NHTSA Complaint #11476748 — 2023 LAND ROVER DEFENDER

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11476748
Vehicle	2023 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 23, 2022
Date Filed	July 31, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Stopped on an uphill grade, start stop on vehicle activated, engine stopped. Upon brake release, engine started, vehicle made uncommanded shift from drive to neutral, rolled backward several feet before brake could be reapplied. Land Rover has been aware of the uncommanded shift to neutral issue for sometime. Local dealer has a bulletin on this issue, but Land Rover has no fix, instead advising to manually disengage auto start stop every time vehicle is driven. Unfortunately, sometimes I forget to do this. It’s a problem.

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