2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 36 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.0 times the median Discovery Sport year — the 2019 model ranks #3 of 11 Discovery Sport years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (8), fuel system (8), and electrical system (6), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
36
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2019 compare to other Discovery Sport years?
What are the most common 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 22% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 8 | 22% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 6 | 17% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 5 | 14% | ▼ down |
| Other | 3 | 8% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 2 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Latches & Locks | 1 | 3% | new |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Brakes | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“Vehicle often on its own, slows down on the highway, while driving and will no longer accelerate. Very scary and dangerous I have to take my feet completely off the gas and try to press the gas to accelerate which after a few of these efforts I can finally pick up speed again. This has been…”
“Vehicle often on its own, slows down on the highway, while driving and will no longer accelerate. Very scary and dangerous I have to take my feet completely off the gas and try to press the gas to accelerate which after a few of these efforts I can finally pick up speed again. This has been…”
“Vehicle often on its own, slows down on the highway, while driving and will no longer accelerate. Very scary and dangerous I have to take my feet completely off the gas and try to press the gas to accelerate which after a few of these efforts I can finally pick up speed again. This has been…”
“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 âGearbox Failedâ. Then a minute later the car shutdown. Diagnostic: the transmission was dead. Thanks God I was near my home and I stopped in the driveway. I…”
“THE BLUETOOTH. WHEN ON A PHONE CALL SOMETIMES THE PERSON I AM SPEAKING WITH HEARS A LOUD HORN WHILE I'M DRIVING AND SOMETIMES WHEN I AM MAKING A TURN. I HAVE PUT IT IN THE SHOP TWICE WHERE I WAS TOLD IT JUST NEEDED A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THE SECOND TIME WHICH WAS A WEEK AGO I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS AN…”
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport — common questions
Is the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 36 complaints put the 2019 model at #3 of 11 Discovery Sport years. It is one of the Discovery Sport years to avoid.
What are the most common 2019 Discovery Sport problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (8 complaints), fuel system (8 complaints), electrical system (6 complaints).
Does the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Which Land Rover Discovery Sport years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Discovery Sport years to avoid are 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2015. The cleanest record among Discovery Sport years belongs to 2024.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.