Most common 2016 Land Rover Discovery problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Land Rover Discovery complaints by model year
Best Discovery years: 2016, 2025, 2022. Years to avoid: 2017, 2019, 2018, 1996. Compare all years →
What 2016 Land Rover Discovery owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
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 extremely alarming as it occurred while I was driving the car to work. I had to coast into a parking space and apply the emergency brakes. The issue just recurred again, today, March 18th while I was driving the car with children in it. I couldn't park and I couldn't reverse. I have to coast to a safe area, turn the car off and apply the emergency brakes.
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 results in intermittent jerks. This makes the ride very uneven. The problem goes away when the speed is above 50mph. I took the car to the dealer and the dealer says that the problem with every Discovery sport. They should stop selling such vehicles till the problem is fixed or let the buyer know that this is case while selling the vehicle.
2016 Land Rover Discovery engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 9-speed automatic | 4WD | 20 / 26 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Land Rover Discovery a good car?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Discovery rates better than average: 77% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Discovery at the same age. It is one of the best Discovery years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Land Rover Discovery?
The transmission & drivetrain — 3 complaints, 60% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and stability & traction control (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Land Rover Discovery have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Land Rover Discovery. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Land Rover Discovery?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2025 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2019, 2018 and 1996. See the full Land Rover Discovery years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 Land Rover Discovery problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 31,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.