Worst 2002 Land Rover Discovery Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine & Cooling
Transmission / Drivetrain
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Land Rover Discovery.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | 2 | 111,445 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — |
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2002 Land Rover Discovery — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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