Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport Reliable?
2015–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Land Rover Discovery Sport Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 94 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 90 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 93 | Excellent |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 91 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 82 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 17 | — | — | 83 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 1 | 19 | — | — | 76 | Good |
| 2017 | 2 | 27 | — | — | 63 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Discovery Sport Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Discovery Sport scores 16 points above the average suv — a strong result.
Known Land Rover Discovery Sport Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 78 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?+
The Land Rover Discovery Sport scores 84/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 10 recall campaigns and 78 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Discovery Sport is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2025 Discovery Sport achieved the highest reliability score of 94/100 with 1 recall and 1 complaints.
How many miles does a Discovery Sport last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Land Rover Discovery Sport owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Discovery Sport will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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