2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2016 Jaguar Land Rover Discovery Sport is displaying a CHECK ENGINE light. After having it seen by mechanics I'm told the Turbo-Manifold is faulty-CRACKED-and must be replaced, not safe to drive. It demonstrates by having noxious fumes enter the cabin, causing ill effects-not operable subject to…”
filed Feb 8, 2026
“Crankshaft pulley and Crankshaft had a manufactured defect that caused the pulley to brake into pieces while standing at a stop intersection, multiple pieces of metal were projected towards the radiator, water pump, passenger wheel, serpentine belt, battery and other components causing considerable…”
filed Jun 9, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Engine problems in other Discovery Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Discovery Sport | 8 | 40% |
| 2018 Discovery Sport | 8 | 40% |
| 2017 Discovery Sport | 15 | 38% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.