MYRModel Year Report

2002 Land Rover Discovery II

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2002 Land Rover Discovery II
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:41:03.261Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Land Rover Discovery II Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 40 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 2004: 22 complaints 2004
2002: 34 complaints
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YearComplaints
199936
200040
200131
200234
200363
200422

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 44%

44% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASH FIRE
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WHILE TURNING THE TC WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER HIT A CURB, CAUSING A MINOR VEHICLE COLLISION. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040811

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveshaft and driveline.

CRASH FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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VEHICLE LOST THE BRAKE FLUID. NO BRAKES. ALL LINES AND CHASSIS RUSTED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20150129

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rack and pinion and pump.

FIRE
TIRES 3%

3% of complaints: tires — 1 distinct report on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20020306 — vehicle speed control

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

R 20040602 — engine and engine cooling

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

R 20040602 — service brakes, hydraulic

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

R 20120504 — power train

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

2002 Land Rover Discovery II — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V028000 (vehicle speed control) 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Land Rover Discovery II?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Land Rover Discovery II have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.