STEAM COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE HEAD GASKET HAD FRACTURED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-12
- VIN: SALTY1541YA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE ABS BRAKES FAILED 4 TIMES WITHIN 60,000 MILES. THE DASHBOARD COMPLETELY ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS GRINDING IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. OVER THE YEARS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE BRAKE PROBLEM 40 TIMES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SALTY1547YA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. TEMPERATURE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO OVERHEATING. A SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT HAD A LARGE BOX DISCHARGED FROM THE TRUCK ONTO THE GROUND. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FLIP OVER SEVERAL TIMES. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY HELICOPTER TO THE HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR ABS MODULATOR PRESSURE REDUCTION VALVE COVERS (AFFECTED VEHICLES: 1999-2005 DISCOVERY SERIES II). *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-15
- VIN: SALPV1647YA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS READING HIGH. CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-25
- VIN: SALPV1647YA
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL ABOUT FIVE FEET BEFORE STOPPING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-24
- VIN: SALPV1647YA
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM IS STILL RECURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-30
- VIN: SALTY1240YA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE HEAD GASKET FAILED, AND CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER'S DECLINED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THERE WAS A PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF THESE VEHICLE'S WITH THIS PROBLEM. *SCC *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-10
- VIN: SALTY1544YA
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE DEALER REQUESTED PAYMENT FOR RECALL PARTS. *JB....NO MENTION IN SUMMARY OF FAILURE PART OR COMPONENT. *AK
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-27
- Fire: 1
- VIN: SALTY1548YA
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE IGNITION SET IN THE FULL "OFF" POSITION. MY WIFE AND I WERE IN THE VEHICLE PREPARING TO DEPART. THE CONTROL CONSOLE BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS BEGAN TO EMIT SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. WITHIN 30 SECONDS, THE CONSOLE CAUGHT FIRE AND EMITTED A NOXIOUS CLOUD OF SMOKE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. MY WIFE AND I EVACUATED THE VEHICLE, AND I OBTAINED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM A NEARBY BUSINESS AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. I SUSPECTED THAT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE FIRE, AND I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. THE ENTIRE INCIDENT OCCURED WHILE THE ENGINE WAS OFF AND THE IGNITION SET IN THE FULL "OFF" POSITION. I BELIEVE THAT THE ELECTRICAL FIRE IN MY VEHICLE WAS CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND/OR DESIGN DEFECT. GIVEN THE SPEED AND THE LOCATION OF THE FIRE THAT IT CAUSED, THE MANUFACTURING AND/OR DESIGN DEFECT IN THIS VEHICLE PRESENTS A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS HARM TO DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. IN THE INTERESTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY, THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND REDRESSED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-01
- VIN: SALTY1546YA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: REAR MAIN SEALS ARE LEAKING OIL. NLM
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-01
- VIN: SALTY1240YA
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: OEM GODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES STARTED DEMONSTRATING UNEVEN CUPPING THAT CAUSED NOISE AND HANDELING ISSUES. AFTER BRINGING THE ISSUE TO MY DEALER'S ATTENTION AT MY FIRST OIL CHANGE (7,500 MILES) THEY INFORMED ME THAT MANY ROVERS WITH THE SAME TIRES HAD DEMONSTRATED THE SAME ISSUES DURING THE PAST FEW MONTHS. THEY EXPLAINED TO ME THAT GOODYEAR AND ROVER WERE RESERACHING THE PROBLEM AND TO HANG TIGHT UNTIL A SOLUTION AND RECALL WERE ANNOUNCED. THE TIRES CONTINUED TO DEGRADE WITH THE HANDELING AND NOISE FACTORS BECOMING WORSE AND WORSE OVER THE NEXT YEAR. AT THE 15K OIL CHANGE I ASKED THE DEALER TO ROTATE THE TIRES HOPING THAT THE ISSUE WAS ONLY RELATED TO THE FRONT END. WIHTIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS THE NEW FRONT TIRES (WHICH WERE ORIGINALLY BACK TIRES) STARTED SHOWING THE SAME INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGE CUPPING. THE PREVIOUS FRONT TIRES ON THE BACK END CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. I BEGAN WORKING CLOSELY WITH MY DEALER TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE AND EVEN MET WITH THE REGIONAL ROVER SERICE MANAGER WHO ACKNOWLEDGED THE ISSUE WAS PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AND LIMITED TO WRANGLER TIRES ON ROVERS. SINCE MY ROVER HAD BEEN ALIGNED ON TWO SEPERATE JIGS THE DEALER SERVICE MANAGER ASSURED ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS UP TO SPEC. THE REGIONAL REP AND LATER THE LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA OFFICE REFUSED TO HELP ME NEGOTIATE WITH GOODYEAR TO OBTAIN MY MONEY BACK. THE PARTY LINE AT LAND ROVER WAS 'IT'S NOT A PROBLEM WITH OUR VEHICLE BUT INSTEAD AN ISSUE WITH THEIR TIRES. WE CAN'T GET INVOLVED WITH THIS DISPUTE SINCE WE DO NOT WARRANTY THE OEM TIRES'. AFTER MUCH FRUSTRATION I CONTACTED GOODYEAR AND MANAGED TO GET IN TOUCH WITH A VP OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. THE GOODYEAR VP FINALLY ADMITTED THAT A REPLACEMENT WRANGLER SPECIFIC TIRE WAS BEING RELEASED IN THE FUTURE AND HE PAID ME FULL RETAIL VALUE FOR MY GOODYEARS SINCE I DOCUMENTED THAT THE ISSUE BEGAN BEFORE 20% TREADLIFE HAD EXPIRED. I PURCHASED NEW MICHELIN CROSS COUNTRY'S (XPC REPLACEMENT TIRES) AND AT 4,000 MILES I DON'T SEE OR FEEL ANY TREAD LIFE ISSUES.*AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-01
- VIN: SALTY1246YA
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRAME TO BODY MOUNT IS CRACKED. *AK
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-25
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SALTY124XYA
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 2000 DISCOVERY II PURCHASED OFF THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR FROM MAIN LINE LAND ROVER IN HAVERFORD PA IN APRIL 00. JUNE 25, 2000 I WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH ON THE NJ TURNPIKE WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL , SHOOTING OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDEWAYS WITHOUT STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE TURNED 180 DEGREES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WAS STOPPED BY THE STEEL GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS, AT THAT POINT, FACING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT BY THE BODY SHOP AND THE DEALER (BOTH IN CHERRY HILL, NJ) FOR NEARLY 4 MONTHS. THE BODY SHOP COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. THE DEALER EVENTUALLY REPLACED THE STEERING BOX. AT THE NEXT SERVICING, MAIN LINE LAND ROVER REPLACED THE RECALLED PULLEY AND BELTS. I AHVE ALSO HAD CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO DRAG. I HAVE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE TRANSMISSION. THEY CONTINUALLY CLAIM THE VEHICLE IS OK.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-07
- VIN: SALTY1544YA
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE BRAKES IN THIS VEHICLE DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THEY REQUIRE EXCESSIVE PEDAL DEPRESSION BEFORE BRAKES ENGAGE AND BRAKE ACTION IS FINE IF BRAKE PEDAL IS PUMPED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, DESPITE HAVING REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND OTHER ATTEMPTED REPAIRS. I BELIEVE THIS IS A HAZARD, AS STOPPING DISTANCE IS PROLONGED BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I'VE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND SOMEONE LOCALLY WHO CAN TEST THE BRAKING DISTANCE, BUT WOULD APPRECIATE ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU HAVE ABOUT HAVING THIS DONE.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Fire: 1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH ON A SIDE STREET, AND TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON DASBOARD. SO HE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. PASSENGER NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. CONSUMER DOESN'T KNOW WERE THE FIRE STARTED, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-01
- VIN: FALTY12451A
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HORN GOES OFF SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING AND FOR NO REASON AT ALL. IT'S BEEN IN SHOP 3 TIMES. PROBLEM COULD BE DUPLICATED AT DEALER. DEALER HAS TAKEN FUSE OUT. BUT WHEN NEEDED HORN IT WASN'T THERE, THUS BECOMING A RISK TO CONSUMER AND OTHERS. *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-08
- VIN: 4UZ6XFBA7YC
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE RIGHT REAR INSIDE DUAL TIRE BLEWOUT, SIDEWALL HAD QUARTER SIZE HOLE LOCATED 1' ABOVE TREAD, DEALER SAID BLOWOUT OCCURED DUE TO ROAD HAZARD, CONSUMER SAID THE TIRE FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS (MICHELIN 235/80R22.5/14XRV). NLM
2000 Land rover Discovery recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2000 Land rover Discovery.
- Manufacturer: LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL CAN LEAD TO VARIOUS FAILURE MODES OF THE TRANSMISSION. ONE OF THESE FAILURE MODELS RESULTS IN INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION THAT COULD ALLOW A VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF PARKED WITHOUT THE HANDBRAKE PROPERLY SET.
- Consequence: UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.
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