2001 Land Rover Discovery II Problems
- Complaints
- 31filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles, 25 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (26% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (6) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 25 of the complaints include a mileage, and 32% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. Of all complaints, 12 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes8 26%
- Electrical system4 13%
- Engine cooling4 13%
- Steering2 6.5%
- Air bags1 3.2%
- Engine1 3.2%
Also reported: Suspension (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “While attempting to park in a parking lot, my wife applied the brakes, which caused our 2001 Land Rover Discovery Ii to suddenly accelerate. The harder she pushed, the more it accelerated. Fortunately, she hit a concrete encased light standard before hitting anyone or another vehicle. She was not hurt, although very traumatized, but the vehicle hit so hard, it crumpled the whole front end, effectively totaling the vehicle. I was dismayed to see the number of Land Rover sudden acceleration incidents when I googled it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10445586, filed 2012-01, 76,089 milesVehicle speed control: “On my 2001 Land Rover Discovery Ii my gas pedal would get stuck, especially when first turning the car on. Sometimes I would press on the gas pedal and and I'd have to press doubly hard to get the car to move, of course resulting in a bigger forward surge than I expected which is dangerous. Sometimes I would just tap on the gas pedal and it would surge forward on its own. This reminded me very much of the major recall a dozen or so years ago of the audi cars that had a similar problem. When I brought it to the dealer, I had to pay $89.00 to fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093147, filed 2004-09, 59,662 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “While driving, the drive shaft detached from the vehicle while in motion. There was a loss of drive and we could not use the transmission park function to put the car in park. Instead we had to use the emergency brake.”
NHTSA complaint #10595892, filed 2014-06, 126,000 milesElectrical system: “Land rover 2001 Discovery Ii... I have illumination of hill descent control, ABS, traction control dash warning lights... Caused by a malfunctioning sensor or modulator...dealers don't even know what it is. Web search shows this to be a common problem with this vehicle, with a very costly expense to repair and dealers are replacing modulators at a $2000 plus cost and the problem doesn't go away! I have loss of traction control, anti-lock brakes still work...don't know about hill descent control. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159564, filed 2006-06, 65,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
32% of the 25 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 47,000 and 99,420 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V005000Jan 6, 2004Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 1999–2004
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," and no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the anti-lock braking system (abs) modulator valve…
- 04V006000Jan 6, 2004Engine and engine coolingCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 2000–2003
On certain sport utility vehicles, the active cornering enhancement (ace) pump banjo bolt looses torque and allows fluid to leak past the joint.
- 02V028000Jan 23, 2002Vehicle speed controlCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 1999–2002
On some sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable could have become kinked during vehicle assembly, resulting in chaffing of the cable. Continued chaffing can lead to breakage of the interior cable strands.
- 02V022000Jan 22, 2002Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 1999–2001
On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination of an anti-lock braking system (abs) sensor can cause the abs electronic control unit (ecu) to incorrectly interpret the sensor signal, resulting in inappropriate abs activation.
- 01V229001Jul 6, 2001Equipment › Mechanical › WinchCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 2000–2001
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with warn industries' winch kits. A power interrupt solenoid, possibly included in the winch assembly, can develop an electrical leak path to ground.
Recall details for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.
- 10125267Sep 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10102683Oct 28, 2014Engine, Fuel system. "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…
- 10100968Sep 23, 2013Equipment. "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."
- 10016118Mar 17, 2006Brakes. Shuttle valve switch related anti-lock braking system /traction control /hill descent control warning lamp illumination troubleshooting. All land rover discovery series ii.
- 10011555Mar 17, 2006Electrical system. Troubleshooting anti-lock braking system (abs)/hdc/tc warning lamp illumination. Land rover discovery series ii.
- 10016662Mar 16, 2005Equipment. Revised procedure and time for steering box installation.
- 10016660Mar 16, 2005Equipment. Revised front shock replacement procedure and times-replaces the published information on gtr section 60.30.02.
- 10011531Oct 28, 2004Brakes. Handbrake vibration noise.
Other model years of the Land Rover Discovery II
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 22 | 61,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 63 | 58,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 34 | 79,500 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 31 | 65,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 40 | 62,000 | 9 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 36 | 78,090 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Land Rover Discovery II model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II have?
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (26% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 6.
Has the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II reported?
Among the 25 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 47,000 and 99,420 miles; 32% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.