2002 Land Rover Discovery problems, complaints & recalls

2017-09-27 · Unknown Or Other · 132,000 mi · 💥 crash

“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. the brake drum fell apart while the vehicle was in motion and parts from the brake drum pierced the under carriage of the vehicle and came in through the driver seat i wa…”

2017-04-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 180,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery ii. while driving approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard without warning. the vehicle accelerated to approximately 60 mph. the contact shut off the vehicle and coasted to the shoulder. the contact exited the vehicle, looked underneath, and noticed the accelerator cabl…”

2016-06-28 · Steering:rack And Pinion:pinion Shaft · 70,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery. while driving 65 mph, the rear of the vehicle vibrated violently without warning. the failure recurred each time the speed was above 65 mph. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front shaft was replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of …”

2012-12-04 · Suspension · 25,600 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection when the mechanic stated that the frame and the suspension of the vehicle were rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the vehicle was a safety hazard and would not …”

2012-01-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 160,700 mi

“oil leak on engine, oil pan leak, water pump leak, no power on engine it lost the power from over heating, mechanic wants to replace engine i was quoted 3700 dollars. how can i know if this engine was a defect. *tr…”

2011-11-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 85,101 mi

“of all the personal vehicles i've ever owned, i've never had one that causes me to drive like i was on "pins & needles". i was driving at highway speed when out of the blue the engine head gaskets let go, without warning. the engine shut down and i lost power steering and power brakes. after investigating with dealer inquiries and independent sh…”

2011-07-27 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 147,081 mi · 🔥 fire

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery. while driving 70 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly overheated without warning and she noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. the dealer advised the contact to call the warranty company. no repairs were performed. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current and failure …”

2010-03-03 · Vehicle Speed Control

“unintended acceleration. three times now our landrover discovery (2002) has accelerated without intent. once pulling into our driveway nearly crashing into a person, another time from a dead stop and i had to swerve not to hit a house, and now a third time while my husband was driving slowly down a street -- all of a sudden our car accelerated an…”

2008-12-17 · Power Train:driveline · 55,000 mi

“i was traveling at approximately 45 mph when my 2002 land rover discovery made a very loud grinding noise and stopped my car. i had vehicle towed and after inspection was told the drive shaft needs to be replaced. i have 55k miles and the repairs are over $1,000.00. also i just had a mechanical inspection a few months ago and was told everythin…”

2006-10-03 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft · 62,000 mi

“driveshaft failed and had to be replaced at 60,000 miles. fortunately, i was aware of the problem and did not proceed to drive the vehicle. this is a continuous problem that landrover continues to deny. *nm…”