Question 1

Is the Land Rover DISCOVERY reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Land Rover DISCOVERY has 292 total NHTSA complaints across 9 model years. The most reliable years are 2023 (8 complaints), 2016 (8 complaints), 2022 (9 complaints). Years to avoid: 2017 (91 complaints), 2019 (64 complaints), 2018 (51 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Land Rover DISCOVERY should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2017, 2019, 2018 Land Rover DISCOVERY. The 2017 model has the most complaints (91) with the top issue being ELECTRICAL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Land Rover DISCOVERY?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Land Rover DISCOVERY are 2023 (8 complaints), 2016 (8 complaints), 2022 (9 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2024	11	My car caught on fire while driving only 5 days, a...	Above Average
2023	8	I was in a parking lot adjusting settings via the ...	Excellent Reliability
2022	9	Car displayed a warning noting of an “an electrica...	Excellent Reliability
2021	19	This vehicle should be considered as a "drive at y...	Above Average
2020	31	HAD RECALL COMPLETED ONE MONTH AGO TO CORRECT GROU...	Average
2019	64	ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASING MY LAND ROVER DISCOVERY...	Below Average
2018	51	WHEN VEHICLE IS UNDER 10 MILES AN HOUR OR BRIEFLY ...	Below Average
2017	91	VEHICLE HAS SEVERE DEFECTS RELATING TO THE CLIMATE...	Avoid This Year
2016	8	I HAVE HAD A 2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT FOR 6...	Excellent Reliability

Land Rover DISCOVERY — All Years

Land Rover DISCOVERY — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid