Land Rover Discovery years to avoid and best years
Newer Land Rover Discovery years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2018 has the most complaints per year, at 4 (37 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 0 (from 9 complaints), 2023 at 1 (from 7 complaints), and 2021 at 1 (from 11 complaints). The Land Rover Discovery 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2018 Land Rover Discovery, 4 of 37 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
2022
2023
2021
2025–26
Land Rover Discovery reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Land Rover Discovery. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 20 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 20 |
| 2024 → | 2 | 7 | 5 | Electrical system | 20 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 1 | 7 | 6 | Electrical system | 21 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 0 | 9 | 6 | Electrical system | 20.7 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 1 | 11 | 6 | Electrical system | 20.7 |
| 2020 → | 1 | 18 | 6 | Powertrain, Electrical system, Engine | 20.8 |
| 2019 → | 3 | 38 | 4 | Electrical system | 21.3 |
| 2018 → Most | 4 | 37 | 4 | Powertrain | 21.3 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 21 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (common US gasoline engines; diesel may differ)
- Tire size
- 255/55R20, 255/60R19 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V625000 covers certain 2018 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles. The Autonomous Emergency Braking system may not detect objects in the vehicle path, increasing crash risk. Recall 19V603000 covers certain 2018 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles with Continental surround camera systems where the backup camera image may not display when backing up.
Frequently asked questions
Which Land Rover Discovery years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 0 (from 9 complaints), 2023 at 1 (from 7 complaints), and 2021 at 1 (from 11 complaints).
Which Land Rover Discovery year has the most owner complaints?
2018 has the most complaints per year, at 4 (37 complaints). On the 2018 Land Rover Discovery, 4 of 37 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Land Rover Discovery owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Land Rover Discovery years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Land Rover Discovery years are too early to compare?
The Land Rover Discovery 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What generation of Discovery does this site cover?
L462 from model year 2017 onward.
What does recall 18V625000 cover involving Discovery?
Certain 2018 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles: the Autonomous Emergency Braking system may not detect objects in the vehicle path, increasing crash risk.
Is engine oil filled on this Discovery record?
Not yet with a sourced US viscosity on this record — confirm from the owner’s manual for your engine.