2016 Land Rover Discovery Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 30,700miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine (2) and electronic stability control (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,700 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 425 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 35 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 30 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine2 40%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10966704, filed 2017-03, 6,800 milesEngine: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11235104, filed 2019-07, 96,000 milesOther or unknown: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11064491, filed 2018-01, 58,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,800 and 58,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 425 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10249842Jan 16, 2024Engine cooling. Potential manufacturing issue with AJ126 replacement engines.
- 10249843Dec 20, 2023Engine cooling. Potential manufacturing issue with AJ126 engines.
- 10243688Sep 29, 2023Electrical system. Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
- 10239018Jun 26, 2023Equipment, Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
- 10229586Dec 9, 2022Equipment. MHEV DC/DC Converter - Squeaking Noise From Inside The Cabin.
- 10222693Sep 28, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Mhev dc dc converter squeaking noise from inside the cabin
- 10222692Sep 28, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. Mhev dc dc converter squeaking noise from inside the cabin
- 10206255Dec 17, 2021Electrical system. Navigation voice guidance no longer operational after latest NGI update
- 10204122Nov 16, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Post 21A Update Apple CarPlay® Navigation Voice Guidance Not Heard
- 10204086Nov 9, 2021Electrical system. 21A SOTA campaign suspended due to an issue where CarPlay voice guidance would not work for navigation apps, such as Waze.
Other model years of the Land Rover Discovery
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | — | 5 | — | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 7 | — | 6 | — | 21 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 11 | 76,000 | 6 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 11 | 108,029 | 6 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 19 | 41,508 | 6 | — | 18 | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 39 | 53,000 | 4 | — | 18 | 48 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 37 | 14,144 | 4 | — | 18 | 59 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 55 | 25,000 | 3 | — | 18 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 5 | 30,700 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 29 | 76,688 | 0 | — | 12 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 48 | 73,000 | 1 | — | 12 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 17 | 70,000 | 0 | — | 13 | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 13 | 83,000 | 1 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 30 | 87,000 | 1 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 17 | 175,000 | 2 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 33 | 77,747 | 1 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 35 | 65,000 | 1 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 65 | 110,000 | 2 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 49 | 79,500 | 3 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1994 | 15 | 110,000 | 1 | — | 13 | — | Stable |
All Land Rover Discovery model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Land Rover Discovery have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Land Rover Discovery is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine with 2.
Has the 2016 Land Rover Discovery been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Land Rover Discovery reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,700 miles and the middle half falls between 6,800 and 58,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.