Land Rover Discovery Sport Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Land Rover Discovery Sport model year (2015–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Land Rover Discovery Sport Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 40 complaints
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 40
0 recalls · 27 complaints
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 27
0 recalls · 19 complaints
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 19
Best Land Rover Discovery Sport Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 1
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
1 recall · 1 complaint
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 4
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Land Rover Discovery Sport — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 9 | Good |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | Good |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 7 | Good |
| 2020 | 3 | 8 | — | — | 17 | Caution |
| 2019 | 0 | 17 | — | — | 17 | Caution |
| 2018 | 0 | 19 | — | — | 19 | Caution |
| 2017 | 0 | 27 | — | — | 27 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 0 | 40 | — | — | 40 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 0 | 8 | — | — | 8 | Good |
All 12 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Land Rover Discovery Sport Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Discovery Sport models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2015Mid-decade Discovery Sport units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2015 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Discovery Sport should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport if possible. It has 0 recalls, 40 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 40 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Discovery Sport to buy?+
The 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which Discovery Sport has the fewest problems?+
The 2025, 2024, 2022 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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