Worst 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 13 | 2 | — | 32,231 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | 2 | — | 46,056 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 47,324 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 61,500 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | 1 | — | 55,500 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 25,382 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,951 vehicles.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured September 17, 2014, to March 5, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the license plate illumination lamp may fall out. 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."
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2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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