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.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

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.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

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.

- Walkersville, MD, USA