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2019 Land Rover Discovery problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 64 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.7 times the median Discovery year — the 2019 model ranks #5 of 23 Discovery years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 16 reports (25% of the total).

64

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Discovery years?

Discovery NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted111 complaints1994: 16 complaints1995: 68 complaints1996: 111 complaints1997: 41 complaints1998: 44 complaints1999: 24 complaints2000: 36 complaints2001: 14 complaints2002: 21 complaints2003: 69 complaints2004: 32 complaints2006: 3 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 91 complaints2018: 51 complaints2019: 64 complaints2020: 31 complaints2021: 19 complaints2022: 9 complaints2023: 8 complaints2024: 11 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Discovery NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Land Rover Discovery problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1625%
Other914%
Engine813%
Visibility & Wipers58%
Latches & Locks58%
Speed Control58%
Transmission46%
Airbags35%
Steering23%
Body & Structure23%
Brakes12%
Fuel System12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Driver Assistance12%
Seat Belts12%

Does the 2019 Land Rover Discovery have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V393000Electrical SystemJune 1, 2023 · 29,861 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.

Consequence

Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798.

21V117000LightingFebruary 25, 2021 · 26,805 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.

20V694000Electrical SystemNovember 10, 2020 · 11,084 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving.

Consequence

If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land Rover's number for this recall is N400.

19V040000EngineJanuary 17, 2019 · 2,587 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.

Consequence

Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Land Rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N276.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The car would not respond, yet the battery was charged. Our local auto shop identified the issue as an electrical malfunction in which the entire driver's side was affected, meaning the lights nor car would turn on or activate in any way. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 3, 2026

“The vehicle was left in Reverse. the driver started to exit the car, the vehicle went in reverse, ripped off teh car door on the garage siding, bent teh "A" frame and continue in reverse slamming into a neighbors structure”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 7, 2025 · crash

“The camshaft is broken allong with the nit which causes our car to shut off. This defect has ben corrected on other autos like mine but my vin has not been recalled yet”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 24, 2025

“The vehicle was left in Reverse. the driver started to exit the car, the vehicle went in reverse, ripped off teh car door on the garage siding, bent teh "A" frame and continue in reverse slamming into a neighbors structure”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · October 7, 2025 · crash

“Windshield is leaking and during heavy rain it floods the cup holders and damages the electronics. Exactly like previous recall https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10173517-0001.pdf Windshield has never been replaced and the vehicle has never been in an accident. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · April 29, 2023

2019 Land Rover Discovery — common questions

Is the 2019 Land Rover Discovery reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 64 complaints put the 2019 model at #5 of 23 Discovery years. It is one of the Discovery years to avoid.

What are the most common 2019 Discovery problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (16 complaints), other (9 complaints), engine (8 complaints).

Does the 2019 Land Rover Discovery have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 Land Rover Discovery. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Land Rover Discovery years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Discovery years to avoid are 1996, 2017, 2003, 1995, 2019, 2018, 1998, 1997, 2000. The cleanest record among Discovery years belongs to 2025.

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.