Power Train Problems of Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover Discovery owners have reported 57 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's driveshaft (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Land Rover Discovery

The Power Train problem

There is a safety recall for the 2019-2020 Land Rover Discovery models. 414-01 safety recall: startup battery ground stud - insufficient ground contact Land Rover tech bulletin dated 09 Dec 2020 on July 25 my 2017 Land Rover Discovery lost power, instrumentation went haywire, and steering limp as   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

On my way home from picking up my grandchild there was some vibrating on the passenger side of the automobile. Than a loud explosion followed by rubber burning smell and lost of control of car. Managed to pull over car would not rolling had to engage parking brake. Had car towed home.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

2000 Discovery ii purchased off the show room floor from main line Land Rover in haverford PA in April 00. June 25, 2000 I was traveling 60 mph on the NJ turnpike when the vehicle went out of control , shooting off to the right sideways without steering control.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

I have faithfully followed the passport to service maintenance requirements and the vehicle was last serviced on 1/17/10. Upon delivery, the car was making a whistling sound, which I thought was a belt that needed lubrication. .   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

A new Discovery hse 2017 was leaking automatic transmission after being used for approx. 980 miles. The leak seems to come from the rear transmission / transfer case area. Based on observation, the oil weeps through the aluminium casing and drops in the garage floor.   Read details...




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