Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability Report
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported injuries, and worst problem areas. Data sourced from federal safety databases and updated daily.
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Land Rover Discovery Sport — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Worst Component | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2023Worst | 2 | 2 | 0 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Full report → |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Full report → |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 | POWER TRAIN | Full report → |
Most Common Discovery Sport Problems
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across recent model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Land Rover Discovery Sport Reliability
What year Discovery Sport has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport had the highest combined complaint and recall count among recent model years — 2 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2023 report for details on specific defects.
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has accumulated 8 owner-filed complaints and 7 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's national database. The 2026 model year stands out as having the fewest reported issues in recent data. Reliability varies significantly by year and individual vehicle history — always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Discovery Sport.
What are the most common Discovery Sport problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas for the Land Rover Discovery Sport across recent model years are: POWER TRAIN (1 reports), POWER TRAIN,ENGINE (1 reports), STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 reports), ENGINE (1 reports). These are based on NHTSA complaints submitted directly by vehicle owners.
How do I check if my Discovery Sport has an open recall?
You can check for open recalls on any Land Rover Discovery Sport using the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with accident history, odometer records, and other key information. Recalls on this page are model-level — a VIN check will confirm whether your specific vehicle's recall was remedied.
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