2019 Land Rover DISCOVERY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
38 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
36,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 38 complaints (39.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 14 | 36.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 10.5% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 7.9% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 5.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 |
Electrical System: 15; Unknown Or Other: 9; Engine: 8; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Visibility/Wiper: 5; Power Train: 4; Air Bags: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 22 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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 8 |
2019: 3; 2020: 5; 2021: 2; 2022: 2; 2023: 7; 2024: 2; 2025: 9; 2026: 8
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 14 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 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 11385482 · 2020-12-29 (December 29, 2020)
ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASING MY LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I NOTICED THERE WAS A LAG TIME WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE WHEN MAKING A TURN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY UPDATING THE SYSTEM. THEY UPDATED IT BUT IT CONTINUED TO HAVE THE LAG ISSUE SO I COMPLAINED AGAIN AND THEY SAID IT'S THE NATURE OF THE CAR. I TOLD THEM THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND THEY CLAIM THEY HAVEN'T RECEIVED ENOUGH COMPLAINTS TO SAY IT'S AN ISSUE WITH CAR. I ALSO HAVE HAD OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SUCH AS THE NAVIGATION SCREEN GOING BLANK WHILE DRI…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11385482 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11404332 · 2021-03-22 (March 22, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT UNDISCLOSED SPEEDS, THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS FOLDED IN AND OUT INDEPENDENTLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRUCK WOULD UNLOCK INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LAND ROVER PARAMUS (405 NJ-17, PARAMUS, NJ 07652) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR UNKNOWN ELECTRICAL ISSUES HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED $1,500 TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11404332 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11513087 · 2023-03-21 (March 21, 2023)
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated after reversing and then shifting the vehicle into park, the warning light illuminated stating that the vehicle was in drive. The contact attempted to turn off the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact disconnected the battery, and the vehicle was able to operate normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the manufacturer stated the…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11513087 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11688432 · 2025-09-19 (September 19, 2025)
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and entering the highway, the vehicle shut off. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off and restarted. The vehicle coasted after stalling. The vehicle was shifted into park and then into drive to continue driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V694000 (Electrical System) and 19V040000 (Engine). The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V393000 (Electrical S…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11688432 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11471022 · 2022-06-26 (June 26, 2022)
Suddenly, one morning on my way to work the steering became extremely heavy and the handling became very dull. The steering wheel still turned the wheels, but it required a vast amount of effort where the previous day the steering wheel could have been turned with one finger. There were no noises coming from the steering column, or warning lights associated with the defect. No smells associated with friction from parts rubbing together, either. Totally silent. I consulted the manual and no mention was made re: what was happening. It had advi…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11471022 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11707362 · 2025-12-28 (December 28, 2025)
This vehicle is mostly garaged when not on the road and has approximately 33,800 miles on it. On 12/19/2025 I parked the car in a lot while I went to an appointment in Allendale, NJ. It rained fairly heavily. About an hour later I returned to my vehicle and found water dripping down the inside of the left side of the front windshield and mirror over and onto the steering wheel and housing, and onto the dashboard. I immediately wiped the water up and drove to my Land Rover dealer in Paramus, NJ where the car had been purchased new in 2019. …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11707362 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11594607 · 2024-06-16 (June 16, 2024)
On May 18, 2024 at approximately 4pm, my husband turned on my 2019 Land Rover Discovery from a cold start after sitting parked for about 20 minutes. We heard a slight rattle upon start-up, so he turned the car ignition off. He restarted the car after about a minute and we did not hear the rattle. We began driving the car and after about 2-3 miles, the car started shuddering and began slowing down but did not completely stall. My husband turned off the car again and we waited for a couple of minutes and he restarted the car. It drove fine for ab…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11594607 at NHTSA ↗