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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 9 of 30 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports2 fire reports2 injury reports
What owners actually said
30 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 25, 2001
Power TrainSteeringCrashInjury
2000 DISCOVERY II PURCHASED OFF THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR FROM MAIN LINE LAND ROVER IN HAVERFORD PA IN APRIL 00. JUNE 25, 2000 I WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH ON THE NJ TURNPIKE WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL , SHOOTING OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDEWAYS WITHOUT STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE TURNED 180 DEGREES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WAS S…
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2000 DISCOVERY II PURCHASED OFF THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR FROM MAIN LINE LAND ROVER IN HAVERFORD PA IN APRIL 00. JUNE 25, 2000 I WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH ON THE NJ TURNPIKE WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL , SHOOTING OFF TO THE RIGHT SIDEWAYS WITHOUT STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE TURNED 180 DEGREES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WAS STOPPED BY THE STEEL GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS, AT THAT POINT, FACING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT BY THE BODY SHOP AND THE DEALER (BOTH IN CHERRY HILL, NJ) FOR NEARLY 4 MONTHS. THE BODY SHOP COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. THE DEALER EVENTUALLY REPLACED THE STEERING BOX. AT THE NEXT SERVICING, MAIN LINE LAND ROVER REPLACED THE RECALLED PULLEY AND BELTS. I AHVE ALSO HAD CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO DRAG. I HAVE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND THE TRANSMISSION. THEY CONTINUALLY CLAIM THE VEHICLE IS OK.*AK
NHTSA ODI #749144
Mileage unknown · Jul 18, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE BRAKES IN THIS VEHICLE DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THEY REQUIRE EXCESSIVE PEDAL DEPRESSION BEFORE BRAKES ENGAGE AND BRAKE ACTION IS FINE IF BRAKE PEDAL IS PUMPED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, DESPITE HAVING REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND OTHER ATTEMPTED REPAIRS. I BELIEVE THIS IS A HAZARD, AS STOPPING DISTANCE…
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THE BRAKES IN THIS VEHICLE DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THEY REQUIRE EXCESSIVE PEDAL DEPRESSION BEFORE BRAKES ENGAGE AND BRAKE ACTION IS FINE IF BRAKE PEDAL IS PUMPED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, DESPITE HAVING REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER AND OTHER ATTEMPTED REPAIRS. I BELIEVE THIS IS A HAZARD, AS STOPPING DISTANCE IS PROLONGED BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I'VE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND SOMEONE LOCALLY WHO CAN TEST THE BRAKING DISTANCE, BUT WOULD APPRECIATE ANY SUGGESTIONS YOU HAVE ABOUT HAVING THIS DONE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #748708
Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2001
Power TrainFire
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH ON A SIDE STREET, AND TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON DASBOARD. SO HE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDERS. PASSENGER NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. CONSUMER DOESN'T KNOW WERE THE FIRE STARTED, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #890240
Mileage unknown · Feb 23, 2001
Electrical System
HORN GOES OFF SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING AND FOR NO REASON AT ALL. IT'S BEEN IN SHOP 3 TIMES. PROBLEM COULD BE DUPLICATED AT DEALER. DEALER HAS TAKEN FUSE OUT. BUT WHEN NEEDED HORN IT WASN'T THERE, THUS BECOMING A RISK TO CONSUMER AND OTHERS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #881256
Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 2001
Tires
THE RIGHT REAR INSIDE DUAL TIRE BLEWOUT, SIDEWALL HAD QUARTER SIZE HOLE LOCATED 1' ABOVE TREAD, DEALER SAID BLOWOUT OCCURED DUE TO ROAD HAZARD, CONSUMER SAID THE TIRE FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS (MICHELIN 235/80R22.5/14XRV). NLM
NHTSA ODI #559381
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 2001
Power TrainCrash
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED VEHICLE WENT BACKWARDS, CROSSING STREET AND RUNNING INTO A PARKED CAR. AUTOMATIC INTERLOCK SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #879579
Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE ABS AND BRAKES HAVE FAILED WHILE TRYING TO STOP. DEALER HAS MADE 3 ATTEMPTS TO FIND/FIX PROBLEM
NHTSA ODI #730922
Mileage unknown · Jul 19, 2000
Steering
IF WE HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED OR IN A CONGESTED AREA, THIS POWER STEERING FAILURE WOULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #725665
Mileage unknown · May 11, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. INSTEAD, IT SLAMMED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. THE ONLY WAY VEHICLE TO STOP VEHICLE WAS TO TURN IGNITION OFF. CONSUMER FELT VEHICLE WAS VERY UNSAFE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #861784
Mileage unknown · Feb 13, 2000
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
I CAME TO A STOP IN A PARKING LOT AND TRIED TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. NEXT THING I KNOW, I GOING FULL THROTTLE, OUT OF CONTROL IN REVERSE. *AK
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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