2001 Land Rover Discovery

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2001 Land Rover Discovery
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:34:18.366Z

Only 13 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 13 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	15
1995	49
1996	65
1997	35
1998	33
1999	17
2000	30
2001	13
2002	17
2003	48
2004	29
2006	2
2016	5
2017	54
2018	37
2019	38
2020	18
2021	10
2022	9
2023	7
2024	7
2025	0
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

4 of 13 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing stabilizer bar and macpherson strut.

CRASH INJURY

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WHILE PARKING FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL GAVE WAY AND FOLDED UNDER VEHICLE. *MR THE CONSUMERS SON RECEIVED A BRUISE FROM THE SEAT BELT. THE CONSUMERS MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BALL JOINT HAD GIVEN AWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030604

THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL HAD GIVEN AWAY AND FOLDED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THE UPPER BALL JOINT HAD FAILED AND THE CONSUMER MUST HAVE HIT AN OBJECT. MR SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030403

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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TRUCK ABS, DOWNHILL DESCENT, TRACTION CONTROL CAME ON WHEN BRAKE APPLIED. ALL THREE LIGHTS ARE ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130106

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.

STRUCTURE

1 of 13 total reports mentions: structure.

INJURY

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WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO BY PASS AND OBJECT IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER, THE DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030312

POWER TRAIN

1 of 13 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010104 — power train

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 VARIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.

Campaign 00V377000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Land Rover Discovery — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 00V377000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2000 ● 1998 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ◆ 2017 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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