2001 Land Rover Discovery II Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Discovery II years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II. That ranks 5th out of 6 Discovery II model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (8 complaints, 26%), typically at around 79,045 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 31owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Land Rover Discovery II problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 26% | 79,045 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 19% | 89,831 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 16% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 13% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 13% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% | 60,358 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 150 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 150 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Land Rover Discovery II recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: 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 cover retaining bolts can crack due to stresses transmitted by the flexing valve covers.
Risk: This can produce an unexpected increase in stopping distance, with the potential for total loss of service braking function, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will strengthen the abs modulator assembly valve covers and replace the retaining bolts. Owner notification is exepcted to begin during may 2004. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the active cornering enhancement (ace) pump banjo bolt looses torque and allows fluid to leak past the joint.
Risk: The fluid from the pump joint can ignite, resulting in an under hood fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for leakage. If no leakage is evident, the banjo bolt will be re-tightened. If leakage is evident, the banjo bolt and dowty washers will be replaced. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2004. Owners should contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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.
Risk: Breakage of the cable strands can result in the throttle being stuck in the open position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged cables where necessary. Owner notification began march 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact land rover at 1-301-731-9040.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: 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.
Risk: This can lead to an increase in braking distance that is unanticipated by the driver.
Fix: Dealers will install a new ecu. Owner notification began march 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact land rover at 1-301-731-9040.
Equipment:mechanical:winch
Problem: 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.
Risk: This can lead to the solenoid experiencing excessive heat, which could potentially lead to a fire.
Fix: Dealers will call owners to arrange for an inspection time to determine if a defective power interrupt solenoid was installed. If it was, the solenoid will be replaced. Owner notification began august 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact land rover at 1-301-731-9040.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 land rover discovery ii. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the throttle cable was replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 land rover discovery ii. The contact stated that the engine cooling failed causing the serpentine belt to fail. The active cornering enhancement (ace) pump banjo bolt lost torque and allowed fluid to leak past the joint. The contact was informed of the recall under nhtsa…
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…
2001 land rover discovery ii. Consumer writes in regards to possible unintended acceleration *tgw the consumer stated he took his vehicle to the car wash. As the vehicle was exiting the automatic car wash tunnel, a young man entered the vehicle, started the engine and according to him, it suddenly…
Other Land Rover Discovery II years
← 2000 Discovery II · 2002 Discovery II →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Discovery II | 22 | 1 |
| 2003 Discovery II | 63 | 2 |
| 2002 Discovery II | 34 | 3 |
| 2001 | 31 | 5 |
| 2000 Discovery II | 40 | 9 |
| 1999 Discovery II | 36 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Discovery II model years, the 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.