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2001 Land Rover Discovery II Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II, most often about the brakes (26% of complaints, typically around 79,000 miles). It is 4th of 5 Discovery II model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2001 Land Rover Discovery II problems
Brakes
8 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
While attempting to park in a parking lot, my wife applied the brakes, which caused our 2001 Land Rover Discovery II to suddenly accelerate. The harder she pushed, the more it accelerated. Fortunately, she hit a concrete encased light standard before hitting anyone or another vehicle. She was not hurt, although very…
We purchased a 01 Land Rover discovery in august of 2004 from Land Rover of austin, tx. The vehicle was appraised by usaa and purchased with the assumption that the vehicle had a clean history report. On 12/11/07, we went to carmax and had the car appraised as a trade-in and the vehicle was appraised for $1,700. This…
Speed control
6 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
On my 2001 Land Rover Discovery II my gas pedal would get stuck, especially when first turning the car on. Sometimes I would press on the gas pedal and and I'd have to press doubly hard to get the car to move, of course resulting in a bigger forward surge than I expected which is dangerous. Sometimes I would just tap…
Owner was driving at approximately 5 MPH and vehicle surged forward and began accelerating. Vehicle went across a ditch, and landed up side down. Vehicle was totaled. There were no injuries. Also, upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Consumer stated that there was a recall in 2002 concerning and accelerator…
Transmission
5 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
I pulled car into a parking place, turned off the car, removed the key from the ignition without realizing the car was in "drive." when I returned, the car had rolled across the parking lot hitting another vehicle. I spoke with the lr dealership who confirmed this was not possible and was accused of leaving the car in…
: the contact stated three times the vehicle rolled off on its own while in the park position. The last incident the vehicle knocked the contact over and hit two vehicles. All incidents happened on flat ground. The last time this occurred injuries were sustained. There was damage to the two vehicles. The contact's…
Engine
5 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: engine.
Vehicle was service for oil change in a.m. Drove about 90 miles, vehicle overheated and had to be towed. Red fluid leaking. Called dealership and they said it could be the tranmission fluid. Simliar thing happened about 3 months ago on the way back from boston (2.5 hours away). Temperature gage shot up within 30…
Vehicle had 47,000 miles. Engine began running a little rough. Brought vehicle to dealer service center. Upon examination of engine, technician noted that two spark plug wires had "arched against the valve block. The wires and plugs were damaged by the arching against the valve block and they had to be replaced.…
Electrical
4 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, instrument cluster/panel.
Situation: wife and 3-year-old daughter were locked in the car - unable to get out. Police and locksmith called - both, unable to unlock car. Police had to break window so they could get out. This happened on high temperature day in a public area. Wife parked car at grocery store and proceeded to get out. She…
Vehicle had 47,000 miles. Engine began running a little rough. Brought vehicle to dealer service center. Upon examination of engine, technician noted that two spark plug wires had "arched against the valve block. The wires and plugs were damaged by the arching against the valve block and they had to be replaced.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 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.
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 2001 Land Rover Discovery II
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (8 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); speed control (6 complaints); transmission (5 complaints, typically around 47,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II have?
- 5 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 2001 a bad year for the Land Rover Discovery II?
- It is 4th of 5 Discovery II model years by number of complaints, with 31 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.