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All cars · Land Rover Discovery · 2011

2011 Land Rover Discovery. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints2NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes50%
Lights50%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
200000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 21V635000 Aug 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump / Mounting Plate/Flange

    Defect. Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedFuel tank outlet flange leak20202022

Manufacturer communications 276

Land Rover filed 276 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Front brake callipers appear to be leaking brake fluid
  • Vehicle vibrates/judders whilst braking.(deceleration could be under lift off/engine braking)…
  • A customer may report brake squeal from the front or rear of the vehicle since the routine

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Land Rover LR4 SUV 4WDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
5.0L 8-cylAuto (S6)4WD13 / 17 / 14Premium$5,550

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

198 videos about the 2010–2016 Land Rover Discovery, 15.8M views.

TopicVideosViews
Timing chain & engine6382K
Oil changes & service1258K
Infotainment, battery & electrical3100K
Cooling system271K
Steering & suspension244K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x4116K
Transmission & shifter18K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2008–2–Equipment & accessories
2010–3–Parking brake
2011–2–Brakes
2012–5–Electrical
2013–2–Electrical
2014–1–Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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