2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vs 2016 Subaru Forester
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport | 2016 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 408 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 281 | 445 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 39 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 25–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 39,884 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Land Rover Discovery Sport | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 93 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 96 |
| Engine | 13 | 60 |
| Power Train | 13 | 49 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 37 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 24 |
| Steering | 5 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 30 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 18 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
2016 Subaru Forester
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.