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2020 Land Rover Discovery

2020 Land Rover Discovery

The 2020 Land Rover Discovery is a mid-size luxury SUV that seats up to seven passengers. It is available with a variety of engine and transmission options, including a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The V6 engine produces 355 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque, while the inline-four engine produces 286 horsepower and 302 lb-ft of torque.

People who like the 2020 Land Rover Discovery praise its comfortable interior, spacious seating, and impressive off-road capabilities. However, some people have reported issues with the vehicle’s reliability, including problems with the engine, transmission, suspension, and electrical system.

Engine

  • 3.0L Supercharged V6 Engine
    • Intake Manifold Failure
      • Description/Symptoms: The intake manifold can fail, causing a loss of power and acceleration.
      • Solution: Replace the intake manifold.
      • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
      • Recalls: LR21001
  • 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-Four Engine
    • Turbocharger Failure
      • Description/Symptoms: The turbocharger can fail, causing a loss of power and acceleration.
      • Solution: Replace the turbocharger.
      • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+
      • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

  • 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
    • Shifting Problems
      • Description/Symptoms: The transmission may shift hard or jerk, or it may refuse to shift into gear.
      • Solution: Replace the transmission fluid and filter. If the problem persists, the transmission may need to be overhauled or replaced.
      • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $2,000+
      • Recalls: None Found
  • 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
    • Transmission Slipping
      • Description/Symptoms: The transmission may slip out of gear, causing a loss of power and acceleration.
      • Solution: Replace the transmission fluid and filter. If the problem persists, the transmission may need to be overhauled or replaced.
      • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $2,000+
      • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

  • Front Suspension
    • Strut Failure
      • Description/Symptoms: The front struts can fail, causing the vehicle to ride rough and handle poorly.
      • Solution: Replace the front struts.
      • Estimated Cost to Fix: $600 - $1,200+
      • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

  • Battery Drain
    • Description/Symptoms: The battery can drain quickly, even when the vehicle is not in use.
      • Solution: Replace the battery.
      • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
      • Recalls: None Found
  • Alternator Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: The alternator can fail, causing the battery to not charge.
      • Solution: Replace the alternator.
      • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
      • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

  • No major exterior issues found

Interior

  • Climate Control System Failure
    • Description/Symptoms: The climate control system may fail, causing the vehicle to not heat or cool properly.
      • Solution: Replace the climate control module.
      • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
      • Recalls: None Found
  • Infotainment System Glitch
    • Description/Symptoms: The infotainment system may experience glitches, causing it to freeze or crash.
      • Solution: Update the infotainment system software. If the problem persists, the infotainment system may need to be replaced.
      • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,500+
      • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2020 Land Rover Discovery is a capable and comfortable SUV, but it has been plagued by a number of reliability issues. These issues include problems with the engine, transmission, suspension, and electrical system. The severity of these issues varies, but some can be expensive to fix. As a result, it is important to do your research before buying a 2020 Land Rover Discovery.

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