2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 40%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 40% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“We bought this vehicle in dec. 2019. After 10 months of driving all stability control and awd failed while driving. Com to find out there's a recall on transmission would have never knew without investigation. Still not sure who to contact. It seemed to be a problem for previous driver also evident in owner's manual. Was never told. I was driving sounded like the car was coming apart w every bump. On i65 interstate when it happened”
NHTSA complaint #11378412, filed 2020-12, 79,770 miles“On february 10, 2018, while I was driving on the freeway, the error message gearbox fault came on. At the same time, there was a sudden loss of motive power although the gear shift knob was still in the s position. I safely pulled over and switched off the engine. After the gear shift knob had retracted, I started the engine again by pressing the start/stop button. I was unable to move the gear shift knob out of the p position. After repeating this procedure several times, I was finally able to turn the gear shift knob into s again, allowing me to drive away. …”
NHTSA complaint #11072219, filed 2018-02, 70,000 miles“Recall p091 - our vehicle was not included in this recall however it suffers from the same dangerous safety issue. The vehicle shuts down while driving, even doing 70mph on the freeway. It appears to shift into neutral, with the dash saying gearbox fault and the gear shifter locking up. The car no longer revs and we have to coast to the side of the road. Very dangerous and we have had several near misses, including with a semi truck on the freeway. Landrover have done five (5) failed repair attempts via two separate dealerships. The problem remains unresolved. …”
NHTSA complaint #11154869, filed 2018-11, 12,000 miles“It is known the 2014 range rover/evoque has a terrible and repeated problem with the turbo /super charger over boost condition. It costs thousands of dollars to repair. This is due to a failed design with the exhaust system as range rover came up with a new design after 2014.”
NHTSA complaint #11331837, filed 2020-06, 82,000 miles“While attempting to enter highway from street to highway speeds, the evoque 2014 would not accelerate but rather rev at very high rpms for about 15 seconds and then jarringly slip into next gear. This occurred on 6 occasions, always on the highway and often as cars and trucks rapidly approached and had to slow behind me or swerve to free lanes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10694100, filed 2015-03, 3,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V614000Aug 23, 2016Jaguar Land Rover North America, LCC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2015 Discovery Sport manufactured September 17, 2014 through November 3…Covers: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2014–2015, Discovery Sport 2015
Related service bulletins
- 10180944Sep 18, 2020The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
- 10177179Jun 19, 2020The engine idle is surging following a previous repair. The engine will shut off intermittently and restart immediately with a key cycle.
- 10177158Jun 4, 2020The engine idle is surging following a previous repair.
- 10173433Mar 16, 20209hp transmission - extended warranty program
- 10173519Mar 3, 20209HP Transmission Extended Warranty - USA
- 10158983Mar 14, 2019The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated and DTC P2170-11 is stored in the PCM. A Restricted Performance message may also be reported.
- 10158982Mar 14, 2019The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated and DTC P2170-11 is stored in the PCM. A Restricted Performance message may also be reported.
- 10158973Mar 4, 2019Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated. DTC P242B-64 logged in Powertrain Control Module (PCM).Issue applies to AJ20-D4 engine only.
- 10158972Mar 4, 2019Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated. DTC P242B-64 logged in Powertrain Control Module (PCM).Issue applies to AJ20-D4 engine only.
- 10158971Mar 4, 2019Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated. DTC P242B-64 logged in Powertrain Control Module (PCM).Issue applies to AJ20-D4 engine only.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2022 | 1 | 20% |
| 2020 | 8 | 15% |
| 2019 | 1 | 9% |
| 2018 | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 | 8 | 15% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 17 | 27% |
| 2014 | 14 | 40% |
| 2013 | 6 | 13% |
| 2012 | 5 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
12 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
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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