What are the most common problems with the 2019 Land Rover Discovery?

The electrical system leads with 23 complaints, followed by the engine with 16.

Has the 2019 Land Rover Discovery been recalled?

Yes, recalls exist for this year. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.

Is the 2019 Land Rover Discovery reliable?

Owners filed 60 complaints, led by the electrical system and the engine. These are unverified reports, so read them as a guide and not a verdict.

What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Land Rover Discovery?

See the fuel economy section on this page.

2019 Land Rover Discovery Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints does the 2019 Land Rover Discovery have?

NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery^[1]. The electrical system is the group named most often, with 23 complaints^[2].

60owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[3]

18–23MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints in several groups, and these are the biggest ones.

Electrical System. 23 complaints^[2]. Owners describe dead batteries, mirrors that fold on their own, doors that come open while driving, and warning lights that do not match what the car is doing.
Engine. 16 complaints^[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe a car that loses power while driving, warning lights that come on, and water getting into the cabin.
Unknown Or Other. 12 complaints^[6]. These reports do not fit a clear group, and the group includes crash reports.
Power Train. 9 complaints^[7]. Owners describe a delay when they press the pedal at low speed and a car that drops out of gear and stops in traffic.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 9 complaints^[8]. Owners describe the car hesitating or slowing on the highway until they lift off and press the pedal again.
Speed Control. 7 complaints^[9]. This group also includes crash and injury reports.
Latches/Locks/Linkages. 6 complaints^[10].
Visibility/Wiper. 5 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2019 Discovery is necessarily included.

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel (23V393), June 2023. About 29,861 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software (21V117), February 2021. About 26,805 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery (20V694), November 2020. About 11,084 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Engine (19V040), January 2019. About 2,587 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Discovery, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive^[16]	16 / 21 / 18	$4,550
Discovery, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive^[4]	21 / 26 / 23	$4,150
Discovery Sport Si4, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[17]	20 / 25 / 22	$3,750
Discovery Sport, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	21 / 25 / 22	$3,750

Safety ratings

NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: SUV 4WD^[19].

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2019 Land Rover Discovery with 3.0L 6-cylinder^[20]	258 to 340 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
DISCOVERY^[21]	196 in	78 in	73 in	115 in	4,846 lb
DISCOVERY SPORT^[22]	181 in	74 in	68 in	108 in	3,845 lb

How 2019 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Discovery model year. The 2019 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	53	4
1996	75	3
1997	37	2
1998	33	1
1999	53	8
2000	70	10
2001	44	6
2002	51	3
2003	111	3
2004	51	1
2015	14	2
2016	57	2
2017	94	5
2018	59	5
2019	60	4
2020	32	10
2021	15	6
2022	15	6
2023	11	7
2024	8	7
2025	6	3
2026	1	1

NHTSA's counts for the Discovery show 60 complaints and 4 recalls for 2019^[3]. Among the 22 model years listed, 17 have fewer complaints than 2019 and 4 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (1) and the most are for 2003 (111)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2019 Discovery?

The 2019 Discovery has 60 complaints on file, led by the electrical system and the engine^[1]^[2]^[5]. Some reports involve crashes and injuries, so the safety side deserves a look^[1]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. A recall history also exists for this year^[3]. Check the recall section on this page and have any used example inspected before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Land Rover Discovery?: The electrical system leads with 23 complaints, followed by the engine with 16^[2]^[5].
Has the 2019 Land Rover Discovery been recalled?: Yes, recalls exist for this year^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
How many complaints does the 2019 Land Rover Discovery have?: NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file^[1].
Is the 2019 Land Rover Discovery reliable?: Owners filed 60 complaints^[1], led by the electrical system and the engine^[2]^[5]. These are unverified reports, so read them as a guide and not a verdict.
What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Land Rover Discovery?: See the fuel economy section on this page.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Land Rover Discovery

1998 33 complaints, 1 recall
2000 70 complaints, 10 recalls
2001 44 complaints, 6 recalls
2002 51 complaints, 3 recalls
2003 111 complaints, 3 recalls
2016 57 complaints, 2 recalls
2017 94 complaints, 5 recalls
2018 59 complaints, 5 recalls
2019 this page
2020 32 complaints, 10 recalls

Compare all model years of the Land Rover Discovery

Other Land Rover models from 2019

2019 Land Rover Range Rover 80 complaints, 8 recalls

All Land Rover models

Similar cars from 2019: small suvs

2019 GMC Terrain 186 complaints, 3 recalls
2019 Honda CR-V 1,106 complaints, 8 recalls
2019 Honda Passport 282 complaints, 10 recalls
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe 229 complaints, 3 recalls
2019 Hyundai Tucson 385 complaints, 1 recall
2019 Jeep Compass 330 complaints, 2 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
23 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 67,244). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Land Rover Discovery model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Discovery, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
16 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 53,000). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the unknown or other component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the latches/locks/linkages component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 23V393, filed June 1, 2023: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V117, filed February 25, 2021: Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V694, filed November 10, 2020: Electrical System › 12V / 24V / 48V Battery. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V040, filed January 17, 2019: Engine. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Discovery, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Discovery Sport Si4, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Discovery Sport, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2019 Land Rover Discovery with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 258 to 340 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DISCOVERY: length 196 in, width 78 in, height 73 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 4,846 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DISCOVERY SPORT: length 181 in, width 74 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 3,845 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2019 Land Rover Discovery: problems, recalls and fuel economy