Tl* the contact owns a 2001 land rover discovery. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was smoke emitting from under the hood. The contact coasted over to the side of the road, which an odor of burning rubber was coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v423000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.
The worst 2001 Land Rover Discovery problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension4
- Brakes3
- Engine3
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Suspension4
- Brakes3
- Engine3
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to various failure modes of the transmission. One of these failure models results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set.
- Risk
- Unintentional vehicle movement could result in a crash or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.
Recall number 00V377000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
2001 Land Rover Discovery fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 |
What 2001 Land Rover Discovery owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 land rover discovery. While driving approximately 50 MPH, when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to brake properly while the traction control, ABS, and down hill sensor warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Truck ABS, downhill descent, traction control came on when brake applied. All three lights are on. In event I was driving during snow or slippery conditions down hill vehicle would of been very difficult to control resulting in crash and physical injury. The car was diagnosed as a shutter valve failure which can be result of brake fluid corroding electrical switches or just outright failure where repair estimates range from $1200 to $3800. This issue is notorious among 1999-2004 discovery's. Why wait until someone is killed eventually to issue a recall. The federal safety agency should investigate now to prevent the death of its citizens in the near future.
Ignition switch assembly failed - could not unlock steering wheel . Had to have car towed away from gas station pump on a sunday ($75) in athens ga. Then on a week day had to have vehicle towed from athens ga to augusta ga ($350)(to a landrover dealer) to fix it. Ignition switch assembly had to be replaced ($778).
2001 landrover discovery head gasket was never fixed still having trouble with the car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 land rover discovery. While driving approximately 62 MPH, the vehicle vibrated excessively, nearly causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. Several minutes later, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the driveshaft failed. She did not have the vehicle repaired because the dealer did not assume liability. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 83,000.
Dt: contact stated the ABS module was defective. The ABS warning light illuminated. The service dealer stated there was documentation that the brake pads were placed on corroded rotors, causing the module to become defective. One rotor was replaced. The dealership refused to replace the ABS module. Contact stated she was deceived when she purchased the vehicle. Dealer did not inform her that there was a problem with the vehicle. *ak
While driving at 45 MPH and when approaching a turn vehicle swayed from side to side. After losing control vehicle continued to sway from side to side. Then, vehicle tipped over and flipped several times into a ditch. Four persons were slightly injured in the incident. A land rover mechanic informed the consumer that stabilizer bar was the likely cause of the problem. Ak
While driving at 45 MPH and upon approaching a turn in the road vehicle started swaying from side to side. Consumer lost control of the vehicle, and vehicle continued to sway, causing it to tip over. Then, vehicle flipped several times before coming to a stop. Consumer and family suffered minor scrapes and bruises.
While driving on the highway a red light next to the temperature gauge came on and the temperature lever went to high. Coolant pressure connection was disconnected, and all the coolant leaked out. This caused damage to several components. The official cause had not yet been determined although dealership acknowledged that this problem existed with the 1999 models.
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Questions about the 2001 Land Rover Discovery
Is the 2001 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2001 Land Rover Discovery, fewer than a typical Discovery model year.
What is the 2001 Land Rover Discovery year score?
The 2001 Land Rover Discovery scores 70 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Land Rover Discovery: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Land Rover Discovery?
Suspension, with 4 complaints. Next is brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery have?
1 recall, covering power train.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery get?
Official estimates for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery range from 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.0L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 12 city and 16 highway.
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