Power Train Problems of Land Rover LR3

After a heavy rainstorm in [xxx] , my 2005 Land Rover Lr3 experienced catastrophic water intrusion through the a-pillar design flaw documented in Land Rover’s own TSB la501-007. When I opened the passenger door, ~1. 5 inches of water poured out. Immediately afterward, the vehicle developed multiple failures: flickering lights, radio inoperative, driver’s window stuck, abs warning lights illuminated, “transmission fault” error displayed, and the air suspension automatically lowered into its fail-safe mode. This is not wear and tear. Land rover has acknowledged the defect internally (a-pillar locator holes allowing water ingress into the footwell), but never issued a recall or owner notification. Flooding the footwell shorts the electrical/fuse boxes, causing cascading failures in braking, suspension, powertrain, and electrical systems. This presents a serious safety hazard as the vehicle may lose proper braking, suspension height, or drivetrain function simply from exposure to rain. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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The contact owns a 2007 Land Rover discovery aj. The contact stated while driving 30 mph while pressing on the brake pedal the vehicle delayed on slowing down without any warning. The contact desperately pressed on the brake pedal and the vehicle was able to come to a complete stop. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 213,000.

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After coming to a complete stop, the engine revved up, almost getting into an accident, had to stand on the brake in order to keep it from taking off, immediately shifted to neutral, engine continued racing while in nuetral.

Vehicle after coming to a complete stop stationary with engine running in drive, ie, stop light, stop sign, and pressure is applied to gas pedal the vehcle fails to move forward for several seconds, more pressure is applied to gas pedal to elicit response from vehicle and suddenly everything seems to 'kick' in resulting in a violent jolt as vehicle suddenly revs up and begins to move. Delay between forward movemet and applied gas pedal is several seconds and happens often. Vehichle has been inspected several times with no visible issues and no error codes believe to be present. When reading on the online Land Rover forums this is a very common problem and has resulted in what is likely to be several thousand transmission replacements before 85,000 miles and is not safe. Continues to take place since vehicle purcahse. I have replaced transmission at my own cost and defect continues to take place!.

2009 Land Rover Lr3. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission issues. The consumer stated the vehicle would not come out of first gear. According to the repair invoice, the transmission needed to be replaced. The technician found broken bolts in the exhaust manifold.

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The front and rear drivetrain failed and landrover will not cover the fault due to the fact the warranty just ran out two months ago? I believe the drive trian does not just fail overnight?.