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2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport, most often about the engine (29% of complaints, typically around 43,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Discovery Sport model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems
Engine
15 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles.
The contact owned a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled in traffic and the transmission warning indicator illuminated with a beeping noise. When the vehicle was powered off and restarted, it was able to drive normally. The vehicle was later taken to jaguar Land Rover west chester…
The emissions light came on while driving in town. Upon diagnostic testing, it was the turbo charger that went out. Computer read out was "turbo boost building up pressure". The mileage was at 47,000 miles only. I had to replace it and replacement was $4825 new or $3661 for remanufactured. This is something that has…
Transmission
13 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owned a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled in traffic and the transmission warning indicator illuminated with a beeping noise. When the vehicle was powered off and restarted, it was able to drive normally. The vehicle was later taken to jaguar Land Rover west chester…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, and she heard a grinding noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the gear box fault, hdc not available system fault, and stability control not available -…
Brakes
7 complaints · 14%I was driving down the road, suddenly the 'critical warning message' and 'brake' lights came on. The car lost power quickly, with the momentum the car ran few hundred feet to stop. Then, the word 'gearbox fault' and 'battery charge' appear. The engine still run, but I was completely stuck, could not rotate the gear.…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes were inoperable. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a fractured brake hose. The…
Steering
6 complaints · 12%Twice now, I have come out of the auto start/stop mode after being idle. The engine seems to lag on engaging and both times my steering has been lost. Both times, my speed was not more than 5 MPH and it took a few seconds for the car's steering to return. Once I was turning at a light after being stopped and once it…
The contact owned a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled in traffic and the transmission warning indicator illuminated with a beeping noise. When the vehicle was powered off and restarted, it was able to drive normally. The vehicle was later taken to jaguar Land Rover west chester…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: body.
When using keyless entry, walking up to door and opening without unlocking, the door latch won't hold closed. Causing the door to swing freely. I've had to try to lock and unlock or start and turn off my truck. After 15-30 min, it will usually latch. But there's no concrete remedy. The first time it happened I didn't…
Door latch doesn't engage, door opens freely while driving. 2nd time reporting, no feedback! Brand has a issue. Dealer wants to charge for diagnostic and fix. It's a manufacturing flaw
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 12%Door latch doesn't engage, door opens freely while driving. 2nd time reporting, no feedback! Brand has a issue. Dealer wants to charge for diagnostic and fix. It's a manufacturing flaw
In february I noticed that my car was leaking oil. I took it to the mechanic and they said it has two holes in the transmission. They said it was a technical bulletin [VIN]. Consumers are being put at risk with oil leaking from the transmission to all over the car. At not fault of the consumer.
Electrical
5 complaints · 10%I own a range rover 1976 discover sport , and the infotainment system seems to reset while driving down the road. I paid over $55,000 for a luxury SUV, and I didn't expect it to reboot at 70 miles per hour.
Door latch doesn't engage, door opens freely while driving. 2nd time reporting, no feedback! Brand has a issue. Dealer wants to charge for diagnostic and fix. It's a manufacturing flaw
Fuel system
3 complaints · 6%When filling up the car with gas.. The gas will not flow at a fast rate. You have to pump the gas very slow or it will over flow; the pump will cut off; or it will spit out gas. This is every time you go to the gas station. The vehicle is stopped; turned off and no electronic devices are being used. I have tried…
The contact owns a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated his wife had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on january 27, 2017. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is q650/q651.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 land rover discovery sport vehicles manufactured may 30, 2016, to august 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 range rover evoque vehicles manufactured june 7, 2016, to august 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge. The recall began on june 21, 2016. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is p077.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 land rover discovery sport vehicles manufactured september 17, 2014, to march 5, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the license plate illumination lamp may fall out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (15 complaints, typically around 43,500 miles); transmission (13 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); brakes (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 9, 2016 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
- It is the most complained-about Discovery Sport model year since 2000, with 52 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Land Rover Discovery Sport years
- 2016
- 2017