2021 Land Rover Discovery Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 36%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2021 Land Rover Discovery, 36% of the 11 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I am filing a safety complaint regarding a sudden and complete loss of power event while driving my 2021 Land Rover Discovery. The vehicle experienced a DC-DC converter failure with no warning, resulting in a sudden shutdown. The engine lost power, critical systems went offline, and I was unable to shift the vehicle into neutral. The vehicle became immobilized in active traffic, creating a dangerous situation. This incident occurred without warning and left me with no ability to safely move the vehicle out of traffic or rely on normal emergency functions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11732006, filed 2026-04“This vehicle should be considered as a drive at your own risk vehicle. Engine randomly fails to start using push button start in coordination with pressing on the brake pedal. Dash and gages indicated all electrical systems were on and no warning symbols were displayed. Repeated attempts by owner to start vehicle failed. Attempts using remote start app erroneously indicated that the vehicle was already in operation. Fail-to-start generally existed for 2-4 hours before the vehicle would randomly start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11436854, filed 2021-10“Received an error message stating reduced traction only 2 wheel drive and to drive with caution. Took it to the dealer to discover the software was not programmed for the 4wd modules”
NHTSA complaint #11436146, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 11022471Aug 15, 2025Audible clunk noise from rear driveline during low-speed throttle inputs.
- 11022470Aug 15, 2025Oil leaks from the transfer case area of the vehicle.
- 11020212Jun 13, 2025Customer reports of a low-speed clonk type noise from the rear driveline, audible during low-speed throttle inputs, often coupled with up/down gear changes. The noise is audible…
- 11020209Jun 13, 2025MIL on Instrument cluster.
- 11020204Jun 13, 2025Turbocharger coolant feed and return pipe o- ring leak
- 11018311May 9, 2025Vehicle cranks, but does not run when at operating temperature
- 11017749Apr 11, 2025Electrical system warning light will be on the instrument cluster.
- 11011026Nov 15, 2024MIL lamp on the instrument cluster. FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE INOPERATIVE
- 11010198Oct 15, 2024MIL lamp on the instrument cluster
- 11008614Sep 13, 2024'Stop Safely Electrical Fault Detected' warning message on the instrument panel.
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 2021 Land Rover Discovery
9 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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