2019 Land Rover Discovery vs 2019 Subaru Ascent
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Land Rover Discovery | 2019 Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 38 | 441 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 595 | 627 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 14,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Land Rover Discovery | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 | 160 |
| Power Train | 4 | 88 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 66 |
| Engine | 8 | 47 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 16 |
| Visibility | 0 | 15 |
| Structure | 2 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Battery drain | 0 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 24 |
| Stalling | 0 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 18 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
2019 Land Rover Discovery
2019 Subaru Ascent
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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.