Discovery Sport (2005)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
2.5-V6-Gas
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Complaint Breakdown
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Land Rover Discovery Sport Unidentified Engine
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Land Rover Discovery Sport, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (3)
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY REMAIN ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED. HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC), TRACTION CONTROL (TC) AND CRUISE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS MAY ALSO BE ILLUMINATED.
ON CERTAIN FIVE DOOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPERATE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THE CHILD SAFETY LEVER IS IN THE "ON" POSITION.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DEFLECTOR PANEL CONTAINED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BUILT TO SPECIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2005-2005 Land Rover Discovery Sport complaints?
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2005 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The systems they name most often are the engine, the cooling system and the transmission.
Is the 2005-2005 Land Rover Discovery Sport a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005-2005 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005-2005 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on file for the 2005-2005 Land Rover Discovery Sport as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2005-2005 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2005-2005 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the cooling system and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Discovery Sport have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2005 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 16 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.