2000 Land Rover Discovery II Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“I own a 2000 Land Rover discovery. Currently, it has 67,000 miles on it and I purchased it at 60,000 miles. Shortly after my 60,000 mile check at the dealer, the drive shaft and u joints had to be replaced. Without warning, I lost power and had to pull to the side of the road. I am not in warranty, but my local mechanic stated that this is a very common problem with land rovers (even low-mileage ones). I think Land Rover should recall these vehicles and fix this seemingly ubiquitous problem.”

“My wife was driving our 2000 Land Rover Discovery Ii (with 50,000 miles) on md highway 15 with my three children when she heard a loud noise and the vehicle came to a slow stop. The car was still running, but would not go into gear. She called for a tow and we had the car diagnosed at a local mechanic. When I found out what happened I was absolutely astounded. The vehicles universal joint failed causing the drive shaft to fall from the transfer case and crack the transmission. This car had been serviced and cared for extremely well-it was considered to be in excellent condition. …”

“While driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the front drive shaft on my 2000 Land Rover Discovery Ii failed causing immediate loss of propulsion. The vehicle is currently waiting to be repaired as a new front drive shaft, including universals and flanges, needs to be installed.”

“No off-road or deep water driving occurred prior to the incident. At 49,550 miles the transmission became inoperative. Vehicle would not move in any gear. Subsequently found water in transmission fluid which had damaged transmission parts requiring complete new system. As this system is supposed to be a closed system neither the local Land Rover service manager nor the aamco technicians have any idea how water could have entered the system. Land rover of north america refused any accountability.”

“The contact owns a 2000 Land Rover Discovery Ii. While driving less than 50 MPH, the vehicle began making grinding noises during acceleration. While attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle made a loud noise and drove as if something dropped in the vehicle. She managed to pull off the road and turned off the vehicle. She removed the key from the ignition, but the vehicle continued to move. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped; however, it began moving again once she released her foot from the brake pedal. The emergency brake was applied and the vehicle stopped. …”