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!
2000 Land Rover Discovery II: ABS light or ABS activating
15 of the 40 complaints about the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 38%
- typical mileage
- 62,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
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).
The ABS, tc and dhc lights all came on at the same time.
Abs, hill decent control (hdc) and traction control (tc) warning lights came on simultaneously
Abs, hill decent control (hdc) and traction control (tc) warning lights came on simultaneously. Web search indicates that a lot of people with 1999 and 2000 land rovers have this problem. Land rover says there is no recall.
Faulty slabs unit causing my ABS/tc/hdc lights to come on.
2000 land rover discovery ii. 1st I had the service engine soon light on and after spending almost $600.00 to extinguish the light, I drove the vehicle for (4) days, now all the lights are on. I checked on a land rover forum and they said the ABS / tc lights are an ongoing problem with this vehicle and there should be a recall. Everyone is spending a fortune. My land rover just came out of warranty (of course!).
I have a problem with the ABS system on my 2000 land rover discovery. From what I've read, this is a very common problem that has not been covered by any warranty or recall. The repair is over $700 to be fixed properly at a dealership. Land rover should stand behind their product more, and fix this problem under a recall since it seems to be such a common problem.
Land rover disco 2 2000 ABS light comes on, and the ABS becomes inoperative. I did speak with a mechanic in my province and they have a lot of problem with this part they changed many of them charging the clients. There is a website specialized on land rover and many many many have the same problem. Yes it is a default in my point of view.
Abs, traction control & hill decent control functions fail simultaneously. Abs failure on a 2000 land rover discovery is significant.
No noticable events leading to failure... Abs / hdc / trac failure on a 2000 land rover discovery series ii. Traction control, ABS and hill descent control do not function or function at a diminished level. Three lights remain lit on the dash. I do not know what can be done to resolve this unsafe and unexeptable problem.
Abs tc hd lights all went on and the ABS braking system is not working correctly.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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
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
Questions about the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II?
15 of 40 owner complaints about the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II (38%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II?
There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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