All Reported Problems
Every documented issue for this vehicle, organized by category
Documentation Opacity
2 issues reported
The Land Rover Discovery Sport's InControl connected services have a separate privacy policy not covered in the main vehicle documentation, which may conceal additional telematics data collection and ...
Ongoing subscription costs for the Discovery Sport's connected services like InControl are not publicly disclosed by Land Rover. Buyers cannot determine these recurring fees before purchase, making it...
Electronic Alerts & Nags
3 issues reported
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) displays dashboard warnings when tire pressures are low or sensors malfunction. Owners report these alerts appearing unexpectedly.
Dashboard icons alert drivers that the vehicle is low on coolant, even when levels are adequate. This creates unnecessary concern about engine overheating risks.
The oil pressure warning lamp illuminates on the dashboard, signaling potential low oil or lubrication issues. Owners experience this nag without confirmed problems.
Interface Friction
3 issues reported
The Terrain Response system allows drivers to select modes like Comfort or Terrain for optimized handling on different surfaces. Owners report the Comfort Mode light flashing when attempting to switch...
The vehicle's Bluetooth system pairs with phones for hands-free calling and music streaming. Owners report persistent Bluetooth issues preventing reliable connections.
The Land Rover Remote app allows smartphone control of vehicle features like locking and preconditioning. Users report the app getting stuck in sleep mode, rendering it unresponsive.
OTA Behavior
2 issues reported
The Land Rover Discovery Sport's over-the-air (OTA) software update feature attempts to install updates wirelessly but frequently fails with a 'battery low' error message, preventing completion. Owner...
The powertrain control module (PCM) in the Discovery Sport required a software update as part of a safety recall to address potential issues.
Privacy & Surveillance
10 issues reported
The Land Rover Discovery Sport's connected systems, like InControl and Pivi Pro, collect geolocation data such as your vehicle's general physical location. Owners express concern over this tracking vi...
JLR gathers commercial details from the Discovery Sport including service history, warranty info, product preferences, vehicle configurations, purchases/leases, and VINs through connected services. Th...
JLR's systems in the Discovery Sport collect audio and visual information, such as call recordings and images, potentially from vehicle cameras or voice systems like InControl. Owners are concerned ab...
The vehicle's connected features collect unique identifiers including driver's license number, payment details, and state ID card number alongside names and contact info. This raises surveillance fear...
JLR sells and shares all categories of personal information from the Discovery Sport—including identifiers, geolocation, audio/visual data, and inferences—with third parties. This practice is a major ...
JLR discloses Discovery Sport personal information to retailers, service providers, partners like SIRIUS XM, affiliates, and law enforcement. Owners worry about uncontrolled data spreading beyond JLR ...
JLR retains Discovery Sport personal information per an unspecified retention policy, with no clear deletion timelines provided. This lack of transparency fuels long-term surveillance concerns.
To use connected services like InControl, Touch Pro, or Pivi Pro in the Discovery Sport, owners must accept JLR's legal terms, limiting opt-out options for essential features. This forced consent is s...
Opting out of JLR selling/sharing Discovery Sport data requires identity verification via web form, email, or phone, but may not stop all disclosures. Owners find this process cumbersome and incomplet...
JLR uses Discovery Sport vehicle data for R&D to monitor performance and predict trends. This ongoing analysis of driving data alarms owners about perpetual surveillance.
Software Stability
1 issue reported
The Pivi Pro infotainment system is the vehicle's touchscreen interface for navigation, media, and connectivity. Owners report laggy response times, dated graphics, questionable navigation accuracy, a...
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