Land Rover Discovery Sport years to avoid
The Land Rover Discovery Sport years to avoid are 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2015 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2024 is the cleanest year on record.
276
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
2015–2025
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Discovery Sport years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | High complaints + open investigation | 70 | |
| 2017 | High complaints + open investigation | 61 | |
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 40 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 38 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 18 |
Every Discovery Sport year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 23 | 4 | |
| 2019avoid | 38 | 0 | |
| 2018avoid | 40 | 1 | |
| 2017avoid | 61 | 2 | |
| 2016avoid | 70 | 2 | |
| 2015avoid | 18 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Land Rover Discovery Sport years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Discovery Sport years to avoid are 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2015. The cleanest year on record is 2024.
What is the best year for the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
By complaint volume, 2024 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Discovery Sport years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
Across all model years, the Discovery Sport has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 276 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.