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2001 Land Rover Discovery recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Power train | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls7
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 component44
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 11 | 25 |
| Hydraulic | 9 | 20 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 14 |
| Power train | 6 | 14 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 11 |
| Suspension | 5 | 11 |
| Engine | 2 | 5 |
| Equipment | 2 | 5 |
| Steering | 2 | 5 |
| Visibility | 2 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 2 |
| Structure | 1 | 2 |
| Tires | 1 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2 |
1 more component 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
- Engine
“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.”
- Service brakes
“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…”
- Power train
“While driving, the drive shaft detached from the vehicle while in motion. There was a loss of drive and we could not use the transmission park function to put the car in park. Instead we had to use the emergency brake.”
Other Land Rover Discovery model years
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- 20023 recalls51 complaints
- 20016 recalls44 complaints
- 200010 recalls70 complaints
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2001 Land Rover Discovery recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 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 2001 Land Rover Discovery recalls for?
The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (2), engine and engine cooling (1), vehicle speed control (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Land Rover Discovery?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 44 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 14 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 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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