NHTSA Complaint #11551479 — 2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11551479
Vehicle	2016 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 16, 2023
Date Filed	October 23, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The timing chain broke on an uphill and evidently ruined the entire engine. I was stuck in the middle of a 2 lane road with no shoulder on a hill. I had to direct traffic for 45 minutes to avoid any crashes or my car being rear ended. Repair will cost more than the car is currently worth. Seems to be a known issue. It was inspected by Land Rover Cincinnati. Check engine light came on 2.5 days prior to the incident - called Land Rover Service and I was instructed to "tighten the gas cap and wait a few days."

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