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2019 Land Rover Discovery Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Land Rover Discovery, most often about the electrical (40% of complaints, typically around 65,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Discovery model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2019 Land Rover Discovery problems
Electrical
15 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The gearbox failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle decelerated, and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated there was…
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and entering the highway, the vehicle shut off. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off and restarted. The vehicle coasted after stalling. The vehicle was shifted into park and then into drive to continue driving. There…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 24%There's a water-proofing defect with the Discovery Land Rover (at least 2017-2019). I previously purchased new a 2017 Discovery new, and water entered from the roof and windshield and the dealer replaced it with a 2019. Same issue is occurring - with rain water entering from windshield and roof and flooding interior…
Engine
8 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and an odd noise was heard. Although the vehicle was able to restart, it knocked and shook very hard, rendering it no longer drivable. The contact referenced…
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and entering the highway, the vehicle shut off. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off and restarted. The vehicle coasted after stalling. The vehicle was shifted into park and then into drive to continue driving. There…
Speed control
5 complaints · 13%This vehicle has a very unsafe condition when accelerating away from an intersection, whether stopped or at a low speed, there is a serious lag before acceleration kicks in and the vehicle accelerates. It's like the vehicle is waiting (way) too long to downshift and pull away, and wants instead to slooooooowly build…
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and/or failed to accelerate. In addition, the check engine and coolant warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Land Rover carlsbad (5550 paseo del norte, carlsbad, ca 92008, ([phone]) where it was…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 13%Doors and locks
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: doors, hood.
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "door ajar" message was displayed. The contact stated that her daughter was seated in the rear seat when the rear driver's side door inadvertently opened while driving. The contact was able to close the rear driver's…
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear passengerâs side door opened unintendedly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact she had to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure…
Transmission
4 complaints · 11%Vehicle accelerator pedal lags significantly at low speeds when accelerating after slowing down to less than 8 MPH, causing unsafe situations when crossing traffic.
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that when attempting to back out of a parking space, the shifter was moved to reverse; however, the shifter failed to release from reverse. The vehicle was shut off, then restarted to reset the transmission, and at which time the shifter was able to be…
Air bags
3 complaints · 8%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Land Rover Discovery recalls
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will disable the unilatch keyless vehicle (kv) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 26, 2023. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n798.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 land rover discovery vehicles. The unilatch keyless vehicle (kv) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Lights: software
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began april 7, 2021. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n556.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc. (land rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 range rover, range rover sport, discovery, and range rover velar vehicles. The auto high beam (ahb) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. 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."
Electrical: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk: If the vehicle shuts down or loses exterior lighting while driving there could be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ground stud, free of charge. The recall began december 17, 2020. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-369-1000. Land rover's number for this recall is n400.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving.
Engine
Risk: Engine failure can increase the risk of crash.
Fix: Land rover has notified owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt, free of charge. The recall began february 12, 2019. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n276.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2019 range rover, range rover sport, range rover velar and discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with v6 or v8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.
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.
Questions about the 2019 Land Rover Discovery
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Land Rover Discovery?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (15 complaints, typically around 65,500 miles); other or unspecified (9 complaints); engine (8 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Land Rover Discovery have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 1, 2023 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Land Rover Discovery?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Discovery model year since 2000, with 38 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.