2002 Land Rover Discovery II Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Discovery II years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Land Rover Discovery II. That ranks 4th out of 6 Discovery II model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (14 complaints, 41%), typically at around 83,500 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 34owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 41% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 26% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 15% | 77,790 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 9% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 14,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Land Rover Discovery II recalls (3)
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.
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.
Vehicle lost the brake fluid. No brakes. All lines and chassis rusted. *tr
While driving on the highway at 55 mph, the driveshaft came apart without warning and i was almost got in an accident which i was able to avoid. I contacted the dealership in alexandria, va about the problem and i was told that it was most common in land rover and range rover. It should be recalled…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery ii. The contact stated that he smelled a strong odor of anti freeze while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that a head gasket was blown due to a coolant leak. The vehicle was not…
Land rover discovery ii well maintained at 112 miles presented slight coolant and oil leakage. Overheated twice. Coolant leak worsened resulting in visual inspection by owner. Severe coolant leak evident from right side rear head gasket and either left side front head gasket or front cover. Oil…
Land rover discovery ii well maintained at 112 miles presented slight coolant and oil leakage. Overheated twice. Coolant leak worsened resulting in visual inspection by owner. Severe coolant leak evident from right side rear head gasket and either left side front head gasket or front cover. Oil…
Other Land Rover Discovery II years
← 2001 Discovery II · 2003 Discovery II →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Discovery II | 22 | 1 |
| 2003 Discovery II | 63 | 2 |
| 2002 | 34 | 3 |
| 2001 Discovery II | 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 2002 Land Rover Discovery II?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Land Rover Discovery II?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.