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2018 Land Rover Discovery Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Land Rover Discovery, most often about the transmission (22% of complaints, typically around 2,000 miles). It is 4th of 16 Discovery model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2018 Land Rover Discovery problems
Transmission
8 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 2,000 miles.
When attempting to make evasive maneuvers during normal driving there is a very significant delay after stepping on the accelerator. This is an intermittent problem and seems to happen when slowing down and then trying to accelerate. This has already almost resulted in 2 accidents. This has been reported to the dealer…
There is a dangerous throttle lag when accelerating from a rolling stop. Many users have nearly had accidents like me. You press throttle and it does nothing for like 2 seconds then suddenly engine picks up... Its a gasoline v6 engine so its not turbo lag.... And when you are actually stopped and accelerate its just…
Electrical
8 complaints · 22%There is a dangerous throttle lag when accelerating from a rolling stop. Many users have nearly had accidents like me. You press throttle and it does nothing for like 2 seconds then suddenly engine picks up... Its a gasoline v6 engine so its not turbo lag.... And when you are actually stopped and accelerate its just…
The key fob is consistently has issues with starting the vehicle. Key will not unlock doors when touching the handle. Vehicle will not start when parked. This is unsafe because I have been stranded in public places in the cold and the vehicle would not start. The dealership was actually no assistance. Changing batters…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 22%Let me start, by saying this happened 2 months ago, in monterrey n.l mexico. I was pulling out of my driveway the car felt like it turned off and it pulled to the right and I crashed hitting two cars. Sent it to range rover and they stated the power steering box was damaged and I asked them about any recall the said…
Vehicle rolled back when in the park position. Vehicle had no occupants. Vehicle parked on an incline. Roll back occurred several minutes after shifter was placed in the park position and minutes after I exited the vehicle. Extremely worrisome. 2018 Land Rover Discovery
Engine
7 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 1,500 miles.
There is a dangerous throttle lag when accelerating from a rolling stop. Many users have nearly had accidents like me. You press throttle and it does nothing for like 2 seconds then suddenly engine picks up... Its a gasoline v6 engine so its not turbo lag.... And when you are actually stopped and accelerate its just…
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the battery warning illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several seconds after the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to coast into a parking lot and the vehicle was taken…
Body and structure
7 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that several years ago there was a leak that caused damage to the windshield, sun visors, and inside of the vehicle. The contact stated there was a windshield defect that caused the damages. The windshield leak was confirmed and the vehicle was repaired.…
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: windshield.
Upon staying in the mountains of north carolina and entering the car one morning after a rain storm, and while still raining in that morning, water had been and continued to, leak in through the top passenger side of the window shield. This resulted in a substantial amount of water on the headliner, flooring, and dash…
While traveling or standing still the vehicle leaks rainwater from the entire top front windshield. Depending on how hard and how much rain is falling will depend on how much water leaks and accumulates inside into the interior vehicle cabin. I have found several inches in cup holders after a long rainstorm. The…
Speed control
3 complaints · 8%Fuel system
3 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, and during the initial start-up there was an abnormally strong fuel odor entering into the cabin of the vehicle. The contact lowered the windows to eliminate the odor from inside the vehicle. There were no warning…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Land Rover Discovery recalls
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will disable the unilatch keyless vehicle (kv) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 26, 2023. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n798.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 land rover discovery vehicles. The unilatch keyless vehicle (kv) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Lights: software
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began april 7, 2021. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n556.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc. (land rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 range rover, range rover sport, discovery, and range rover velar vehicles. The auto high beam (ahb) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Electrical: software
Risk: If the trailer lights are not working, following traffic won't be aware the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began april 13, 2020. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is n428.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's daytime running lights (drl) are on, the trailer lights may not function.
Driver assistance: automatic emergency braking
Risk: If the aeb does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began october 17, 2018. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, option 9. Land rover's number for this recall is n227.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2018 land rover range rover, land rover range rover sport and land rover discovery vehicles. The autonomous emergency braking (aeb) system may be disabled without warning the driver that the system is not functional.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Land Rover Discovery
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (8 complaints, typically around 2,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints); other or unspecified (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 1, 2023 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Land Rover Discovery?
- It is 4th of 16 Discovery model years by number of complaints, with 37 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.