Question 1

Is the Land Rover DISCOVERY SPORT reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Land Rover DISCOVERY SPORT has 259 total NHTSA complaints across 9 model years. The most reliable years are 2022 (5 complaints), 2025 (7 complaints), 2021 (7 complaints). Years to avoid: 2016 (67 complaints), 2017 (61 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Land Rover DISCOVERY SPORT should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2016, 2017 Land Rover DISCOVERY SPORT. The 2016 model has the most complaints (67) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Land Rover DISCOVERY SPORT?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Land Rover DISCOVERY SPORT are 2022 (5 complaints), 2025 (7 complaints), 2021 (7 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	7	I am new to Land Rover Discovery Sport and a bit d...	Excellent Reliability
2022	5	Rear cameras(3) no access from menu. Shows a red c...	Excellent Reliability
2021	7	The vehicle has a transmission problem. The vehicl...	Excellent Reliability
2020	22	I drive a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, which w...	Above Average
2019	36	While driving on the highway with the eco system e...	Average
2018	36	1: GEARBOX FAULT.. UNABLE TO MOVE GEARBOX FROM PAR...	Average
2017	61	MY 2017 DISCOVERY SPORT WITH 22K MILES, RANDOMLY S...	Below Average
2016	67	TWICE NOW, I HAVE COME OUT OF THE AUTO START/STOP ...	Avoid This Year
2015	18	ENGINE LIGHT REPEATEDLY COMES ON INTERMITTANTLY DE...	Above Average

Land Rover DISCOVERY SPORT — All Years

Land Rover DISCOVERY SPORT — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid