AI Damage2016 Land Rover Discovery: common problems
The maker issued 168 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 168
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: 4WD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Potential manufacturing issue with AJ126 engines
- Potential manufacturing issue with AJ126 replacement engines
- Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
- A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected
- MHEV DC/DC Converter - Squeaking Noise From Inside The Cabin
- MHEV DC DC CONVERTER SQUEAKING NOISE FROM INSIDE THE CABIN
- Navigation voice guidance no longer operational after latest NGI update
- Technical Bulletin
Both Keys Locked In Vehicle
- Post 21A Update Apple CarPlay® Navigation Voice Guidance Not Heard
- 21A SOTA campaign suspended due to an issue where CarPlay voice guidance would not work for navigation…
- XCL DISTORTION OR RATTLE NOISE PRESENT WHILE USING THE AUDIO SYSTEM
- Seat Power Height Adjustment Motor Inoperative
NHTSA lists 168 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Land Rover Discovery?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 168 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery?
NHTSA lists 168 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Land Rover Discovery from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.