Roof Opening Panel Seal Adrift
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2019 Land Rover Discovery body problems
moderate Owners of the 2019 Land Rover Discovery have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the body at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of November 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Discovery | 4 |
| 2019 Discovery (this page) | 3 |
When does it fail?
Of the 3 body complaints filed for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners are still filing on this — the most recent NHTSA body complaint for this vehicle was logged 23 days ago.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
A creaking type noise from the roof area is heard while driving.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Creaking Noise From Glass Roof Panel
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Clicking/Ticking Type Noise Whilst Turning
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
The contact owns a 2019 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance. During an inspection, the technicians discovered that the fuel tank cover protectors were rusted. The contact was concerned that the driveshaft could strike the exposed fuel tank, causing a fuel leak. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer confirmed…
Had body trouble with your 2019 Land Rover Discovery?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2019 Land Rover Discovery?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 42,500 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Land Rover/Discovery.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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