2002 Land Rover Discovery Ii problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (8) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (3) · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2012-03-15 · campaign 12E010000 · 180 vehicles
Defect: JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. (LAND ROVER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLINGS, LAND ROVER BRANDED PART NUMBER TVF100010, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2011 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2011, SOLD FOR USE AS SERVICE PARTS FOR CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995-1999 DISCOVERY, 1999-2004 DISCOVERY II, AND 1995 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC VEHICLES. SOME OF THE REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO THE REQUIRED ENGINEERING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXHIBIT THE ONSET OF JOINT SEPARATION, PR
Risk: IF THIS INCREASED VIBRATION WARNING SIGN IS IGNORED, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE DRIVE COUPLING CAN OCCUR. THE DRIVESHAFT MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION RESULTING IN LOSS OF DRIVE AND LOSS OF TRANSMISSION PARK FUNCTIONALITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND/OR INJURY.
Fix: LAND ROVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA AT 1-201-818-8500.
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-09-14 · SFCC-14SEP17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
presentation from dealer shop foreman conference call
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System 2014-10-28 · SSM56457 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"issue: reports have been received of engine damage occurring, which is caused by the use of non-approved engine induction / fuel injection cleaning equipment or materials. this includes, but is not limited to, ""vacu-flush"" type equipment. cause: the use of non-approved equipment can cause the e
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2013-09-23 · SSM68378 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"issue: this ssm has been released to address the high number of speaker assemblies returned, many of which are deemed as no fault found. cause: incorrect diagnosis."
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light 2006-03-17 · 700205 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
shuttle valve switch related anti-lock braking system /traction control /hill descent control warning lamp illumination troubleshooting. all land rover discovery series ii. *tt
Electrical System 2006-03-17 · 700704 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
troubleshooting anti-lock braking system (abs)/hdc/tc warning lamp illumination. land rover discovery series ii. *tt
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2005-03-16 · 570305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revised procedure and time for steering box installation. *sc
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-01-29 · Service Brakes · 150,000 mi“vehicle lost the brake fluid. no brakes. all lines and chassis rusted. *tr…”
2012-02-06 · Power Train · 99,168 mi“while driving on the highway at 55 mph, the driveshaft came apart without warning and i was almost got in an accident which i was able to avoid. i contacted the dealership in alexandria, va about the problem and i was told that it was most common in land rover and range rover. it should be recalled because it would cause severe accidents if there…”
2011-11-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 80,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery ii. the contact stated that he smelled a strong odor of anti freeze while the vehicle was parked. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that a head gasket was blown due to a coolant leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure…”
2010-11-26 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 112,000 mi“land rover discovery ii well maintained at 112 miles presented slight coolant and oil leakage. overheated twice. coolant leak worsened resulting in visual inspection by owner. severe coolant leak evident from right side rear head gasket and either left side front head gasket or front cover. oil leak isolated to left side valve cover. engine undergo…”
2010-10-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 87,000 mi“while driving our land rover it started to overheat. i pulled of to the side of the road while smoke came from under the hood. i had it towed to a repair shop since it would not start after allowing it to cool. the repair shop indicated that the aluminum cams had melted and that they alone could not be repaired. they stated an engine replacement wo…”
2010-08-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 110,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery ii. approximately one year ago, the contact began to notice that after driving one mile, the vehicle would overheat. he would then move the vehicle off the roadway and allow it to cool. the contact was able to drive the vehicle after cooling off until the failure would recur. both the dealer and the …”
2010-04-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 124,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery ii. the contact stated that in february 2010, the vehicle began losing oil pressure when idling and the oil pressure light would illuminate. the engine was replaced regarding the identical symptoms. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle may need bearings b…”
2009-07-05 · Power Train:driveline · 92,000 mi“i own a 2002 discovery series 2 at about 92000 miles the front drive shaft failed, with no warning. i have replaced it with a used one from a 2002 also and not even 1 month later the replacement also failed now i'm reluctant to replace it again at another 900 dollars. also i have the old one that failed, hoping to get it fixed as a replacement as i…”
2009-03-22 · Power Train:driveline · 87,000 mi“began hearing a small squeaking noise from under vehicle at low to moderate speeds. driveshaft ujoint was going out. it went out at 45k miles, and recently at 87k. common problem with this suv. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.