Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems by Year
NHTSA has 179 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Land Rover Discovery Sport, across 11 model years (2015–2025). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (52). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Land Rover Discovery Sport years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Discovery Sport year: 2016, 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 Discovery Sport: 52 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2017 Discovery Sport: 39 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2019 Discovery Sport: 22 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2023 Discovery Sport: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2021 Discovery Sport: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2022 Discovery Sport: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Land Rover Discovery Sport problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 62 | 8 | 2 |
| Power Train | 42 | 9 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 6 | 3 |
| Steering | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Land Rover Discovery Sport model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Discovery Sport | 6 | 1 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2024 Discovery Sport | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2023 Discovery Sport | 3 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 Discovery Sport | 4 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2021 Discovery Sport | 4 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2020 Discovery Sport | 13 | 5 | — | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2019 Discovery Sport | 22 | 0 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2018 Discovery Sport | 22 | 1 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 Discovery Sport | 39 | 2 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Discovery Sport | 52 | 2 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Discovery Sport | 14 | 2 | — | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Land Rover Discovery Sport years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2016 (52), 2017 (39) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Discovery Sport year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Engine, with 62 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.