2004 Land Rover Discovery II Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Discovery II years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Land Rover Discovery II. That ranks 6th out of 6 Discovery II model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 27%), typically at around 61,059 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 6 | 27% | 61,059 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 18% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 9% | 15,298 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 40 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | 29,843 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 178,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 68,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Land Rover Discovery II recalls (1)
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake light switch failure (EA05016) — opened Oct 14, 2005, closed Feb 22, 2007, led to recall 07V041000.
- Brake light switch failure (PE05034) — opened Jun 16, 2005, closed Oct 14, 2005.
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 in motion traveling at approx 5-7 mph. Zip code 06615 when 3 abs sensor lights went on 1. Hill descent 2. Abs 3.traction control. Recent abs shuttle switch replaced for same reported sensor lights failure. Vehicle was not on an incline and at an intersection and light. After passing…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 land rover discovery ii. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the oil pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the…
Discovery land rover defect in the oil pump, it exploded, heard a loud bang and it damaged engine, the car is now junk and i am not buying another expensive part for this vehicle. There are forums all over the internet of this happening to many people. Had to carefully pull over on the highway at…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 land rover discovery ii. The contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced by a private mechanic, it was discovered that the frame was perforated due to rust. The contact was also informed by the technician that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was…
This vehicles headgasket failed which is a common problem which will require a complete overhaul of the engine. A non dealer price is $8900.00 to repair the engine. This happens from what i am told at 90k miles plus. *tr
Other Land Rover Discovery II years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 22 | 1 |
| 2003 Discovery II | 63 | 2 |
| 2002 Discovery II | 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 2004 Land Rover Discovery II?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, engine problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Land Rover Discovery II?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.