Is the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport

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2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:12.449Z

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 14
Recalls: 2
Investigations: 1
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2015: 14 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2015	14
2016	52
2017	39
2018	22
2019	22
2020	13
2021	4
2022	4
2023	4
2024	0
2025	6

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

8 of 14 total reports mention: engine.

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Turbo failure

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-03

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

I received my vehicle back from a technician at Pep Boys following a test drive aimed at further evaluating the need for an alignment while in operation. The technician subsequently advised me that my vehicle required new tires and an alignment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-12

Engine light repeatedly comes on intermittantly despite multiple attempts to repair by dealership and address error codes over a period of over 2 years and over 20,000 miles (Many occurrences between 10K and 31K miles).

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-26

Fuel/propulsion system

3 of 14 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

Power train

2 of 14 total reports mention: power train.

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Car shifts into neutral unexpectedly. Will be driving and car will shift into neutral and flash telling me to select gear. Cannot select gear until I turn the car off and re-crank it. Has happened to me twice while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-22

Visibility/wiper

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.

Service brakes

1 of 14 total reports mentions: service brakes.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2016-06-21Exterior lighting16V274000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured September 17, 2014, to March 5, 2016.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

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2016-10-14Power train16V614000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3, 2014 and 2014-2015 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured July 15, 2013 through July 1,...

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the automatic transmission serial number and if required, will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport — pre-purchase inspection

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Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 16V274000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 16V614000 · Power train

FAQ

Is the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?: 2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.