2002 Land Rover Discovery II

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #04V005000January 6, 2004100,174 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #04V006000January 6, 20045,264 vehicles affected

  engine and engine cooling

  On certain sport utility vehicles, the active cornering enhancement (ace) pump banjo bolt looses torque and allows fluid to leak past the joint.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #02V028000January 23, 200264,925 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  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.

  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.

Other model years

• 1999 36
• 2000 40
• 2001 31
• 2002
• 2003 63