The 2000 Land Rover Discovery has 1 safety recall and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (8 complaints).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints30filed by owners
Crashes · fires7 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths4 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission
NHTSA recall 00V377000 · Nov 16, 2000 · 59,445 vehicles
Problem: 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 VARIOUS FAILURE MODES OF THE TRANSMISSION. ONE OF THESE FAILURE MODELS RESULTS IN INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION THAT COULD ALLOW A VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF PARKED WITHOUT THE HANDBRAKE PROPERLY SET.
Risk: UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
Discovery Series II
13mpg combined
City / highway
12 / 16 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
4 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $6,300/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Master cylinder
Engine and engine cooling Engine; Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
5
1
0
1
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Vehicle speed control Accelerator pedal
3
1
0
0
—
Steering Hydraulic power assist system
2
1
0
3
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Electrical system Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
2
0
0
0
—
Tires Tread/belt
2
0
0
0
—
Air bags Frontal
2
1
0
1
—
Structure Frame and members
1
0
0
0
—
Seats Front assembly › Power adjust
1
0
1
0
—
Unknown or other
1
0
0
0
—
Equipment Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
1
0
0
0
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Nov 2, 2016 · 102,000 milesService brakes BRAKE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, BRAKE WARNING ILLUMINATED AFTER PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED AND DOWNSHIFT TO SLOW AND STOP. REPAIR SHOP STATED "BRAKE PIPES ATTACHED TO FRAME HAD RUSTED EXCESSIVELY ALONG WITH FRAME, A VERY COMMON ISSUE". WHILE SEARCHING INTERNET I EASILY FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS INVOLVING RUSTED BRAKE LINES/PIPES AND LAND ROVER (LR) DISCOVERY FRAMES. UPON FURTHER SEARCH I NOTED TOYOTA TACOMA FRAME RUST ISSUES RESULTED IN A SAFETY RECALL. MY LR TECH SAID THE FRAME DEGRADATION DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE DISCOVERY MODEL IS A SAFETY CONCERN! I'M A CERTIFIED OSHA AVIATION SAFETY INSPECTOR AND AM QUITE CONCERNED…
Jul 11, 2013Seat belts DRIVER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY INSIDE DOOR PANEL FAILED. DOES NOT RETRACT OR PULL OUT FOR USE - RENDERING IT USELESS AND UNSAFE. *TR
May 31, 2013 · 148,000 milesVehicle speed control CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATION CABLE FAILED, THUS MOTOR WAS STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE. *TR
Nov 13, 2009 · 101,000 milesService brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10MPH WHEN THE ABS ,TRACTION AND HILL LIGHT CAME ON HE FELT SLIPPAGE ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WHENEVER HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE NEEDED A NEW RIGHT HAND WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND AN ECU ON THE VEHICLE. RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V022000 COMPONENT: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $1,200.00. FOR ONE WEEK THE DEALER HAS BEEN REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 101,000.
May 13, 2009 · 90,000 milesVehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH UP AN ON RAMP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR. AS A RESULT, THE SPEED INCREASED TO 120 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES. SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL UNRELATED ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND REMAIN LIT UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AGAIN. LAND ROVER COMMENDED THE CONTACT FOR DEALING WITH THE SITUATION, BUT HAVE NOT OFFERED TO ASSIST. LAND ROVER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONSIDER ASSISTING ACCORDING TO THE LEMON LAW, BUT HAVE NOT GOTTEN…
Aug 26, 2008 · 87,000 milesEquipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VOLUME ON THE RADIO INCREASED VERY LOUDLY ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY TO TRY AND DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIND THE NEAREST DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT ONE WAS 150 MILES AWAY. THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 87,000.
Jul 7, 2007 · 39,000 miles · crashPower train TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE HAND BRAKE WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED INTO GEAR AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER, BUT THEY ARE UNSURE AS TO WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 39,000.
May 1, 2006 · 60,000 milesElectrical system TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL, HILL DESCENT CONTROL, AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR SENSOR ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED NEW BRAKE PADS AND THEY MADE THE REPAIR. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AS OF JULY 2, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 70,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.