Driveshaft Problems of Land Rover Discovery Ii

The contact owns a 1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii. While driving at speeds over 70 mph, the vehicle would constantly vibrate excessively. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the front drive shaft would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The mechanic referred the contact to a drive shaft technician. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12e010000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 127,300.

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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 break.

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Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the drive shaft disconnected from the vehicle causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle momentarily. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road. The vehicle was then towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that the entire drive shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 12e010000 (powertrain:driveline:driveshaft). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,589. Mah.

While driving on the highway at 55 mph, the driveshaft came apart without warning and I was almost got in an accident which I was able to avoid. I contacted the dealership in alexandria, va about the problem and I was told that it was most common in Land Rover and range rover. It should be recalled because it would cause severe accidents if there is no warning beforehand.

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My 1999 Land Rover Discovery Ii made a grinding noise and then a loud explosion sound while driving at 70 mph on the interstate. The front drive shaft fell off, busted the catalytic converter and ripped a hole in the fire wall and transmission case. Apparently this is a common problem with my year of Land Rover and nothing is being done to correct this dangerous problem. This is my daughters car and she is very fortunate that the drive shaft did not rip through the floor board or that another car behind her wasn't hit by the parts.

My 1999 Land Rover discovery made a grinding noise, and came to a screeching halt while driving approximately 10-15 mph. It turned out that the front drive shaft sheared in half. The car was towed to a transmission specialist in my town. When I spoke to both that mechanic as well as my regular mechanic today about the issue, both of them had other instances of this happening to Land Rover discoveries all at around 100,000 miles. (my vehicle is at 99,000) both mechanics said this should not be happening at 100,000 miles, and it can be a severe problem, especially at higher speeds (in one of the other instances the shaft ripped through the floorboards and transmission case = over $4500 in damage) I spoke to both my dealer (paramus, NJ and someone in the hq - mahwah, NJ) and both stated unless the problem is covered by a recall, they consider it the customers responsibility. I am not looking for money - my repair is about $1200. What I would like is for Land Rover to at the very least to send a letter to owners advising them at around 90,000 - 100,000 miles the joints in the driveshaft be accessed to avoid a major issue. The town I live in has approx 6,000 people, and already 4 incidents of the exact same issue have occurred. I am worried that our older models are now reaching the 100,000 mile mark, and this issue will continue with newer models as the miles add up. Both mechanics have said this can be a serious issue at higher speeds,thankfully my situation did not turn out that badly, but I am upset that Land Rover knows about this issue, and will not do anything to avoid it in the future. I am willing to do whatever research is needed to help solve this oversight, and get the word spread to others.

The contact owns a 2000 Land Rover Discovery Ii. While driving less than 50 mph, the vehicle began making grinding noises during acceleration. While attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle made a loud noise and drove as if something dropped in the vehicle. She managed to pull off the road and turned off the vehicle. She removed the key from the ignition, but the vehicle continued to move. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped; however, it began moving again once she released her foot from the brake pedal. The emergency brake was applied and the vehicle stopped. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but it would not move. She placed the vehicle into drive and reverse, but the vehicle still would not move. The vehicle was waiting to be repaired. The failure and current mileages were less than 115,000. Updated 12/02/08. Also the head gasket was cracked. Updated 12/03/08. The transmission failed due to front driveshaft u-joint failure. The driveshaft came apart and because it had nothing to restrain it, it bust a hole in the transmission. Updated 01/15/09.

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I own a 2000 Land Rover discovery. Currently, it has 67,000 miles on it and I purchased it at 60,000 miles. Shortly after my 60,000 mile check at the dealer, the drive shaft and u joints had to be replaced. Without warning, I lost power and had to pull to the side of the road. I am not in warranty, but my local mechanic stated that this is a very common problem with Land Rovers (even low-mileage ones). I think Land Rover should recall these vehicles and fix this seemingly ubiquitous problem.

We were in route to my nieces graduation on route 76 which is a 55 mph road. With absolutely no warning the front drive shaft at about 45 mph came apart from the transmission side and caused the front tires to lock up sending myself ,my wife and my nephew careening off the road. We were very lucky, narrowly missing a pole. The truck itself was not damaged by the accident because we stayed on basically grass, but it scared us all. However the truck was damaged by the drive shaft severely, as it tore up everything in its path. The speedo cable, exhaust, and it punched a hole in the top of the transmission destroying it. I have the old drive shaft(what's left of it) and already purchased a new one not realizing at that point that the tranny was destroyed until I replaced it and took a closer look. This truck was purchased new by my mother in law and was passed down to us on our wedding day. I do know a few things about cars and this is one of them, this has to be some kind of design flaw. Drive shafts in my experience do not just blow apart with no warning and with no safety strap either. We all made it out of this ok, but I would so saddened if their were injuries to my family due to a 250 dollar poorly designed part.

Traveling south of columbus, OH on interstate, going between 55-65 mph. Car began to shake, sudden loud noise (as if tire blew or we hit an object) and we pulled to the side of the road as black smoke billowed up and into the car. Turned off vehicle and exited. Upon inspection the tires were fine. Called aaa and had car towed to nearest Land Rover dealer in dublin, OH. Next day we were told the drive shaft "came apart" and then damaged the transmision and catalytic converter pipe, along with doing extensive damage to the floor board. We were also told that we were "lucky" the car came to a safe stop. Our car was "totaled" as the damages quoted were as much as the car was worth, according to Land Rover dublin. They showed us the kbb price of $10,000 and the damage quote was $8,900. We had the car towed to a relative's home in PA. (it is closer than our home in TN).

While driving approximately 25-30 mph, the front drive shaft on my 2000 Land Rover Discovery Ii failed causing immediate loss of propulsion. The vehicle is currently waiting to be repaired as a new front drive shaft, including universals and flanges, needs to be installed.

Front drive shaft broke off during freeway driving. Vehicle has never been used offroad. This is very unusual and many others have experienced the same problem. This results in dangerous driving consequences. Our vehicle only has 46,000 miles.

My wife was driving our 2000 Land Rover Discovery Ii (with 50,000 miles) on MD highway 15 with my three children when she heard a loud noise and the vehicle came to a slow stop. The car was still running, but would not go into gear. She called for a tow and we had the car diagnosed at a local mechanic. When I found out what happened I was absolutely astounded. The vehicles universal joint failed causing the drive shaft to fall from the transfer case and crack the transmission. This car had been serviced and cared for extremely well-it was considered to be in excellent condition. A car with 50,000 miles should not have the universal joint fail. The mechanic was very clear in stating it was definitely a manufacturing flaw. At the time of the failure, my wife was on the off ramp traveling at 15 miles an hour-if this would have happened at normal highway speed, the outcome would have been quite different; I am lucky no body was hurt. I immediately had it towed to Land Rover bethesda where I was sure Land Rover would assist in the repair of such a catastrophic failure. This failure was diagnosed at the Land Rover dealer as extremely odd and they could not find any reason for the failure. Land rover also refused to take any responsibility for the failure. They refused to help with any financial support and showed no concern for my families safety or the safety of any of their customers. This vehicle has a 50,000 warranty, although it was past the 4 years-Land Rover should have backed up their product and investigated the issue more thoroughly. I was shocked. I have been a loyal Land Rover customer for 15 years, but I have absolutely no faith in their product after this incident. I will never purchase another Land Rover again. I am very concerned for any families who own this year and make of vehicle and hope that this will be investigated further. I feel that this could be a possible recall item.

Two months after purchasing my 2002 Land Rover discovery se ii it started vibrating while I was driving. I pulled off to the side of the road and I drive shaft broke off and fell onto the ground. There was no warning it happened suddenly while driving. I had to get it towed 30 miles back to my house and I am still having trouble getting it fixed properly.

: the contact stated while driving 20 mph there was a very loud popping and grinding sound. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed the driveshaft hanging down. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined the double cardan joint that held the driveshaft fractured. The dealership has been informed.

Land rover Discovery Ii front drive shafts will always fail catastrophically between 60,000 to 70,000 miles. Every Land Rover forum discusses this and the consensus is that Land Rover should have reported this to NHTSA as a safety issue. When they break the consequences include the shaft going into the passenger compartment or traveling at a high rate of speed into nearby cars. Every Discovery Ii on the road has these front shafts fail and the owners of the vehicles have never been warned of this extreme danger.

Vehicle with under 54,000 miles was making loud noises and vibrating when driving becoming difficult to handle. Major failure in the drivetrain rendered the vehicle non drivable. Part that failed was transfer box paid dealer around $2,500 to have the box replaced and have the vehicle made drivable. I have the old part.