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2000 Land Rover Discovery recalls and problems

The 2000 Land Rover Discovery has 1 safety recall and 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Land Rover dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
30
Crashes / fires
7 / 2
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Land Rover Discovery recalls

Recall 00V-377: Power Train

Reported Nov 16, 2000 · 59,445 vehicles affected · LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

Fix: Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.

2000 Land Rover Discovery problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic8
Power Train5
Engine and Engine Cooling5
Vehicle Speed Control3
Steering2
Electrical System2
Tires2
Air Bags2
Structure1
Seats1
Unknown or Other1
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 6
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
  • Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 2
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 1
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch — 1
  • Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 87,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Land Rover Discovery complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 102,000 miles · reported Dec 25, 2016
Brake failure. While driving on a city street, brakes failed to stop vehicle, brake warning illuminated after pressing brake pedal. Emergency brake applied and downshift to slow and stop. Repair shop stated "brake pipes attached to frame had rusted excessively along with frame, a very common issue". While searching internet I easily found hundreds of complaints involving rusted brake lines/pipes and land rover (Lr) discovery frames. Upon further search I noted toyota tacoma frame rust issues resulted in a safety recall. My lr tech said the frame degradation due to excessive rust on the…
Seat Belts · reported Sep 30, 2013
Driver seat belt assembly inside door panel failed. Does not retract or pull out for use - rendering it useless and unsafe.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 101,000 miles · reported Nov 19, 2009
The contact owns a 2000 land rover discovery. He stated that while driving 10mph when the ABS ,traction and hill light came on he felt slippage on the front right tire whenever he engaged the brakes. The dealer stated that he needed a new right hand wheel speed sensor and an ECU on the vehicle. Recall NHTSA campaign id number: 02v022000 component: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock is related to the failure; however, the dealer stated that the VIN was not included. The vehicle will be repaired at the owners expense for $1,200.00. For one week the dealer has been repairing the vehicle. The…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 90,000 miles · reported Jun 3, 2009
The contact owns a 2000 land rover discovery. While driving 40 MPH up an on ramp, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor. As a result, the speed increased to 120 MPH. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle for approximately five minutes. She experienced several unrelated issues with the vehicle prior to this incident. The ABS warning lights illuminated when the vehicle was purchased and remain lit until the vehicle is serviced. After the repair, the light would illuminate again. Land rover commended the contact for dealing with the situation, but have not offered to assist. Land…
Equipment · at 87,000 miles · reported Aug 26, 2008
The contact owns a 2000 land rover discovery. While driving 20 MPH, the volume on the radio increased very loudly on its own. The contact had to pull off the highway to try and diagnose the issue. He called the manufacturer in an attempt to find the nearest dealer and was informed that one was 150 miles away. The failure has not been resolved. The current and failure mileages were 87,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery: 00V-377 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Land Rover Discovery?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (8 reports), followed by power train (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 87,000 miles.

Are Land Rover recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Land Rover dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.