2002 Land Rover Discovery
Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 17 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 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
6 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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Fire originated right rear secion engine around heater hoses-one hearter hose leaked or ruptured allowing engine coolant to drip down onto hot exhaust manifold igniting the coolant cause…
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-05-25
While driving the vehicle, the driver noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The consumer proceeded to drive the vehicle home where it caught fire. The consumer was able to put out the fire coming from the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-12
Power train
4 of 17 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft and driveline.
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Catastrophic injuries sustained!!!! Loss of life almost occurred! I was driving my Land Rover on a highway at 60 MPH when suddenly the vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-27
Also filed under Service brakes
Vehicle speed control
2 of 17 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Visibility
2 of 17 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and sun/moon roof assembly.
Suspension
1 of 17 total reports mentions: suspension.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 Land Rover Discovery — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2002 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 2002 Land Rover Discovery?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Land Rover Discovery have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.