Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V614000 Transmission may Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V274000 License Plate Lamp may Detach/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $14,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport has frequent engine issues, leading to numerous complaints. Other moderate issues in the fuel and power train systems contribute to a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $2,500–$4,500 | very common |
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 10,000 miles
- replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- brake pad inspection annually
- coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine misfires or rough idle
- unusual engine noises
- difficulty starting engine
- fuel smell inside car
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.