Discovery Sport (2009)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
3.2-I6-Gas
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2009-2009 Land Rover Discovery Sport complaints?
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2009 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the electrical system and the suspension.
Is the 2009-2009 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 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2009 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 2009-2009 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints on file for the 2009-2009 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 2009-2009 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009-2009 Land Rover Discovery Sport.
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 electrical system and the suspension, 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 2009 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. 30 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.