2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (4) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
21 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 (12)
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."
Unknown Or Other 2012-02-15 · PA-12GA-02-C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
land rover: vehicles were manufactured from specification for rear propshaft coupling, must not be used for repair due to being out of specification. *pe
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-05-03 · Service Brakes · 91,000 mi · 💥 crash“vehicle in motion traveling at approx 5-7 mph. zip code 06615 when 3 abs sensor lights went on 1. hill descent 2. abs 3.traction control. recent abs shuttle switch replaced for same reported sensor lights failure. vehicle was not on an incline and at an intersection and light. after passing intersection cars were entering street from side. tried t…”
2013-10-15 · Engine · 70,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 land rover discovery ii. the contact stated that while at a stop light, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the oil pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mil…”
2013-03-20 · Engine · 90,000 mi“discovery land rover defect in the oil pump, it exploded, heard a loud bang and it damaged engine, the car is now junk and i am not buying another expensive part for this vehicle. there are forums all over the internet of this happening to many people. had to carefully pull over on the highway at high speed as this could have caused an accident. …”
2013-01-18 · Structure:body · 178,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 land rover discovery ii. the contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced by a private mechanic, it was discovered that the frame was perforated due to rust. the contact was also informed by the technician that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about th…”
2012-02-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 91,205 mi“this vehicles headgasket failed which is a common problem which will require a complete overhaul of the engine. a non dealer price is $8900.00 to repair the engine. this happens from what i am told at 90k miles plus. *tr…”
2012-01-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 61,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 land rover discovery ii. the contact stated that the abs modulator valve cover and bolts were replaced twice and had recently failed a third time. the contact's mechanic advised that there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v005000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). the manufacturer was co…”
2011-04-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 63,118 mi“engine failure occurred at 63,000 miles. i was driving locally near my home when a popping sound came from the engine. it resulted in the engine light coming on and the engine shutting off at approx 30mph. the engine shut off led to a loss of power steering in the truck. luckily, i was able to gain control of the steering manually and pull the …”
2010-12-01 · Steering · 26,916 mi“(1)initial new power steering rack/box leaked and replaced with refurbished steering box on 12/15/2008, auto mileage at 26,916. the new steering box which came with the new vehicle should not have failed so soon as well as at such a low mileage. (2)the refurbished steering box failed, leaked and replaced again on 4/5/2010 at mileage 34,142. (3) rep…”
2010-08-19 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 13,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 land rover discovery ii. the contact stated that the engine would exhibit an unusual ticking noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer six times while under warranty and various repairs were done but the failure persisted. the dealer advised that the ticking noise was the sleeve on the number two cylinder slipping and …”
2010-05-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 86,600 mi“oil pump failed on 2004 landrover discovery at 66,000 miles. second oil pump failed at 86,000. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.