2024 Land Rover Discovery: common problems and reliability

The 2024 Land Rover Discovery has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag catastrophic crankshaft failure (tdv6/sdv6 diesel engines): sudden engine seizure, described as a widespread manufacturing defect and critical safety issue. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

7
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Land Rover Discovery vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2024 a good year for the Discovery?

Across the 7 Discovery model years we track, complaint volume runs from 7 (2024) to 186 (2017). With 7 complaints, the 2024 Discovery sits belowthe model's median of 51.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
3
engine
2
forward collision avoidance
1
structure
1
tires
1

Recalls affecting the 2024 Discovery

engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:filter/screen

Campaign 24V450000

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil int

electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converter

Campaign 26V248000

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 202

air bags:frontal

Campaign 26V389000

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain. Long-term owner reports express deep affection for the vehicle's unique character, unparalleled off-road capability, luxurious comfort, and…

  • Catastrophic crankshaft failure (TDV6/SDV6 diesel engines): Sudden engine seizure, described as a widespread manufacturing defect and critical safety issue. Frequency: very frequent.
  • General poor reliability / frequent breakdowns: Multiple, varied failures requiring recovery, including timing chains, brake lines, radiator hoses, and coolant systems, often at low mileage. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Discovery. See the full Discovery owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Discovery listings typically run $19,372–$59,555 across 2017 to 2026 model years.

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