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2000 Land Rover Discovery II Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II, most often about the brakes (40% of complaints, typically around 62,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Discovery II model year since 2000 and has 9 recalls.
Most common 2000 Land Rover Discovery II problems
Brakes
16 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock, foundation components, power assist.
2000 Land Rover Discovery II. 1st I had the service engine soon light on and after spending almost $600.00 to extinguish the light, I drove the vehicle for (4) days, now all the lights are on. I checked on a Land Rover forum and they said the ABS / tc lights are an ongoing problem with this vehicle and there should be…
Land Rover disco 2 2000 ABS light comes on, and the ABS becomes inoperative. I did speak with a mechanic in my province and they have a lot of problem with this part they changed many of them charging the clients. There is a website specialized on Land Rover and many many many have the same problem. Yes it is a…
Transmission
7 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission, clutch assembly.
While driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the front drive shaft on my 2000 Land Rover Discovery II failed causing immediate loss of propulsion. The vehicle is currently waiting to be repaired as a new front drive shaft, including universals and flanges, needs to be installed.
I own a 2000 Land Rover discovery. Currently, it has 67,000 miles on it and I purchased it at 60,000 miles. Shortly after my 60,000 mile check at the dealer, the drive shaft and u joints had to be replaced. Without warning, I lost power and had to pull to the side of the road. I am not in warranty, but my local…
Engine
6 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: engine.
I have a 2000 Land Rover discovery, which I love and despite that my vehicle has been in the shop many times, (almost every few months) I still love my truck, so I bought my husband one also, he has a 2001 Land Rover, but just recently I had to have my vehicle towed to the dealership. And I was told my engine sized…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Land Rover Discovery II. While driving less than 50 MPH, the vehicle began making grinding noises during acceleration. While attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle made a loud noise and drove as if something dropped in the vehicle. She managed to pull off the road and turned off the…
Electrical
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: wiring.
Various warning lights activated including ABS light, indicating failure of the systems on my 2000 Land Rover Discovery II. Privately retained mechanic identified the ecu as the problem and also located a recall notice regarding this problem. Local Land Rover dealership stated that the recall was not valid and that…
The "spiral cassette" on my 2000 Land Rover discovery has failed three times (about every 30,000 miles or two years). When this happens, the SRS light comes on and I have been told that my airbag SRS is not functional. I have had it replaced and not "tested" the air bag. It has now failed again. This seems to be a…
Speed control
3 complaints · 8%Cruise control activates without driver input. Explanation: cruise control is set (to speed 1) and used then the brakes applied which deactivates cruise control. Car is then accelerated (to speed 2) after stop. Occasionally, cruise control takes over (resumes without customer activation) and sets itself back to speed…
The contact owns a 2000 Land Rover Discovery II. While the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH the brake pedal was engaged; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate. Immediately the gear was shifted into neutral while force was applied to the brake and then the emergency brake was engaged. The vehicle came to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Land Rover Discovery II recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: The fluid from the pump joint can ignite, resulting in an under hood fire.
Fix: 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 notification is expected to begin during may 2004. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, the active cornering enhancement (ace) pump banjo bolt looses torque and allows fluid to leak past the joint.
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: This can produce an unexpected increase in stopping distance, with the potential for total loss of service braking function, which could result in a crash.
Fix: 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 1-800-637-6837.
Full defect summary
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." the anti-lock braking system (ABS) modulator valve cover retaining bolts can crack due to stresses transmitted by the flexing valve covers.
Speed control: vehicle speed control
Risk: Breakage of the cable strands can result in the throttle being stuck in the open position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact land rover at 1-301-731-9040.
Full defect summary
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 cable strands.
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: This can lead to an increase in braking distance that is unanticipated by the driver.
Fix: 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 within a reasonable time should contact land rover at 1-301-731-9040.
Full defect summary
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 inappropriate ABS activation.
Equipment: winch
Risk: This can lead to the solenoid experiencing excessive heat, which could potentially lead to a fire.
Fix: 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 august 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact land rover at 1-301-731-9040.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine
Risk: This will result in a loss of hydraulic fluid. A low fluid level can subsequently result in system pump failure which will throw off the auxiliary drive belt, resulting in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering assist, water pump, alternator, and air conditioning). In extreme circumstances, there is a possibility that the hydraulic fluid could ignite, resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace pump to the ace valve block could fracture at its union with the pump.
Stability control: automatic (asc)
Risk: This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
Fix: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.
Stability control: automatic (asc)
Risk: This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
Fix: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.
Engine
Risk: This will result in a loss of hydraulic fluid. A low fluid level can subsequently result in system pump failure which will throw off the auxiliary drive belt, resulting in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering assist, water pump, alternator, and air conditioning). In extreme circumstances, there is a possibility that the hydraulic fluid could ignite, resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace pump to the ace valve block could fracture at its union with the pump.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (16 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles); transmission (7 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); engine (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II have?
- 9 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 6, 2004 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Land Rover Discovery II?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Discovery II model year since 2000, with 40 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.