2002 Land Rover Discovery Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Discovery years
- Fewer complaints than other years 12th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Land Rover Discovery. That ranks 12th out of 22 Discovery model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 95,551 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 35% | 95,551 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 24% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 12% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 42,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 160,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 25,600 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 132,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Land Rover Discovery recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Land Rover Discovery.
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.
Catastrophic injuries sustained!!!! Loss of life almost occurred! I was driving my land rover on a highway at 60 mph when suddenly the vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure. The brake drum fell apart while the vehicle was in motion and parts from the brake drum pierced the under carriage of…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery ii. While driving approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard without warning. The vehicle accelerated to approximately 60 mph. The contact shut off the vehicle and coasted to the shoulder. The contact exited the vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery. While driving 65 mph, the rear of the vehicle vibrated violently without warning. The failure recurred each time the speed was above 65 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front shaft was replaced twice; however, the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection when the mechanic stated that the frame and the suspension of the vehicle were rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated…
Oil leak on engine, oil pan leak, water pump leak, no power on engine it lost the power from over heating, mechanic wants to replace engine i was quoted 3700 dollars. How can i know if this engine was a defect. *tr
Other Land Rover Discovery years
← 2001 Discovery · 2003 Discovery →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Discovery | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Discovery | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Discovery | 8 | 5 |
| 2023 Discovery | 7 | 6 |
| 2022 Discovery | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 Discovery | 11 | 6 |
| 2020 Discovery | 19 | 6 |
| 2019 Discovery | 38 | 4 |
| 2018 Discovery | 37 | 4 |
| 2017 Discovery | 55 | 3 |
| 2016 Discovery | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 Discovery | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Discovery | 29 | 0 |
| 2003 Discovery | 48 | 1 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Discovery | 13 | 1 |
| 2000 Discovery | 30 | 1 |
| 1999 Discovery | 17 | 2 |
| 1998 Discovery | 33 | 1 |
| 1997 Discovery | 35 | 1 |
| 1996 Discovery | 65 | 2 |
| 1995 Discovery | 49 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Land Rover Discovery?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Land Rover Discovery?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Land Rover Discovery a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Discovery model years, the 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.