Land Rover Discovery II Problems by Year
NHTSA has 226 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Land Rover Discovery II, across 6 model years (1999–2004). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (63). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Land Rover Discovery II years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Discovery II model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Discovery II: 63 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2000 Discovery II: 40 complaints, 9 recalls
- 1999 Discovery II: 36 complaints, 6 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2004 Discovery II: 22 complaints, 1 recall
- 2001 Discovery II: 31 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2002 Discovery II: 34 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Land Rover Discovery II problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 58 | 6 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 54 | 6 | 9 |
| Power Train | 35 | 6 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 5 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Traction Control System | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Land Rover Discovery II model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Discovery II | 22 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 Discovery II | 63 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 2002 Discovery II | 34 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2001 Discovery II | 31 | 5 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 Discovery II | 40 | 9 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1999 Discovery II | 36 | 6 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Land Rover Discovery II years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (63), 2000 (40), 1999 (36). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Land Rover Discovery II?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 58 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Land Rover Discovery II have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.