In the European service world, Land Rover transmission and driveline failures land on our lifts with regularity. 196 complaints across 27 year-model entries (2005–2024) is consistent with what we move in parts orders. The pattern repeats across model years, which usually points to a shared component supplier rather than a single bad production batch. 2 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Land Rover vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Across the 84 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 66,496 miles. Independent-shop repair on this category runs around $2,500; dealer pricing tends to run thirty to forty percent higher on European brands. Pull a transmission fluid sample if you can. Color and smell tell you more than mileage alone. If the fluid is dark or smells burnt, walk.
ProblemsByVin LAND ROVER / POWERTRAIN
27 model-year entries · 2005–2024
Land Rover powertrain problems
196 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Land Rover vehicles for powertrain issues. See powertrain across all makes →
Complaints
196
Recalls
0
Year-models
27
Avg fix
$2,500
8crashes
1fire
11injuries
2fatalities
Worst-affected Land Rover model-years for powertrain Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2008 Land Rover LR2
34 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2005 Land Rover Range Rover
21 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2009 Land Rover LR2
20 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2005 Land Rover LR3
13 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2010 Land Rover LR2
10 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2018 Land Rover Discovery
8 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
8 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
8 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2006 Land Rover Range Rover
6 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport
5 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2011 Land Rover LR2
5 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2006 Land Rover LR3
5 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
4 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
4 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2021 Land Rover Discovery
4 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
4 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2019 Land Rover Discovery
4 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
4 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
4 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2007 Land Rover LR3
4 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2024 Land Rover Range Rover
3 complaints · ~$2,500 critical
2020 Land Rover Discovery
3 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2019 Land Rover Range Rover
3 complaints · ~$2,500 severe
2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
3 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
3 complaints · ~$2,500 moderate
Common questions
How many Land Rover powertrain complaints are on file with NHTSA?
196 complaints across 27 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Land Rover.
Which Land Rover model has the most powertrain complaints?
The 2008 Land Rover LR2 leads with 34 complaints in this category. Next: 2005 Range Rover (21) and 2009 LR2 (20).
What does it cost to fix Land Rover powertrain problems?
Independent shops average $2,500 for powertrain repairs across the Land Rover lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Land Rover powertrain recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover powertrain issues on Land Rover vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Frank DeSantis, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Land Rover.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.