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2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE

The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $37,455 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The Discovery Sport measures 180.7 inches long on a 107.9-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$37,455 ($50,720 *)
MSRP with Destination$38,450 ($52,068 *)
Destination Charge$995
Engine
Engine TypeIngenium turbocharged inline-4
Displacement2 L
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke83.0 x 92.3
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Injection TypeDirect injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFour-wheel drive
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
Suspension
Turning Diameter38.9 ft
Dimensions & Weight
Length180.7 in
Width74.6 in
Height67.9 in
Wheelbase107.9 in
Ground Clearance8.3 in
Approach Angle25°
Departure Angle31°
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Land Rover DISCOVERY SPORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 9, 2016 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.

Consequence: If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is Q650/Q651.

NHTSA campaign 16V889000

May 6, 2016 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured September 17, 2014, to March 5, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the license plate illumination lamp may fall out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: Without license plate illumination, the vehicle may be difficult to identify at night.

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear license plate lamp housings, free of charge. The recall began on June 21, 2016. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P077.

NHTSA campaign 16V274000

5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Land Rover DISCOVERY

Owner Complaints

5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Land Rover DISCOVERY. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train3
Engine2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Steering1
Unknown Or Other1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 26, 2019 · Engine
“WHILE SITTING IN PARK AT IDLE RPM I HEARD A LOUD THUMP FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WARNING AND AN ENGINE OVERHEAT WARNING. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE…”
Dec 22, 2018 · Steering
“STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN CAUSING COMPLETE LACK OF STEERING CONTROL BY OPERATOR WHILE IN MOTION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 75MPH. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ON STRAIGHT…”
Jan 23, 2018 · Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Engine
“1.) WATER PUMP FAILED AT 21,000 MILES CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. 1 YEAR LATER CYLINDER #1 LOST COMPRESSION IN THE ENGINE MAKING THE CAR INOPERABLE AT 58,000…”
Mar 18, 2017 · Power Train, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
“THE CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW MAY 2016. IN SEPTEMBER 2016, WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED AND THE GEAR DIAL WAS NONOPERATIONAL. THE ISSUE RECURRED IN NOVEMBER 2016 AND AGAIN FEBRUARY 2017. FEBRUARY 2017 WAS…”
Jan 22, 2016 · Power Train
“I HAVE HAD A 2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT FOR 6 DAYS NOW. THE VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30 AND 50MPH. DURING THIS SPEED, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO BE STUCK IN A HIGHER GEAR AND THAT…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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