2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport over 8 years — 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Discovery Sport years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (8 of 21), then Fuel and propulsion system (8) and Electrical system (7). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
The 2018 Discovery Sport has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 12 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (21 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"COMPONENT: Driver-front flexible brake hose (service brake hydraulic system), and the brake fluid level warning system. WHAT HAPPENED: While my daughter was driving at approximately 25 mph and braking normally, the…"
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"Driving 80 MPH on an LA freeway with children, "gearbox fault" message, total loss of engine power, forced to coast to the shoulder."
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"Went on reverse vehicle shut off"
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"It was not prior dash lights or warnings. I was driving and out of nowhere a light I never saw before in the dash went off. It said “Gearbox Failed”. Then a minute later the car shutdown. Diagnostic: the transmission…"
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"Transmission stop working suddenly, no lights ON, the car just stopped in the middle of the road. Turbo system cause sudden acceleration . Heat shields get rusty and break."
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport (5 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport (7 Seat) SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 16V274000 covers certain 2015-2016 Discovery Sport vehicles. The license plate illumination lamp may fall out, which can make the vehicle difficult to identify at night. Recall 16V889000 covers certain 2016-2017 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. Front lower control arm fasteners may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle. Recall 20V751000 covers certain 2020 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument cluster to alternate speedometer and odometer units between mph and km/h without driver input.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport over 8 years — 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Discovery Sport years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (8 of 21), then Fuel and propulsion system (8) and Electrical system (7). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.
Is the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2018 Discovery Sport has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 12 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.
Has the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport with NHTSA.
What oil does a Land Rover Discovery Sport use?
Common specs cite 0W-20 with about 7.4 qt including filter; confirm for your engine in the owner’s manual.
What tire sizes fit the Discovery Sport?
OE sizes range from 235/60R18 through 245/45R21 by trim; use the door placard rather than one size for all models.
What recalls affect the Discovery Sport?
Campaigns include 16V-274 (license plate lamp), 16V-889 (front lower control arm fasteners with Evoque), and 20V-751 (instrument cluster mph/km/h software with Evoque).