2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 41%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 41% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,350 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When engine cold and shifting into reverse it will take about 2 seconds for car to start moving. My family is pushing on gas in that small window. When the car moves it is quickly accelerating startling the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #11173104, filed 2019-01, 4,000 miles“While driving approximately 30 mph in June 2024, my 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport unexpectedly displayed Gearbox Fault and Brake Fault warnings and shifted itself into Park while the vehicle was moving. The vehicle became immobilized in the roadway and could not be shifted out of Park for an extended period. The identical failure occurred again in July 2025 and July 2026. During the 2025 and 2026 events, the vehicle again became locked in Park and left me stranded. …”
NHTSA complaint #11754166, filed 2026-08“The Power Transfer Unit(PTU) failed catastrophically at the rear pinion. This is available for inspection until it is repaired. This could have caused a major crash, at the time I was on the interstate only going 30-40mph and was able to get to the shoulder. But if I had been going faster there was a possibility of me pole-vaulting. Unknown The component is currently being inspected by the dealer. It wasn’t involved in a crash so the police/ insurance aren’t inspecting it. There were no warning lamps, before and after the incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11552127, filed 2023-10“The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into park(P). Several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 55,700.”
NHTSA complaint #11674368, filed 2025-07, 55,700 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and the transmission failed to shift properly. The contact conducted was able to retrieve DTC: P1315, P0304, P0316, P054A and P0014. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11733602, filed 2026-04, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11025064Oct 14, 2025MIL Illuminated.
- 11020209Jun 13, 2025MIL on Instrument cluster.
- 11013970Jan 17, 2025Powertrain control module software update
- 11006072Jul 15, 2024Low coolant light on or smell of coolant from engine area.
- 11003769Jun 14, 2024Low coolant light on or smell of coolant from engine area.
- 10249854Jan 12, 2024After thermostat replacement, the instrument cluster says that the engine is overheating while driving.
- 10244864Oct 16, 2023Customer reports lack of power and/or check engine light on.
- 10242019Aug 16, 2023Lack of power, MIL on.
- 10240351Jul 17, 2023Misfire or rough running
- 10235433Apr 21, 2023Customer reports of 12V battery issues. These range from battery low warning displayed to no-start.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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