Land Rover

Discovery Sport (L550)

2015-2025 · Midsize SUV ยท 8 engines
Best Engine โœ… Recommended (4.1)
649 NHTSA Complaints
0 Recalls
7 Fire Reports
21 Crash Reports
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Engine Reliability Ratings

LEV3 SULEV30

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 240 hp
โœ… Recommended (4.1)
12 complaints 4.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
6
engine
3
electrical
3
brakes
2
suspension
2

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (6 complaints)
Engine Issues (3 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (3 complaints)

AJ20P

2.0L 4-cyl / 237 hp
โœ… Recommended (3.8)
42 complaints 7.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
19
transmission
12
fuel system
11
electrical
6
brakes
5

Known Issues

Engine Issues (19 complaints)
Transmission Issues (12 complaints)
Fuel System Issues (11 complaints)

Td6 LEV3 LEV160

3.0L 6-cyl / 258 hp
โš ๏ธ Caution (3.1)
24 complaints 24.0 per year Diesel
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Complaint Breakdown

other
8
electrical
4
engine
4
body
4
brakes
4

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (4 complaints)
Engine Issues (4 complaints)
Body/Trim Issues (4 complaints)

GTDI LEV3 SULEV30

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo / 240 hp
โš ๏ธ Caution (2.6)
192 complaints 64.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
68
transmission
34
brakes
28
electrical
26
fuel system
22

Known Issues

Engine Issues (68 complaints)
Est. repair: $3,700โ€“$11,000 (10 reports)
Transmission Issues (34 complaints)
Typical onset: 40,000โ€“105,250 mi
Brakes Issues (28 complaints)

AJ20

2.0L Turbo / 247 hp
โš ๏ธ Caution (2.5)
26 complaints 4.3 per year Gasoline
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
12
transmission
7
electrical
7
safety systems
4
fuel system
3

Known Issues

Engine Issues (12 complaints)
Transmission Issues (7 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (7 complaints)

Same engine used in

Supercharged LEV2 ULEV

5.0L 8-cyl / 510 hp
โš ๏ธ Caution (2.3)
109 complaints 109.0 per year Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
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Complaint Breakdown

steering
68
suspension
39
body
9
transmission
7
engine
6

Known Issues

Steering Issues (68 complaints)
Typical onset: 63,022โ€“108,315 mi
Suspension Issues (39 complaints)
Body/Trim Issues (9 complaints)

S/C LEV2 ULEV

3.0L 6-cyl / 340 hp
โŒ Avoid (1.2)
76 complaints 76.0 per year
2 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
28
engine
20
other
18
body
18
transmission
10

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (28 complaints)
Engine Issues (20 complaints)
Body/Trim Issues (18 complaints)
Typical onset: 47,000โ€“50,000 mi

Supercharged LEV3 SULEV30

3.0L 6-cyl / 340 hp
โŒ Avoid (1.0)
136 complaints 82.0 per year Gasoline
4 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

steering
33
electrical
31
engine
27
body
22
suspension
16

Known Issues

Steering Issues (33 complaints)
Typical onset: 87,250โ€“121,064 mi
Electrical System Issues (31 complaints)
Typical onset: 58,000โ€“70,000 mi
Engine Issues (27 complaints)
Typical onset: 100,000โ€“110,000 mi

Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Land Rover Discovery Sport regardless of engine variant.

Engine Issues (153 complaints)
engine critical
Steering Issues (101 complaints)
steering critical
Electrical System Issues (99 complaints)
electrical critical
Transmission Issues (69 complaints)
transmission critical
Suspension Issues (55 complaints)
suspension critical

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2015-2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?

The 2015-2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport has accumulated 649 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Engine, Steering, Electrical System. As with any used vehicle, a pre-purchase inspection and vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Land Rover Discovery Sport engine is most reliable?

The 2015-2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport was offered with 8 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2L 4-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2015-2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport a good used car?

The 2015-2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport can be a solid used car purchase depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 649 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015-2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?

The 2015-2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport has 649 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2015-2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

There are 0 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2015-2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN โ€” check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Before buying a used Land Rover Discovery Sport, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Engine, Steering, Electrical System, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Does the Discovery Sport have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2015-2025 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. 649 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-04-07.

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