2001 Land Rover Discovery
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.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 13 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 55 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 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.
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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, 2003-06-04
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-03
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, 2013-01-06
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.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-12
Power train
1 of 13 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2001-01-04Power train00V377000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Land Rover Discovery — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V377000 · Power train
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.