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At a glance
What can fail
The keyless entry system may fail to fully latch the rear passenger doors, allowing them to open while driving. The open-door warning light may also fail to alert you of this problem.
This page covers 6 recalls, 34 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery.
18–23 mpg combined
10.2–13.1 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Electrical complaints are the most common thread owners report on the 2019 Land Rover Discovery. Owners describe a range of failures, vehicles that won't start, lights and controls going unresponsive, and in some cases an entire side of the vehicle's electrical functions shutting down at once. The second most-reported area involves latches, locks, and linkages, with several owners describing the gear shifter getting stuck in reverse and requiring a full ignition cycle to free it. A smaller cluster of complaints centers on vehicle speed control, where owners report unexpected deceleration at highway speeds accompanied by a gearbox warning light and, in some cases, the steering stiffening up during the same event.
34
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Land Rover Discovery has 6 recalls, the most serious involving rear passenger doors that can swing open while driving and a battery ground connection that can cause the engine to shut off without warning.
The door latch issue stems from a failure in the keyless entry system's latching mechanism, and the instrument cluster warning light may also fail to alert the driver that a rear door is not fully closed. On the electrical side, Recalls 2 and 4 describe the same underlying problem: a loose battery ground connection to the chassis can cause unpredictable electrical faults, cutting power to the engine while the vehicle is in motion. A related engine concern affects Discovery models equipped with V6 or V8 engines, where the bolt retaining the crankshaft pulley can fracture and lead to engine failure, leaving the driver without power or the ability to steer normally. There is also a lighting software issue where the automatic high beam system activates without displaying an indicator on the instrument cluster, so the driver has no way of knowing the high beams are on, which can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers. One vehicle in the Canadian market was built and delivered with an incorrect VIN, which is a compliance matter rather than a mechanical defect.
At a glance
What can fail
The keyless entry system may fail to fully latch the rear passenger doors, allowing them to open while driving. The open-door warning light may also fail to alert you of this problem.
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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 →
What the fix does
Dealers will disable the keyless entry function for the rear passenger doors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Auto High Beam system automatically turns on the high beams, but the instrument cluster doesn't display that they're on, failing to notify the driver.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no cost to fix the display notification in the instrument cluster.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The battery's ground connection to the chassis may be loose or improperly attached, causing electrical problems and potentially cutting engine power while driving.
What the fix does
Land Rover will mail you instructions to have a dealer replace the battery ground stud on the chassis.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A loose connection between the battery ground stud and chassis can cause electrical faults, resulting in loss of electrical power or the vehicle shutting down while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ground stud at no charge to restore a secure electrical connection.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Your vehicle was manufactured with an incorrect vehicle identification number (VIN) printed on it.
What the fix does
Land Rover has removed this vehicle from the market.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley may fracture, potentially causing engine failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the crankshaft pulley center retaining bolt at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
