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3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.
3 known faults
Carbuyer cites the touchscreen infotainment system as the most frequent complaint from first owners (slowness, freezing) and mentions electrical faults that are hard to diagnose. A 2018 manufacturer technical bulletin (TrueDelta database, North American market) concerns update problems with the InControl Touch Pro system.
Fiches-auto identifies engine failure as the fault most reported by Sd4 owners (7 reviews, low volume). Carbuyer cites metal particles in the Sd4's oil, possibly due to faulty piston rings, and a few cases of catastrophic engine failure on the diesel V6. An LR Direct technical guide also lists the Discovery 5 among models affected by premature failures of the 2.0 Ingenium diesel. Few vehicles are reported to be affected.
Carbuyer cites the touchscreen infotainment system as the most frequent complaint from first owners (slowness, freezing) and mentions electrical faults that are hard to diagnose. A 2018 manufacturer technical bulletin (TrueDelta database, North American market) concerns update problems with the InControl Touch Pro system.
Fiches-auto identifies engine failure as the fault most reported by Sd4 owners (7 reviews, low volume). Carbuyer cites metal particles in the Sd4's oil, possibly due to faulty piston rings, and a few cases of catastrophic engine failure on the diesel V6. An LR Direct technical guide also lists the Discovery 5 among models affected by premature failures of the 2.0 Ingenium diesel. Few vehicles are reported to be affected.
Carbuyer says the air suspension pump can fail with age, causing the car to lean to one side; it advises lowering and then raising the car to check that it stays level. On a forum, owners report air loss from the dryer or a fitting rather than the compressor: the leak must be located before replacing an expensive part.
Carbuyer cites the touchscreen infotainment system as the most frequent complaint from first owners (slowness, freezing) and mentions electrical faults that are hard to diagnose. A 2018 manufacturer technical bulletin (TrueDelta database, North American market) concerns update problems with the InControl Touch Pro system.
Carbuyer cites the touchscreen infotainment system as the most frequent complaint from first owners (slowness, freezing) and mentions electrical faults that are hard to diagnose. A 2018 manufacturer technical bulletin (TrueDelta database, North American market) concerns update problems with the InControl Touch Pro system.
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
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