2001 Land Rover Discovery II
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 63 |
| 2004 | 22 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
16% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASH13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20050301
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130321
10% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.
Show complaint excerpts
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL CONSUMER IS ACTUALLY DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT SAME TIME. CONSUMER FEELS THAT BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE WHICH IS CAUSING PEDAL MISAPPLICATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20010620
6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
CONSUMER WANTED TO BACK VEHICLE UP 3-4 FEET, WHEN HE APPLIED BRAKES, THERE WAS A RATTLING SOUND FROM ABS SYSTEM AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. BRAKES HAD FAILED THE SAME WAY TWICE BEFORE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20020620
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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 AUGU
Campaign 01V229001 — check if this car was fixed
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 CAB
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 AN
Campaign 02V028000 — check if this car was fixed
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 IN
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 WITHI
Campaign 02V022000 — check if this car was fixed
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT LOOSES TORQUE AND ALLOWS FLUID TO LEAK PAST THE JOINT.
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 NOTIFIC
Campaign 04V006000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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 1-800-63
Campaign 04V005000 — check if this car was fixed
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 FO
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 AMERI
Campaign 12E010000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2001 Land Rover Discovery II — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 01V229001 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 02V028000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 02V022000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 04V006000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 04V005000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 12E010000 (power train) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II?
The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:abs warning light, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.