2020 Land Rover Discovery Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,802miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 Land Rover Discovery, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,802 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.
“Had recall completed one month ago to correct ground wire location. Two days ago the auto start/ stop activating while in a drive through, the warning lights came on where all safety features were disabled. Gear shifter blinking in d . Had to put transmission in park, then was able to put back in drive. When accelerating out of the parking lot at about 40 MPH the vehicle shut off. Starting back instantly, but displayed gearbox failure message. Made it home vehicle shut off in the drive way and wouldn't start back, the tachometer was stuck on 1k RPM, but no power to the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11415107, filed 2021-05, 14,802 miles“Vehicle warning lights come on including traction control and engine warning. Vehicle stops running after halting and then quits running completely. I had the vehicle towed 80 miles to the nearest dealer in Columbia, SC they reported that it was a loose ground wire on the battery and told me it was resolved. Less than a month later the same thing happened again and all 4 wheels locked up requiring the towing company to drag it onto the flat bed two truck. It was towed to the local dealer in Hardeeville, SC for repair last Friday and am waiting on a notice that they are working on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11489510, filed 2022-10“Defect Summary: Repeated water intrusion (windshield, roof rails, rear door latch) leading to electrical damage. Electrical failures resulting in sudden loss of power, lighting, and infotainment. Critical safety system failures including: Sudden loss of steering assist and brake assist while in motion. Vehicle stalling with the engine running but no drivetrain response. Gear shifter malfunctions leaving the vehicle stuck in gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #11690779, filed 2025-10Related 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 2020 Land Rover Discovery
9 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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