Land Rover Discovery problems by year
417 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 20 Land Rover Discovery model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | — | |
| 2023 Fewer complaints | 7 | 5 | — | |
| 2022 Fewer complaints | 9 | 5 | — | |
| 2021 Fewer complaints | 10 | 5 | — | |
| 2020 | 18 | 6 | — | |
| 2019 | 38 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2018 | 36 | 4 | Power Train | |
| 2017 | 54 | 3 | Electrical System | |
| 2016 Fewer complaints | 5 | 0 | — | |
| 2004 | 29 | 0 | Engine | |
| 2003 | 48 | 1 | Engine | |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 | — | |
| 2001 | 13 | 1 | — | |
| 2000 | 30 | 1 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1999 | 17 | 1 | — | |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1997 | 35 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1996 | 65 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1995 | 49 | 0 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1994 | 15 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Land Rover.