Head-to-head reliability
LAND Rover Discovery Sport vs Honda Accord
How the LAND Rover Discovery Sport and Honda Accord compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
LAND Rover Discovery Sport vs Honda Accord: The Land Rover has 277 complaints and 19 recalls over 10 years, while the Honda Accord has 4,524 complaints and 38 recalls. The Accord's higher numbers reflect its larger sales volume. Both have engine and electrical issues, but the Land Rover often faces transmission problems. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the LAND Rover Discovery Sport or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
LAND Rover Discovery Sport
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact luxury SUV that can be costly to maintain once out of warranty. Over 10 years, it has 277 complaints (about 28 per year) and 19 recalls. Owners frequently report engine and transmission problems, such as slipping transmissions and stalling at speed. Electrical glitches, including start-stop failures, are also common. These issues can leave you stranded and lead to expensive repairs.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a popular midsize sedan with a strong reputation for reliability, but it is not problem-free. It has 4,524 complaints over 10 years (about 452 per year) and 38 recalls. Many complaints involve engine and electrical issues, as well as forward collision avoidance problems. Some owners report serious safety concerns like power steering and braking failures. Still, the high number of complaints reflects its huge sales volume.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | LAND Rover Discovery Sport | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 277 Better | 4,524 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 19 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 4 Better | 162 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 27.7 Better | 452.4 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 2 Better | 146 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 3 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
LAND Rover Discovery Sport
- 01ENGINE89
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM68
- 03UNKNOWN OR OTHER56
- 04POWER TRAIN53
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM36
Owners report the engine stalling or losing power while driving, sometimes multiple times in a year. One complaint describes a 2010 model stalling at 30 mph in traffic, requiring a tow. This can be dangerous and indicates potential fuel or ignition problems.
The automatic start-stop feature can fail, leaving the vehicle unresponsive when the accelerator is pressed after the engine shuts off. This can happen in traffic and cause a delay in moving, increasing collision risk. Other electrical glitches may also occur.
Transmission slipping is a common complaint, often appearing shortly after warranty expires. One owner reported a 2022 model with slipping at 44,000 miles. This can lead to rough shifting, loss of power, and costly repairs.
Fuel system issues can cause stalling or poor engine performance. While not detailed in the sample complaints, the high number of complaints in this area suggests owners experience problems that affect drivability and safety.
“I am reporting what I believe is a safety‑related defect involving the automatic transmission in my 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport, VIN [XXX]. Approximately five months after the factory warranty expired, at around 44,000 miles, the transmission began slippi…”
“While driving on the highway, my 2010 Land Rover Discovery Sport stalled at 30 miles mph in traffic. This is the 3rd time same issue happened in 12 months. 3/2024 driving on highway car would not go over 30 mph and felt like it would stall. Had car towed to d…”
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE1,006
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM895
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE837
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER746
- 05FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM602
Owners report engine rattling noises during acceleration and rough transitions between electric and gas modes in hybrid models. Some also experience sudden power loss with multiple warning lights, which can be alarming and dangerous.
There are reports of electronic power steering and braking systems failing simultaneously at highway speeds, causing a near-collision. Another complaint describes a tire failure shortly after a TPMS repair. These electrical issues can compromise critical safety systems.
The forward collision avoidance system may activate unexpectedly or fail to respond. Owners describe incidents where the vehicle braked or alerted without obstruction, or failed to intervene when needed. This can cause confusion and potential accidents.
Fuel pump failures are a known issue, as indicated by a recall for fuel delivery. Owners may experience stalling or difficulty starting. This can leave you stranded and requires immediate attention.
“Vehicle drove normally in the morning commute. In the afternoon commute it started normally and as i approached highway speeds the alarms started showing up. the Brake, hill descent system, abs, critical failure. the vehicle started losing speed and could not…”
“Vehicle makes rattling noises while accelerating similar to a diesel engine also rough transitions between EV mode and Gas mode also when you press the charge button the engine makes a very noticeable jerk once it’s on ,Honda does not want to fix my issue and…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
LAND Rover Discovery Sport — 19 recalls
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not prop…
The risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number…
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023 Discovery Sport, 2023-2024 Defender, and 2023 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The touchscreen in the center console may go blank at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, t…
The risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the touchscreen software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2025. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N972.
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Ro…
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may conta…
The defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not prop…
The risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number…
Honda Accord — 38 recalls
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identificati…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
The risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipat…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint sys…
The risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura R…
The risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls ar…
Buyer analysis
LAND Rover Discovery Sport or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has far fewer complaints per year (about 28) compared to the Honda Accord (about 452). However, the Accord's higher numbers reflect its much larger sales volume. In practice, the Land Rover may have more severe and costly problems per vehicle, while the Accord's issues are more widespread but often less catastrophic.
Key differences
- The Land Rover Discovery Sport has 277 complaints over 10 years, while the Honda Accord has 4,524, but the Accord sells in much higher volumes.
- Land Rover owners frequently report transmission slipping and engine stalling, while Honda owners report forward collision avoidance glitches and electrical failures.
- The Land Rover has 19 recalls, including seat belt pretensioners and electrical system issues; the Honda has 38 recalls, including fuel pump and air bag sensors.
- Honda Accord complaints include 162 crash-related incidents and 146 injuries, while Land Rover has 4 crash-related and 2 injuries, though these numbers are not directly comparable due to volume differences.
- Check for transmission slipping or hesitation during test drive, especially around 40,000-50,000 miles, as owners report failures shortly after warranty.
- Test the automatic start-stop system thoroughly; ensure the engine restarts promptly when releasing the brake and pressing the accelerator.
- Test the forward collision avoidance system and adaptive cruise control; look for unexpected braking or failure to detect obstacles.
- Listen for engine rattling noises during acceleration and check for rough transitions between EV and gas modes in hybrid models.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report to check for recurring electrical or transmission repairs.
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the transmission and electrical systems, especially for the Land Rover.
- For the Honda Accord, verify that all recalls, particularly fuel pump and air bag recalls, have been performed.
- Test drive both vehicles extensively, including highway speeds, to replicate conditions where failures are reported.
- Check for any outstanding recalls on the NHTSA website using the VIN before purchase.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | LAND Rover Discovery Sport | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 | 0 | 109 |
| 2024 | 0 | 219 |
| 2023 | 3 | 226 |
| 2022 | 4 | 252 |
| 2021 | 4 | 234 |
| 2020 | 13 | 362 |
| 2019 | 21 | 691 |
| 2018 | 44 | 1884 |
| 2017 | 188 | 537 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific LAND Rover Discovery Sport or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- LAND Rover Discovery Sport vs Honda Accord
- LAND Rover Discovery Sport total complaints
- 277
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,524
- LAND Rover Discovery Sport total recalls
- 19
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- LAND Rover Discovery Sport avg complaints/year
- 27.7
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 452.4
- More reliable overall
- LAND Rover Discovery Sport
- LAND Rover Discovery Sport top complaint area
- ENGINE
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE