2015 Land Rover DISCOVERY SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
51,005 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 14 complaints (57.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 21.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 14.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 7.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
Engine: 8; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Power Train: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Seat Belts: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Visibility/Wiper: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2018: 4; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11131985 · 2018-09-27 (September 27, 2018)
AS I LEFT THE STORE, I GET TO MY 2015 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT AND USE THE KEYLESS ENTRY AS I USUALLY DO. I GET IN AND CLOSE THE DOOR. I PRESS THE PUSH START BUTTON AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, THREE DIFFERENT WARNING ALARMS ARE GOING OFF. I LOOK AT MY DASH BOARD AND SEE THAT THERE'S A WARNING THE THE CAR ISN'T IN PARK, THEN THAT THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ON, THEN I TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON. AFTER THAT IT SEEMED FINE. I REVERSE AND BACK OUT OF MY SPOT. AS I'M TURNING, MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR SWINGS OPEN, CAUSING ME TO REACH OUT AND SHUT IT AN…
Owner-reported narrative. 43,009 miles reported. Look up ODI 11131985 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11377064 · 2020-11-30 (November 30, 2020)
THE BRAKE LINE (RIGHT FRONT) EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING, CAR ALMOST LOST ALL BRAKING CAPABILITY (OTHER THAN E BRAKE)
Owner-reported narrative. 40,040 miles reported. Look up ODI 11377064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11074321 · 2018-02-22 (February 22, 2018)
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. THANKFULLY WHEN SITTING AT A RED LIGHT WAITING TO GO. I GIVE THE CAR GAS THEN IT JUST SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL.
Owner-reported narrative. 59,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11074321 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11219985 · 2019-06-14 (June 14, 2019)
I NEED ASSISTANCE IN GETTING MY VEHICLE RECALLED. BACK IN MARCH THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE DEALER SAID THEY RESET THE CODE AND MADE A REPAIR TO THE ENGINE. LAST MONTH THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER BECAUSE I COULD NOT GO IN REVERSE. THE DEALER IS NOW TELLING ME I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION WHICH COST $11,000.00. THE CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. ATTACHED IS THE REPORT THE DEALER WROTE UP ALSO IT LOOKS LIKE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CAR BUT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. MY VEHICLE IS STILL LIKE…
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11219985 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11725406 · 2026-03-18 (March 18, 2026)
I see the NHTSA has issued a recall against Ford 2.0L Ecoboost engines for sudden loss of power. This model of Land Rover Discovery Sport also has the same engine in it. I experience this problem with my vehicle, at low speed and when cresting hills at highway speed of 45-55mph. is there anyway this recall can be expanded to include Land Rover? I can be reached at [XXX] if you have any questions regarding the validity of my statement. My name is [XXX] . Please help. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11725406 at NHTSA ↗