2018 Land Rover Discovery Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 22%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery, 22% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Upon acceleration from a stop or low speed, the vehicle noticeably lags causing a safety problem when turning in front of crossing traffic (left hand turn) or merging into traffic. This has happened multiple times and I have attempted to adjust my driving style, but yesterday was almost hit from behind while merging into traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11180086, filed 2019-02, 15,288 miles“When attempting to make evasive maneuvers during normal driving there is a very significant delay after stepping on the accelerator. This is an intermittent problem and seems to happen when slowing down and then trying to accelerate. This has already almost resulted in 2 accidents. This has been reported to the dealer and I was advised there was nothing wrong. The service manager informed me in person there have been many complaints about this, but that the company has not been forthcoming with a remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #11192668, filed 2019-03, 2,000 miles“There is a dangerous throttle lag when accelerating from a rolling stop. Many users have nearly had accidents like me. You press throttle and it does nothing for like 2 seconds then suddenly engine picks up... Its a gasoline v6 engine so its not turbo lag.... And when you are actually stopped and accelerate its just fine. Its just when slowly rolling its extremely dangerous!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11186692, filed 2019-03, 1,250 miles“Vehicle rolled back when in the park position. Vehicle had no occupants. Vehicle parked on an incline. Roll back occurred several minutes after shifter was placed in the park position and minutes after I exited the vehicle. Extremely worrisome. 2018 Land Rover Discovery”
NHTSA complaint #11398473, filed 2021-03, 27,000 miles“From a standstill, the gas pedal actuation causes the vehicle to launch instead of smooth acceleration. From a rolling stop, hitting the gas pedal there is a severe lag as the truck shifts to the necessary gear and moves at the expected rate, again lurching the occupants”
NHTSA complaint #11183392, filed 2019-03, 8,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038354Oct 7, 2026Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
- 11037144Aug 21, 2026Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
- 11035876Jul 17, 2026Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
- 11034937Jul 8, 2026Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
- 11033429May 16, 2026Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
- 11032430Apr 17, 2026Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
- 11031115Mar 20, 2026The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
- 11029858Feb 20, 2026The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
- 11024657Oct 17, 2025Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
- 11022603Aug 18, 2025Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 36% |
| 2020 | 3 | 16% |
| 2019 | 4 | 10% |
| 2018 | 8 | 22% |
| 2017 | 6 | 11% |
| 2016 | 3 | 60% |
| 2003 | 10 | 21% |
| 2002 | 4 | 24% |
| 2001 | 1 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 17% |
| 1999 | 2 | 12% |
| 1998 | 2 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 11% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery
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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