2002 Land Rover DISCOVERY: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 17 complaints (29.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 11.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 5.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.9% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 5; Power Train: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Power Train:Driveline: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 2
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 3; 2006: 2; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 2; 2012: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 2
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10047806 · 2003-11-12 (November 12, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME WHERE IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. 15,218 miles reported. Look up ODI 10047806 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10053868 · 2004-01-13 (January 13, 2004)
WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10053868 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10073101 · 2004-05-25 (May 25, 2004)
FIRE ORIGINATED RIGHT REAR SECION ENGINE AROUND HEATER HOSES-ONE HEARTER HOSE LEAKED OR RUPTURED ALLOWING ENGINE COOLANT TO DRIP DOWN ONTO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD IGNITING THE COOLANT CAUSE FIRE
Owner-reported narrative. 58,345 miles reported. Look up ODI 10073101 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10087576 · 2004-08-10 (August 10, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE ROLLED OVER FROM THREE TO SEVEN TIMES . UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PASSENGER SUSTAINED THREE SPINE AND PELVIC FRACTURES, AND NEEDED MASSIVE SURGERY TO THE RIGHT KNEE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 42,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10087576 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166809 · 2006-08-28 (August 28, 2006)
DEFECTIVE SUNROOF SUNROOF LEAKS INTO OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT AT WINDSHIELD POSTS BOTH SIDES WHICH IN TURN RUNS DOWN INTO ELECTRICAL FUSES CAUSING TICKING NOISES AND SHORTS. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10166809 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10169861 · 2006-10-03 (October 3, 2006)
DRIVESHAFT FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 60,000 MILES. FORTUNATELY, I WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND DID NOT PROCEED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM THAT LANDROVER CONTINUES TO DENY. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10169861 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10252137 · 2008-12-17 (December 17, 2008)
I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN MY 2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY MADE A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND STOPPED MY CAR. I HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND AFTER INSPECTION WAS TOLD THE DRIVE SHAFT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE 55K MILES AND THE REPAIRS ARE OVER $1,000.00. ALSO I JUST HAD A MECHANICAL INSPECTION A FEW MONTHS AGO AND WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10252137 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10259117 · 2009-02-17 (February 17, 2009)
CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 106,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10259117 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.