Land Rover Discovery II complaints by model year
226 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 63 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2001 | 31 | 12 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 40 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| 1999 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1999–2004. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 15 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 27 | 6 |
| Power train | 8 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Land Rover Discovery II recalls (9)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Discovery II model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V006000 | Jan 6, 2004 | LAND ROVER/ACE BOLT | 2000–2003 | — |
| 04V005000 | Jan 6, 2004 | LAND ROVER/ABS VALVE COVER BOLT | 1999–2004 | — |
| 02V028000 | Jan 23, 2002 | LAND ROVER/THROTTLE CABLE | 1999–2002 | — |
| 02V022000 | Jan 22, 2002 | LAND ROVER/ABS ECU | 1999, 2000, 2001 | — |
| 01V229001 | Jul 6, 2001 | LAND ROVER/WINCH KIT | 2000, 2001 | — |
| 00V423000 | Dec 27, 2000 | LAND ROVER/ACE HYDRAULIC HOSE LEAK | 2000 | — |
| 00V142001 | Oct 16, 2000 | LAND ROVER/ENGINE IDLER PULLEY | 1999, 2000 | — |
| 00V142000 | May 17, 2000 | LAND ROVER/ENGINE IDLER PULLEY | 1999, 2000 | — |
| 00V036000 | Feb 11, 2000 | LAND ROVER/ACE HYDRAULIC HOSE LEAK | 1999, 2000 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Land Rover Discovery II FAQ
How many recalls has the Land Rover Discovery II had?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns that cover at least one Land Rover Discovery II model year from 1999 to 2004. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Land Rover Discovery II year has the most complaints?
Among the last 6 model years with settled counts, the 2003 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (63) and the 2004 the fewest (22). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Land Rover Discovery II problems?
Across the 1999–2004 model years, owners most often name the service brakes, engine and engine cooling, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.