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2000 Land Rover Discovery recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component11
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Engine and engine cooling | 3 |
| Power train | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 |
| Electronic stability control | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls11
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 15, 201212E010000 | Power train: driveline driveshaftIF THIS INCREASED VIBRATION WARNING SIGN IS IGNORED, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE DRIVE COUPLING CAN OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 12E010000
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| Jan 6, 200404V006000 | Engine and engine coolingTHE FLUID FROM THE PUMP JOINT CAN IGNITE, RESULTING IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V006000
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| Jan 6, 200404V005000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipTHIS CAN PRODUCE AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING FUNCTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V005000
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| Jan 23, 200202V028000 | Vehicle speed controlBREAKAGE OF THE CABLE STRANDS CAN RESULT IN THE THROTTLE BEING STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 02V028000
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| Jan 22, 200202V022000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipTHIS CAN LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE THAT IS UNANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER. DetailsHide details for campaign 02V022000
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| Jul 6, 200101V229001 | Equipment: mechanical winchTHIS CAN LEAD TO THE SOLENOID EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE HEAT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 01V229001
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Discovery Ii, Discovery. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component70
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 24 | 34 |
| Hydraulic | 22 | 31 |
| Power train | 12 | 17 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 9 |
| Air bags | 4 | 6 |
| Suspension | 3 | 4 |
| Equipment | 3 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 4 |
| Seats | 3 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 3 |
| Tires | 2 | 3 |
| Steering | 2 | 3 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Discovery, Discovery Ii.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“The frame of the vehicle is rusting out. There are thousands of these trucks on the road with this issue. Land rover used inferior metals and rust protection. The safety of the vehicle in a crash is severely compromised.”
- Suspension
“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.”
- Engine
“Tl* the contact owned a 2000 land rover discovery ii. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power and smoke filled the cabin. After stopping the vehicle, flames appeared under the hood.”
Other Land Rover Discovery model years
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- 20023 recalls51 complaints
- 20016 recalls44 complaints
- 200010 recalls70 complaints
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2000 Land Rover Discovery recall questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery. The most recent, 12E010000 (reported March 15, 2012), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2000 Land Rover Discovery recalls for?
The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 3 campaigns. Others: power train (2), service brakes, hydraulic (2), electronic stability control (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Land Rover Discovery?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 24 complaints out of 70 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Land Rover Discovery?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Land Rover recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Land Rover dealer.
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