The Transmission May Exhibit a Harsh Downshift From Second to First Gear on Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Problem overview

The automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh downshift from second to first gear. Our technicians tell us that updated transmission control module software is available to correct this concern.

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles with this problem

3 model years affected

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Average mileage: 46,500 miles

(45,000 - 48,000)

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Submitted by Jim Taddei · May 29, 2025

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The Transmission May Exhibit a Harsh Downshift From Second to First Gear on Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles with this problem

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