Land Rover Discovery owners have reported 85 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (31 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's oil pump (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Defect summary: repeated water intrusion (windshield, roof rails, rear door latch) leading to electrical damage. Electrical failures resulting in sudden loss of power, lighting, and infotainment. Critical safety system failures including: sudden loss of steering assist and brake assist while in Read details...
Low oil pressure red light when lowering the speed to stop. In 2003, Land Rover issued an tech alert #ta03 1201 for the oil pump failures due to their manufacturing error with VIN# 3a771801 – 3a808362. Below is the original text from their alert. Read details...
: the contact stated when the vehicle was purchased; the service engine soon light was illuminated. The dealership and owner's manual stated unless the light flashed, it was not a problem. Then while traveling 70 mph, the vehicle began to overheat and the engine made a loud noise. Read details...
There is a very serious issue in landrover Discovery 2017 that abruptly shuts down the engine for no apparent reason. On Nov 20th, 2020 my wife was travelling to pittsburgh PA on route 76 PA turnpike. Near bradfordford, PA the engine suddenly shut itself down without any pre-warning. Read details...
When driving at an undetermined speed consumer noticed the temperature gauge was reading high. Consumer pulled the vehicle off the road, and had the vehicle towed to the dealership. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. Read details...