Land Rover Gearbox Fault
Gearbox Fault
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For certain 2025 US Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, JLR identified a condition that may display a “Gearbox Fault” warning and may prevent selection of Drive (D) or Reverse (R).
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1. What does Gearbox Fault mean?
For certain 2025 US Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, JLR identified a condition that may display a “Gearbox Fault” warning and may prevent selection of Drive (D) or Reverse (R).
2. Technical explanation
Verified evidence from NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11020303 (SSM76346, dated June 17, 2025) states that JLR Engineering identified that some vehicles may display a “Gearbox Fault” warning message in the instrument-panel cluster. The communication also states that a customer may report being unable to select Drive (D) or Reverse (R). The supplied evidence does not establish the technical root cause or repair procedure.
3. What system is affected?
Transmission/gearbox warning and gear-selection function. A more specific component or subsystem is not yet established by verified evidence.
4. How serious is this code?
Unknown. The verified communication identifies a potential inability to select Drive or Reverse, but does not provide a severity classification.
5. Symptoms you may notice
- “Gearbox Fault” warning message displayed in the instrument-panel cluster.
- Unable to select Drive (D) or Reverse (R).
6. Possible causes
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Unknown. Verified evidence states that some affected vehicles may be unable to select Drive (D) or Reverse (R).
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- If Drive or Reverse cannot be selected, do not attempt to force gear selection.
- Arrange assessment by an authorized Land Rover retailer/service provider if the warning is present or Drive/Reverse cannot be selected.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm whether the instrument panel displays the “Gearbox Fault” warning.
- Confirm whether Drive (D) and Reverse (R) can be selected.
- Do not perform gearbox or high-voltage system repairs without qualified service support.
11. When to contact service
Contact an authorized Land Rover retailer/service provider for diagnosis, particularly if the vehicle cannot select Drive or Reverse.
12. What the service center may check
- Check for the “Gearbox Fault” warning message in the instrument-panel cluster.
- Verify whether Drive (D) and Reverse (R) can be selected.
- Review NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11020303 / JLR SSM76346 for applicable service guidance.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Land Rover Range Rover · 2025 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11020303: SSM76346 - 17JUN25, published June 18, 2025. It concerns some vehicles displaying a “Gearbox Fault” warning and possible inability to select Drive or Reverse.
16. Recall information
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Applicable verified evidence: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11020303, JLR SSM76346 - 17JUN25. Applicability supplied: 2025 Land Rover Range Rover, US. The communication references V8 twin-turbo 4.4L petrol and Ingenium 3.0L I6 petrol PHEV vehicles.
19. Frequently asked questions
What does the Land Rover “Gearbox Fault” warning mean?
For the applicable vehicles in the verified communication, it indicates a condition in which a “Gearbox Fault” message may be displayed. Some customers may also be unable to select Drive or Reverse.
Can the vehicle be put into Drive or Reverse?
Not always. Verified evidence states that some vehicles may be unable to select Drive (D) or Reverse (R).
Is this confirmed for every 2025 Range Rover?
No. The evidence states that some vehicles may be affected. The supplied applicability is 2025 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles in the US, but exact vehicle-level applicability is not established by the supplied evidence.
What causes this warning?
Not yet established by verified evidence.