The frame of the vehicle is rusting out. There are thousands of these trucks on the road with this issue. Land rover used inferior metals and rust protection. The safety of the vehicle in a crash is severely compromised.
The worst 2000 Land Rover Discovery II problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes16
- Transmission7
- Engine6
- Electrical5
- Acceleration3
- Airbags2
- Body2
- Seats2
- Suspension2
- Seat belts1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II
Recalls 9
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 04V005000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 04V006000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V028000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V022000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: winch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V229001 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace pump to the ace valve block could fracture at its union with the pump.
- Risk
- This will result in a loss of hydraulic fluid. A low fluid level can subsequently result in system pump failure which will throw off the auxiliary drive belt, resulting in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering assist, water pump, alternator, and air conditioning). In extreme circumstances, there is a possibility that the hydraulic fluid could ignite, resulting in an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.
Recall number 00V423000 · Recall details
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.
- Risk
- This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
Recall number 00V142001 · Recall details
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail. Failure of the pulley material can cause the pulley to throw off the serpentine belt.
- Risk
- This could result in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ace).
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
Recall number 00V142000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace pump to the ace valve block could fracture at its union with the pump.
- Risk
- This will result in a loss of hydraulic fluid. A low fluid level can subsequently result in system pump failure which will throw off the auxiliary drive belt, resulting in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering assist, water pump, alternator, and air conditioning). In extreme circumstances, there is a possibility that the hydraulic fluid could ignite, resulting in an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.
Recall number 00V036000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II 15
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Issue: reports have been received of engine damage occurring, which is caused by the use of non-approved...
- Issue: this ssm has been released to address the high number of speaker assemblies returned, many of which...
- Troubleshooting anti-lock braking system (ABS)/hdc/tc warning lamp illumination
- Shuttle valve switch related anti-lock braking system /traction control /hill descent control warning lamp...
- Revised front shock replacement procedure and times-replaces the published information on gtr section 60.30.02
- Revised procedure and time for steering box installation
- Handbrake vibration noise
- Subject regarding vehicle safety recall campaign D216.
- Some vehicles may experience condensation from the air conditioning and water from deep wading CAN flow...
What 2000 Land Rover Discovery II owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 land rover discovery ii. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and smoke filled the cabin. After stopping the vehicle, flames appeared under the hood. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 land rover discovery ii. While the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH the brake pedal was engaged; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate. Immediately the gear was shifted into neutral while force was applied to the brake and then the emergency brake was engaged. The vehicle came to a stop and was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the accelerator cable would need to be replaced. There was a recall related to the defect associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v028000 (vehicle speed control); however, the VIN was ineligible under the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the unintended acceleration. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 land rover discovery ii. While driving less than 50 MPH, the vehicle began making grinding noises during acceleration. While attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle made a loud noise and drove as if something dropped in the vehicle. She managed to pull off the road and turned off the vehicle. She removed the key from the ignition, but the vehicle continued to move. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped; however, it began moving again once she released her foot from the brake pedal. The emergency brake was applied and the vehicle stopped. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but it would not move. She placed the vehicle into drive and reverse, but the vehicle still would not move. The vehicle was waiting to be repaired. The failure and current mileages were less than 115,000. Updated 12/02/08. *lj also the head gasket was cracked. Updated 12/03/08. *jb the transmission failed due to front driveshaft u-joint failure. The driveshaft came apart and because it had nothing to restrain it, it bust a hole in the transmission. Updated 01/15/09.
I own a 2000 land rover discovery. Currently, it has 67,000 miles on it and I purchased it at 60,000 miles. Shortly after my 60,000 mile check at the dealer, the drive shaft and u joints had to be replaced. Without warning, I lost power and had to pull to the side of the road. I am not in warranty, but my local mechanic stated that this is a very common problem with land rovers (even low-mileage ones). I think land rover should recall these vehicles and fix this seemingly ubiquitous problem.
I purchased my 2000 land rover discovery last february and a few days after purchase the traction control, anti lock light, ABS and down hill light came on. Went to dealership and they want me to replace the ABS module over $3000 parts and labor. This is just crazy as many others have the same issue. Please let me know if I have a legitimate complaint as I found many more with this issue at sites such as http://landroverforums.com/ and others. I did replace this part with a used one but same thing. Thank you in advance!
In my 2000 land rover discovery 2, as apparently in many others, from time to time, usually after applying the brakes in a routine stop, an alarm chimes and the lights on the dash illuminate showing that the anti-lock braking system is no longer working as well as the hill descent control and traction control system. This is such a common failure that just about every discovery 2 owner knows it by its nickname, the three amigos! Clearly a failure in the ABS is serious, especially if it results in a valve locking up and disabling the brakes as has possibly happened. The other two functions relate to use in low traction environments, such as snow, and are potentially hazardous as well. I believe this should be a recall issue. This happens every time I drive my discovery, including today (the date I listed below).
Purchased vehicle in july it has been looked at and repaired 8 times. Twice to the dealer, the second time they told me it had a cracked engine block and would cost 10,000 to replace the engine(that's what I paid for the car). The first time it was there for an inspection they told me in 2002 they replaced the radiator and 2005 it was there for overheating issues. The coolant fluid would not stay in and kept leaking. It constantly overheated and when I drove it off the lot, before I even got home the check engine light came on. It's being held at a repair shop that the dealer took it to because I can't afford to pay them to fix what they say is wrong with it and I thought the dealer was going to fix it. I myself have spent over 1,000 on it in repairs and have been riding the bus for 3 weeks now.
While driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the front drive shaft on my 2000 land rover discovery ii failed causing immediate loss of propulsion. The vehicle is currently waiting to be repaired as a new front drive shaft, including universals and flanges, needs to be installed.
The ABS, tc and dhc lights all came on at the same time.
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Questions about the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II
Is the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II reliable?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II, 1.2 times a typical Discovery II model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II?
Brakes, with 16 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles. Next is transmission (7).
How many recalls does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II have?
9 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling and vehicle speed control.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 04V005000, 02V022000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Land Rover Discovery II have bad brakes?
The Land Rover Discovery II model years with the most brakes complaints are 2000 (16 complaints), 1999 (15 complaints) and 2003 (14 complaints).
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