Used 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 Discovery Sport, so we've included reviews for other years of the Discovery Sport since its last redesign.
Good Looks Bad Execution
Wes, 06/08/2018
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car and put about 16,000 miles on it in that time. I fell in love with the way the car looks, its road presence and general cache. That is where the love affair ends. Actual gas mileage is abysmal, about 15mpg mixed driving. An NA V6 would get better mileage on a car of this size. The engine does have good torque and get up when the transmission is not getting in its own way so that you can merge or fight to the death on the 405 in intermittent traffic. The interior is very clean and no fuss, which I like, but it is a bit annoying. Since most things are digital, you have to pull your eyes off of the road to get anything done on the screen. I realize this is a trend going forward, but it is making people worse drivers, including myself in this confounded thing. The interior quality is appalling for a car of this price. Its on the level of older Korean cars, no joke. EVERYTHING squeaks, rattles or bangs. The center console creaks every time I accelerate, the rear bench rattles and squeaks on everything but the absolute smoothest road and the tailgate creaks over every speed bump or small rock. It is by far the best looking small SUV on the road, but after that, this package falls apart.
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Failed from 2nd week and no repair
Mickey, 02/29/2016
updated 08/31/2016
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
35 of 41 people found this review helpful
Dealer does not know how to repair the car. The car failed after the 1st week I purchased it, then it went in and out from the shop for the following 4-5 months. It should have rang a danger bell when we found out that the dealership was over 60 loaner vehicles. They kept replacing the back up camera when the entire electrical system would shut off. After I asked if they had tested the cameras they removed, I got blank look and they said they did not know what do to. They always have to wait for a technical adviser from headquarters to tell them what to do. Battery error signals showed up and the dealership did not know what to do except blame us that we must be driving very short distances (not true) after 2 weeks they decided to change the battery. Remember the Lemon Law if you are in California.
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Stay away!!
neverbuyLR, 12/09/2017
updated 06/14/2019
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
25 of 29 people found this review helpful
I have had this car into the dealer several times starting with a coolant leak, failed water pump, computer system failures. The dealer didn't do all the work they said they did or the problems I had, wouldn't have happened. One cylinder lost compression at 58,000 miles with no warning. After three months of dealing with Jaguar Land Rover USA, LLC they replaced the engine, however, everytime I picked up the car upon completion of repairs there was still problems with the engine. After the third time, Jaguar Land Rover refused to do anything. Everyone was so busy pointing fingers at each other that they forgot they were leaving a customer with no car. They wouldn't even offer me rebates to help me buy a new car. Sad. Even with their own mechanics and parts they couldn't even get the car running. It was absolutely disgusting how badly Jaguar Land Rover, LLC handled this situation. You know when their own peers are shocked that they didn't replace the car, it is pretty bad. Apparently, they only do the right thing when a judge tells them too. Stay away from these cars. They are fun to drive, but Jaguar Land Rover will leave you high and dry if something goes wrong. I took an $8,000 loss on this car. They know nothing about customer service and don't care if their customers buy another car or not.
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Very Happy I got this
BBN, 08/18/2016
updated 02/22/2022
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
Got this car (a loaner with 700 miles on odometer) a little less than a month and drove under 1000 miles. So far, like the car very much. Got SE model with Clmate package, Navigation and 11 speaker upgrade. Got the 19" inch alloy wheel (without extra cost). Things to like - Handling is excellent. All around visibility is very good. Side mirrors are the best I ever had. Seats feel firm and nice. Feels very spacious inside. Overall material quality has the luxury feel. I drive to work 16 miles each way - 8 miles highway and 8 miles local. Getting 30-34 MPG combined without A/C. 27-30 MPG average running a/c. 25-28 MPG with family of 4 and running a/c. So, much better than the 20-26 MPG listed. Engine is very smooth except when accelerating very suddenly. Radio / speakers are fantastic at higher volumes and with HD stations. Things not to like - The rear hatch feels flimsy. The panel below the glass squeaks a bit. No CD player. Radio is just OK at lower volumes. Rides a little truck-like. Other thoughts - Should suggest getting the higher trim level HSE to get many of the fancy features. SE does not get front fog lights. Wish it did. Update in Feb 2020... Had the car for 3 and half years and drove for 50,000 miles. The car has been trouble free. Needed new breaks at around 35,000 miles and tires at 48,000 miles. Still drives like new. No squeaks and rattles. The service costs are a little higher than normal. My dealer currently charges 650 dollars for 10,000 miles service. Other than that cost, no complaints. Update - Feb 2022 Currently has about 70,000 miles. Has been completely trouble-free. Breaks needed to be replaced every 35,000 miles. Replaced Halogen headlights with LED headlights (for the same cost as Halogen replacements) that improved visibility in rural roads. Runs like a champ.
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Everything but the Acceleration
Lee, 08/27/2016
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have had my Discovery since December 2015, and while I absolutely love the look and comfort the acceleration is horrible. I actually thought something was wrong with the vehicle after a few weeks of having it. I wish I had given it a longer test drive before purchasing.
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