2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
The 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (2 complaints), Service Brakes (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY, potentially affecting up to 59,445 vehicles.
Recall 00V377000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 59,445 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V423000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
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 NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE NOW TO PREVENT THE DEATH OF ITS CITIZENS IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *TR
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 NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE NOW TO PREVENT THE DEATH OF ITS CITIZENS IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *TR
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). *TR
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Safety Rating for the 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 111 complaints
- 1997 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 41 complaints
- 1998 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 44 complaints
- 1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 24 complaints
- 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 36 complaints
- 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY (current)
- 2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 21 complaints
- 2003 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 69 complaints
- 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 32 complaints
- 2006 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 3 complaints
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