What are the most common Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 4,650+ owner reports, the 2020-2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: ZF 9HP48 9-Speed Transmission Harsh Shifting, Panoramic Sunroof Drain Blockage and Seal Leaks, Ingenium 2.0L High-Pressure Fuel Pump Cam Follower Wear. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
The 2020-2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport has 4 known issues documented across 4,650+ owner reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Land Rover Discovery Sport problems?
Repair costs for known Land Rover Discovery Sport issues range from $100 to $1,800, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2015-2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport ZF 9HP48 9-Speed Transmission Harsh Shifting?
The ZF 9HP48 nine-speed automatic transmission in the Discovery Sport is notorious for harsh and clunky shifts, especially at low speeds and when cold. The transmission hunts between gears, delays shifts, and occasionally jolts during 1-2 and 2-3 upshifts. Some owners report the… Severity: medium.
What is the 2015-2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport Panoramic Sunroof Drain Blockage and Seal Leaks?
Like most Land Rover models, the Discovery Sport suffers from panoramic sunroof drain blockages that cause water to enter the cabin. The long drain tubes running from the front sunroof tray down to the A-pillars and from the rear tray to the C-pillars become blocked with debris. Repairs typically run $100-$800. Severity: medium.
What is the 2020-2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport Ingenium 2.0L High-Pressure Fuel Pump Cam Follower Wear?
The Ingenium 2.0L turbo engine in the updated Discovery Sport shares the same high-pressure fuel pump cam follower issue as the Evoque. The cam follower wears prematurely, reducing fuel rail pressure and causing hard starting and rough running. This is an emerging issue on newer… Repairs typically run $600-$1,800. Severity: medium.
What is the 2015-2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport Tailgate Wiring Harness Chafing and Breakage?
The wiring harness that runs through the tailgate hinge area on the Discovery Sport chafes against the body structure as the tailgate opens and closes. Over time, individual wires break or short out, causing intermittent failures of the rear wiper, rear wash, license plate lights… Repairs typically run $200-$800. Severity: low.
