Discovery Sport (2008)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
3.2-I6-Gas
3.2L 6-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
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.
What to check on a used 2008 Land Rover Discovery Sport
On a used 2008 Land Rover Discovery Sport, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the transmission and drivetrain (36), the engine (18) and the electrical system (14). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 36 owner complaints on the 2008 Land Rover Discovery Sport about the transmission and drivetrain.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on the 2008 Land Rover Discovery Sport about the engine.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on the 2008 Land Rover Discovery Sport about the electrical system.
Recalls (1)
LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 12,353 MY 2008 LR2 VEHICLES BUILT WITH A SUNROOF. FAILURE OF EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT HAND SIDE SUNROOF GUIDE RAIL CAN OCCUR WHEN THE SUNROOF IS OPERATED. EXCESSIVE STRESS CAN DEVELOP IN THE OVER-MOLDED BRACKET WHICH COULD LEAD TO CRACKING DURING NORMAL SUNROOF OPERATION. IF CRACKS OCCUR AND PROPAGATE IN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE GUIDE RAIL, FRAGMENTS OF THE PLASTIC OVER-MOLD MATERIAL MAY DETACH FROM THE GUIDE RAIL AND OBSTRUCT THE OPERATION OF THE SUNROOF.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2008-2008 Land Rover Discovery Sport complaints?
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008-2008 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the engine and the electrical system.
Is the 2008-2008 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 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008-2008 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 2008-2008 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
NHTSA has 85 owner complaints on file for the 2008-2008 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 2008-2008 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2008-2008 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 transmission, the engine and the electrical system, 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 2008 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. 85 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.