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2024 Land Rover

Discovery Sport

Auto (S9), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Land Rover Discovery Sport: best and worst years
2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Closest available photo (2023 model year); you're viewing the 2024.

2023 photoEthan LlamasCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S9)EPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Engine & performance

HP
240
Power to weight
0.057 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.54

Efficiency

Smog score
7/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
7
Owner complaints
7 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency braking
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER27%
  • ENGINE18%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE9%
  • STRUCTURE9%
  • TIRES9%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 11 total.

Land Rover Discovery Sport: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

212 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 15, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERD052 Discovery 15MAY26

    The approach unlock and walkaway locking features are inoperative.

  • May 12, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM76404 - 12MAY26

    Vehicles may exhibit a ‘clicking’ noise from the rear of the vehicle. The noise may be heard from one or both sides of the vehicle when moving forwards or backwards. Action:

  • May 1, 2026ENGINEN892v3 - 01MAY26

    Arduous customer drive cycles have been found to accelerate the degradation of engine oil, leading to generation of engine oil sludge deposits in high pressure engine oil galleries of the engine and inside the Continuous Variable Valve Lift (CVVL) unit.

  • Apr 17, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERD052 Discovery 17APR26

    The approach unlock and walkaway locking features are inoperative.

  • Apr 17, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERD006 Defender 17APR26

    The transfer case clutch and / or All Wheel Drive (AWD) lock cannot perform as designed. This may show as a reduction in torque to the front axle during driving or as an inability to apply the AWD lock.

  • Mar 20, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERD052 DISCOVERY 20MAR26

    The approach unlock and walkaway locking features are inoperative.

  • Mar 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM000028 - 18MAR26

    Wireless Charger - Charging Interruption With iPhone 15 and 16 Devices

  • Mar 13, 2026SUSPENSIONTUCC_MAR2026_32

    REAR DRIVELINE CLICK - NOISE

  • and 204 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.landroverusa.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.