AI Damage2019 Land Rover Discovery: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Land Rover Discovery filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 334 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 39
- involving a crash
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 334
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 38% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 21% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 13% of all complaints
- 4 Latches, locks, linkages 13% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 13% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 10% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 8% of all complaints
- 8 Air bags 8% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 15 complaints (38% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 100.
- Engine: 8 complaints (21% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 19.
- Visibility: 5 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 11.
- Latches, locks, linkages: 5 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Vehicle speed control: 5 complaints (13% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
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
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: 4WD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 39 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 | 100 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 19 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 | 11 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 87 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Air bags | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The vehicle was left in Reverse. the driver started to exit the car, the vehicle went in reverse, ripped off teh car door on the garage siding, bent teh "A" frame and continue in reverse slamming into a neighbors structure
The Land Rover Discovery was in "reverse". Not aware that the vehicle was in reverse, the car door was opened and the driver started to step out of the car. At a high rate of speed (approximately 5-7 MPH), the vehicle automatically accelerated in reverse, the open car door hit the garage track and ripped the driver…
During an inspection, the technicians discovered that the fuel tank cover protectors were rusted. The contact was concerned that the driveshaft could strike the exposed fuel tank, causing a fuel leak. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start or unlock, requiring the owner to manually unlock the vehicle with the key. Tand and exterior lights independently flashed while the vehicle was parked in the middle of the night.
The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and an odd noise was heard. Although the vehicle was able to restart, it knocked and shook very hard, rendering it no longer drivable.
The gearbox failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle decelerated, and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle. The failure had occurred while driving on a busy highway.
Warning messages related to vehicle systems appeared after the water intrusion was discovered. The vehicle is no longer safe to operate due to compromised safety systems.
The hood will not open due to a faulty cable. Land Rover issued a TSB - LTB01208NAS4 for years 2017-2018. I have a 2019 with the same issue. Dealer refused to perform the TSB, despite me having the same issue. Uploading the TSB from prior NHTSA complaints. Please help.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 974 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 46% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Discovery has 12 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 39, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning…
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
- Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements
The BCM requires replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements.
- The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of…
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
- Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
- There is a noise in the front suspension
- When pushing the rear brake caliper pistons back during a brake service, the caliper piston dust boot may…
When pushing the rear brake caliper pistons back during a brake service, the caliper piston dust boot may become twisted or distorted if a twist method is used to retract the piston.
- Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or…
Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or become inoperable every 8-10 minutes while driving.
- A number of warranty return front lower control arms where the ball joint shows signs of damage due to…
A number of warranty return front lower control arms where the ball joint shows signs of damage due to over-articulation of the arm during removal and installation.
- Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
- MIL on Instrument cluster
- JLR Engineering investigations have identified reports of the Heating Ventilation and Air…
JLR Engineering investigations have identified reports of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning(HVAC) evaporator sensor not operating as expected
NHTSA lists 334 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 2019 Land Rover Discovery?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, visibility. Total complaints: 39. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (21%), windows, sunroof (10%), door locks, latches, handles (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery?
NHTSA lists 334 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 2019 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 2019 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.