Hundreds of thousands of Land Rover Discovery 3 and 4 models house a serious mechanical flaw, a crankshaft defect in the 3.0L TDV6 diesel engine that can cause sudden, catastrophic failure at any moment. This is not just an inconvenient breakdown; it represents a genuine safety hazard with the potential to cause engine seizure or power loss at speed, risking driver and passenger safety.
These crankshaft failures usually give little to no warning. Signs like knocking noises or oil pressure drops are often ignored until the engine abruptly shuts down or seizes. The consequences on the road can be severe loss of power steering, braking assistance, and control that can quickly escalate into dangerous situations.
The sheer scale of the issue is staggering. With hundreds of thousands of vehicles globally affected, this is a widespread problem that demands urgent attention. Yet Jaguar Land Rover has consistently downplayed the defect, offering minimal compensation, a paltry 10 percent discount on costly repairs while failing to issue recalls or provide meaningful support to owners.
It’s a miracle that no serious accidents or injuries linked to this defect have been reported so far. But counting on luck is no strategy. JLR’s focus seems stuck on launching new models and woke marketing campaigns rather than resolving critical issues affecting existing vehicles. Owners are left stranded with ticking time bombs under their hoods and bills for engine replacements that run into thousands.
Jaguar Land Rover must stop brushing this issue under the carpet. The company owes its customers a proper response: comprehensive recalls, free or subsidized repairs, and transparent communication about the risks. Ignoring the problem endangers lives and erodes trust in a brand long associated with rugged reliability.
Drivers should remain vigilant for symptoms and push for official action. It’s time for JLR to stop spinning PR and start fixing the engines that are already on the road before the ticking time bomb explodes with tragic consequences.
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