Discovery (LR4)
Data covers 4 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
5.0-V8-Gas
5.0L 8-cylView details
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Land Rover Discovery Unidentified Engine
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S/C LEV2 ULEV
3.0L 6-cyl / 340 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Land Rover Discovery, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery
On a used 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the fuel system (60), the engine (37) and the electrical system (23). 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.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on the 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery about the fuel system.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 37 owner complaints on the 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery about the engine.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on the 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery about the electrical system.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on the 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery about the transmission and drivetrain.
Recalls (1)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery complaints?
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery. The systems they name most often are the fuel system, the engine and the electrical system.
Is the 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery 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 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery have?
NHTSA has 135 owner complaints on file for the 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery 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 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery 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?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the fuel system, 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 have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2010-2016 Land Rover Discovery. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 135 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.