ZF 8HP45 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (Land Rover/Jaguar — Shared with Chrysler/BMW) · Land Rover / Jaguar · Expert rebuild service since 1987. Lifetime warranty. Free diagnostic.
2012–2020 Land Rover Range Rover (L405 SDV8 Diesel/V6 Supercharged), 2013–2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport (6-cylinder), 2013–2020 Jaguar F-Type (base), 2010–2016 BMW 528i/535i (see 8HP55 page)
| Configuration | 8-speed automatic RWD/4WD transmission (ZF 8HP45, shared across BMW/Chrysler/Land Rover/Jaguar) |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratios | 1st 4.71:1 · 2nd 3.14:1 · 3rd 2.11:1 · 4th 1.67:1 · 5th 1.29:1 · 6th 1.00:1 · 7th 0.84:1 · 8th 0.67:1 · Rev 3.40:1 |
| Fluid Type | ZF LifeGuardFluid 8 (= Mopar ZF+8 = JLR ATF 8HP) |
| Fluid Capacity | 9.8 qts total, 4.5 qts service refill |
The ZF 8HP mechatronic unit fails across all manufacturer applications. Land Rover Range Rover diesel applications show high mechatronic failure rates due to diesel vibration and heat.
Symptoms: Limp mode, DTC codes, erratic 8-speed shifts, MIL on — same failure as BMW and Chrysler 8HP
Land Rover permanent 4WD (Terrain Response system) integrates with the 8HP45. 4WD system faults and transmission faults can mask each other.
Symptoms: Terrain Response warning, 4WD engagement issues combined with shift quality changes
Range Rover diesel applications experience TCC shudder amplified by diesel engine vibration. Fluid condition is the primary cause.
Symptoms: Vibration at low-speed cruise (diesel-range), DTC P0740
8HP45 rebuild (Land Rover/Jaguar) replaces mechatronic unit, all clutch packs, torque converter, and all seals. ZF LifeGuardFluid 8 (JLR ATF spec) used. Transfer case interface inspected.
ZF LifeGuardFluid 8 (JLR ATF 8HP specification) every 40,000 miles. Land Rover multi-system service is complex — Range Rover requires simultaneous attention to transfer case, front/rear diffs, and air suspension. We coordinate all ZF 8HP45 Land Rover services.
The hardware is identical — ZF supplies the same 8HP45 to BMW, Chrysler/FCA, Jaguar, and Land Rover. Software calibration and fluid spec designations differ by manufacturer but ZF LGF8 is the universal spec.
L405 Range Rover SDV8 diesel and V6 Supercharged, and Discovery Sport 6-cylinder from 2012–2020.
A full rebuild ranges $2,500–$3,200 at Chicago Transmission.
ZF LifeGuardFluid 8 — also designated JLR ATF 8HP in Land Rover service documentation.
Yes — we service all Land Rover and Jaguar models equipped with ZF automatic transmissions.
Free diagnostic, written estimate, lifetime warranty. Chicago's ZF 8HP45 (Land Rover/Jaguar) rebuild specialists since 1987.
