This page covers 2 recalls and 48 owner complaints for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Powertrain and engine complaints make up the largest share of what 2016 Discovery Sport owners report. On the powertrain side, electric power steering failures come up repeatedly, owners describe suddenly losing steering response while driving or maneuvering at low speeds, in some cases tracing it to bolts shearing off the motor mount. Engine complaints center on cracked turbo manifolds, with owners noting fumes entering the cabin and the vehicle becoming undrivable, plus at least one report of a crankshaft pulley disintegrating at a stop and sending fragments into surrounding components. A handful of structural complaints round out the picture. A separate recurring thread involves the telematics unit losing connectivity after 2G/3G network shutdowns, which owners report disables remote access features and the emergency SOS function.
48
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
By System
The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport has 2 recalls, the more serious being a front suspension fastener that can fail and cause the steering knuckle to separate, compromising vehicle handling and raising the risk of a crash.
The second recall involves the license plate light, which can fall out of its housing, leaving the plate unlit at night and making the vehicle harder to identify from behind.
At a glance
What can fail
Front lower control arm fasteners may fail due to an assembly error, possibly causing the steering knuckle to separate.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the hardware connecting the front lower control arm to the knuckle at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The rear license plate illumination lamp may fall out of its housing, leaving the plate unlit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
