Hello,

I was driving my 2013 LR4 with about 70K miles slow, and I stopped and reversed into a turnout so I could pull back onto the road to go back the other way.

When I shifted from reverse back into drive and put my foot on the gas, I did not get any power. The car didn’t move, and there was a faint grinding noise. I checked to make sure I was indeed in drive, shifted back to neutral and then back to drive, but again, no power and some grinding. It seemed like the car was not able to engage the gear or was having trouble doing so.

I shifted back to neutral again, let the car roll back a bit (was on a slight incline), revved in neutral, then shifted back to drive, and the car moved forward like nothing ever happened. Car has been fine since. Should I be concerned?

 

in a word, yes.
At only 70k miles, I’m surprised. Out of interest has the fluid ever been changed?

 

Thanks for the reply! I've only had the car for about 4k miles (got it at about 68K), but the previous owner took really good care of it, having maintenance done very consistently and often, all from the original LR dealer, which I also bought it from. I don't see anything about the transmission fluid being changed on the CarFax history, but it's had its 90K service done (way early) previously. What do you think the issue might be? It seems like it was a one-off occurrence and it hasn't happened again, but yes, it is certainly concerning. I'm planning on having it looked at by my indie shop next month when they have availability.

 

My assumption would be that the transmission service was not done.

 

You should also take a look at your transmission shift linkage. They are prone to seizing up especially after years in winter climates due to road salt. Your description makes me think it wasn't fully engaged in gear.

Wilybyrd
'10 LR4 HSE

 

Thanks everyone for the comments. Planning on bringing it into my shop next week to have it checked out.