2002 Land Rover Discovery Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Land Rover Discovery. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery ii. While driving approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard without warning. The vehicle accelerated to approximately 60 mph. The contact shut off the vehicle and coasted to the shoulder. The contact exited the vehicle,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery ii. While driving approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard without warning. The vehicle accelerated to approximately 60 mph. The contact shut off the vehicle and coasted to the shoulder. The contact exited the vehicle,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery. While driving 65 mph, the rear of the vehicle vibrated violently without warning. The failure recurred each time the speed was above 65 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the front shaft was replaced twice; however, the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 land rover discovery. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection when the mechanic stated that the frame and the suspension of the vehicle were rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated…”
“Catastrophic injuries sustained!!!! Loss of life almost occurred! I was driving my land rover on a highway at 60 mph when suddenly the vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure. The brake drum fell apart while the vehicle was in motion and parts from the brake drum pierced the under carriage of…”
“Catastrophic injuries sustained!!!! Loss of life almost occurred! I was driving my land rover on a highway at 60 mph when suddenly the vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure. The brake drum fell apart while the vehicle was in motion and parts from the brake drum pierced the under carriage of…”
“Catastrophic injuries sustained!!!! Loss of life almost occurred! I was driving my land rover on a highway at 60 mph when suddenly the vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure. The brake drum fell apart while the vehicle was in motion and parts from the brake drum pierced the under carriage of…”
“Of all the personal vehicles I've ever owned, I've never had one that causes me to drive like I was on "pins & needles". I was driving at highway speed when out of the blue the engine head gaskets let go, without warning. The engine shut down and I lost power steering and power brakes. After…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Land Rover Discovery as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.