2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 19 complaints, with Engine Problems as the top reported area.
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport has 19 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Engine Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery Sport
- Model year
- 2019
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 19
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 22
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 20 / 25
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
Most Common 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Fuel/Propulsion System
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Fuel/Propulsion System, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Inspection Focus
- Request service records for engine and fuel system repairs.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on engine and electrical systems.
- Check for any transmission or drivetrain issues during test drive.
Before You Close the Deal
- Request service records for engine and fuel system repairs.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle, focusing on engine and electrical systems.
- Check for any transmission or drivetrain issues during test drive.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport are concentrated in engine and fuel/propulsion system issues, with 8 complaints each. Electrical faults and transmission/drivetrain problems also appear frequently. The data is limited to a single model year and a low number of reports.
- Engine Problems and Fuel/Propulsion System each account for 8 complaints, the highest counts.
- Electrical Faults are reported in 6 complaints, and Transmission/Drivetrain in 5.
- Only 1 crash-related complaint was reported, and there are no recalls for this model year.
- Engine Problems
- Fuel/Propulsion System
- Electrical Faults
All 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Went on reverse vehicle shut off
It was not prior dash lights or warnings. I was driving and out of nowhere a light I never saw before in the dash went off. It said “Gearbox Failed”. Then a minute later the car shutdown. Diagnostic: the transmission was dead. Thanks God I was near my home and I stopped in the …
Transmission stop working suddenly, no lights ON, the car just stopped in the middle of the road. Turbo system cause sudden acceleration . Heat shields get rusty and break.
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 dealership for serv…
On my Discovery Sport HSE 2019 the engine light came on first. I made sure the gas cap was tightly secured. After a couple of days, upon starting the car, there became a rough sounding startup. The car began to turn off when stopped at red lights. I turned ECO mode thinking that…
Vehicle often on its own, slows down on the highway, while driving and will no longer accelerate. Very scary and dangerous I have to take my feet completely off the gas and try to press the gas to accelerate which after a few of these efforts I can finally pick up speed again. Th…
1. My land Rover switched between gears systematically from the drive state to the neutral state which resulted in a complete stop. Jaguar Land Rover Dealer in Rancho Mirage and Riverside said they can inspect it. 2. Was merging the traffic intersection with my mom [XXX] and t…
2019 discovery sport. The turbo charger suddenly failed at 62,000 miles. No prior warning before losing power and loud whining noise began lucky to get to the side of the freeway safely. I Had the turbo charger replaced with new OEM parts by authorized Range Rover repair facility…
Left rear Door Latching Mechanism. While the vehicle was in motion/operation the left rear door flew open. also there was no warning indication on the dashboard that the door had become open. the driver and the rear passenger who was sitting in the right rear could of been serio…
08/19/24 Monday Time: 3:05 pm Picking up daughter from school car completely stop while driving around traffic, started beeping, shift gear knob went down on its own and car stopped in front of school traffic almost causing an accident where I could have been hit. No warning sym…
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. A charging system fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or…
While waiting at a light in 2022 our 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport did not allow gear shift movement warning showed Gearbox alert we had to turn the car off & sit in the middle of traffic. It finally allowed gearshift to work & we then took it to Land Rover in Frisco,TX. Dealer…
When traveling the car does not accelerate properly sometimes losing power. Feels like engine might turn off. But removing foot from accelerator (gas pedal), then reapply, gets engine to respond, but very slowly. No warning messages.
When traveling the car does not accelerate properly sometimes losing power.
Unable to lock vehicle due to hood sensor going bad. Even if we disable still not able to lock the car which if was my only car and I went to the store you couldn’t go to another store and make sure your groceries are safe. Try to lock the car and the alarm goes off at random hou…
Rear hatch body welds have failed causing a rattle. The dealership took it apart and placed some foam and sound deadening material. But I was told if the problem was to reoccur, I would have to take it to a body shop.
While driving on the highway with the eco system engaged when you need to excelletate the car hesitated and comes to an almost stop until you click it out of eco drive I just completed the last recall which was almost the same thing
THE BLUETOOTH. WHEN ON A PHONE CALL SOMETIMES THE PERSON I AM SPEAKING WITH HEARS A LOUD HORN WHILE I'M DRIVING AND SOMETIMES WHEN I AM MAKING A TURN. I HAVE PUT IT IN THE SHOP TWICE WHERE I WAS TOLD IT JUST NEEDED A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THE SECOND TIME WHICH WAS A WEEK AGO I WAS …
BRAKES TO DONE FUNCTION PROPERLY! THERE IS CONTINUAL DRAG AND NOT COASTING DUE TO BRAKE ISSUE. HAD ACCIDENT BECAUSE CAR SLIDE 5 CAR LENGTHS WOULD NOT STOP. CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND NEEDS TO BE PUT INTO PARK AND RESTARTS WHEN HITTING BRAKE QUICKLY, HAPPENS ON FREEWAY VERY DANGE…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport.
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport Recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport. No recall campaigns are currently listed for this model year in the dataset, but VIN-level recall checks are still essential. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 19 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport?▾
#1: Engine Problems (8 complaints). #2: Fuel/Propulsion System (8 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (6 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 19 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport?▾
The 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.