There are no safety recalls for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2016 Land Rover Discovery problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 30,700 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2016 Land Rover Discovery complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 96,000 miles · reported Jul 26, 2019
While sitting in park at idle RPM I heard a loud thump from the engine compartment which was followed by an electrical system warning and an engine overheat warning. I turned off the vehicle immediately and had vehicle towed to my mechanic. When care arrived at mechanics shop the crankshaft pulley literally fell off the car. Upon inspection the crankshaft pulley experienced a complete failure that resulted in total destruction of the engine. Entire engine needs to be replaced due to extensive valve/engine damage.
Steering · at 30,700 miles · reported Dec 22, 2018
Steering wheel completely detached from the steering wheel column causing complete lack of steering control by operator while in motion at highway speeds of 75mph. Vehicle was traveling on straight away of a 4 lane highway 565 alabama with grassy median. Upon steering wheel detachment, vehicle veered left and into the median where brakes were applied until the vehicle slid to a stop on the other side of the medin embankment. No injuries occurred due to location of the incident.
Engine · at 58,000 miles · reported Jan 23, 2018
1.) water pump failed at 21,000 miles causing coolant to leak into the engine and the engine to overheat. 1 year later cylinder #1 lost compression in the engine making the car inoperable at 58,000 miles. Dealer indicates that the only possible repair option is a new engine at the cost of $21k even though they have no idea what is actually broken in the cylinder. Three independent mechanics have all indicated that the water pump is the most likely cause of the fault in the cylinder as it more than likely cracked a cylinder head when the coolant was leaking. My car failed with no warning while…
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 6,800 miles · reported Mar 18, 2017
The car was purchased new may 2016. In september 2016, warning lights appeared and the gear dial was nonoperational. The issue recurred in november 2016 and again february 2017. February 2017 was extremely alarming as it occurred while I was driving the car to work. I had to coast into a parking space and apply the emergency brakes. The issue just recurred again, today, march 18th while I was driving the car with children in it. I couldn't park and I couldn't reverse. I have to coast to a safe area, turn the car off and apply the emergency brakes.
Power Train · at 200 miles · reported Jan 22, 2016
I have had a 2016 land rover discovery sport for 6 days now. The vehicle has a problem while driving between 30 and 50mph. During this speed, the vehicle seems to be stuck in a higher gear and that results in intermittent jerks. This makes the ride very uneven. The problem goes away when the speed is above 50mph. I took the car to the dealer and the dealer says that the problem with every discovery sport. They should stop selling such vehicles till the problem is fixed or let the buyer know that this is case while selling the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Land Rover Discovery?
Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 30,700 miles.
Are Land Rover recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Land Rover dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.