2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Discovery Sport years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. That is the most of any Discovery Sport model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is engine (14 complaints, 27%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 52owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 27% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 25% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 13% | 35,971 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 12% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 12% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 12% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 10% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 4% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 22,350 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 75,432 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 88,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls (2)
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Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Risk: If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured September 17, 2014, to March 5, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the license plate illumination lamp may fall out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P077.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, turbocharger failed at approximately 98,000 miles. Vehicle required turbocharger replacement costing over $5,000. VIN is excluded from the existing turbocharger class-action settlement because the vehicle is identified as having a BorgWarner single-scroll…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact pulled over to the shoulder lane to avoid a crash. No warning lights were…
Vehicle engine shut down and completely lost power. Technician inspected and found intake camshaft actuator came loose from camshaft. On this vehicle it simply uses tension from the bolt torquing. There is no keyway to prevent this. Vehicle engine is destroyed. Very unsafe design.
The braking system failed, specifically a brake line rupture/failure that resulted in a complete loss of braking function. The vehicle is currently located at AAA or IAA facility, because it was totaled after an accident. The loss of braking function created an immediate and severe safety hazard…
My vehicle just turned 10 years old. It has a little more than 66,000 miles on it and very well maintained. It was operating fine with no issues up until the day I went to get into it last Friday. I started it up without issue, put it into drive and found that could not steer it. I actually had to…
Other Land Rover Discovery Sport years
← 2015 Discovery Sport · 2017 Discovery Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Discovery Sport | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 Discovery Sport | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 Discovery Sport | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 Discovery Sport | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 Discovery Sport | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 Discovery Sport | 13 | 5 |
| 2019 Discovery Sport | 22 | 0 |
| 2018 Discovery Sport | 22 | 1 |
| 2017 Discovery Sport | 39 | 2 |
| 2016 | 52 | 2 |
| 2015 Discovery Sport | 14 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Owners most often report engine, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Discovery Sport model years, the 2016 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.