2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport.

20152017
Complaints
66
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:32,231 mi
Crash-related:2
#212 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:46,056 mi
Crash-related:2
#36 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:47,324 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Engine Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
32,231
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
46,056
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,324
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,500
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
55,500
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
25,382
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~14,951 vehicles.

16V889000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
~220 affected

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.

16V274000Exterior Lighting
~14,731 affected

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.

Is the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport has 66 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (13 complaints, avg 32,231 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (12 complaints, avg 46,056 mi); Brakes (6 complaints, avg 47,324 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 43,171 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport include 7 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 14,951 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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