What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?

The largest complaint groups are the power train and the engine. Owners describe a delay when pulling away from a slow roll.

Does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery have recalls?

Yes. The recall count for this year is in the by-year fact. The full list is in the Recalls section of this page.

How many complaints has the 2018 Land Rover Discovery had?

NHTSA has 59 on file. They are owner reports and are not verified.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?

See the fuel section of this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2018 Land Rover Discovery reliable?

The complaint groups on this page give a picture of what owners report. Read the problems section and the recalls section before you decide.

2018 Land Rover Discovery Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 59 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery^[1]. The biggest groups are the power train and the engine^[2]^[3].

59owner complaints^[1]

5recalls^[4]

18–23MPG combined (EPA)^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints across several parts of this SUV. Here are the groups, biggest first. - Power Train. 17 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe a pause when they press the gas from a slow roll or a stop. The vehicle then lurches forward. Some say it felt unsafe when turning or merging into traffic. - Engine. 15 complaints^[3]. Owners describe the same hesitation on takeoff. Others describe a gearbox warning, a coolant warning and a leak that left the vehicle at the dealer. - Unknown Or Other. 15 complaints^[6]. These reports do not name a single part. - Electrical System. 11 complaints^[7]. Owners describe a key fob that fails to unlock or start the vehicle, a battery warning followed by a stall, and a car that lost all power while rolling in a parking lot. - Fuel/Propulsion System. 8 complaints^[8]. Owners describe a fuel smell, a puddle under the vehicle, and sudden loss of power on the road. - Structure. 7 complaints^[9]. - Speed Control. 6 complaints^[10]. - Visibility/Wiper. 4 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2018 Discovery is necessarily included.

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel (23V393), June 2023. About 29,861 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software (21V117), February 2021. About 26,805 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Electrical System › Software (20V143), March 2020. About 1,553 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking (18V625), September 2018. About 86 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail (18V087), February 2018. About 8,211 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Discovery, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive^[17]	16 / 21 / 18	$4,550
Discovery Sport, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	21 / 25 / 22	$3,750
Discovery Sport (286 Hp), 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[19]	20 / 25 / 22	$3,750
Discovery, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive^[5]	21 / 26 / 23	$4,150

Safety ratings

NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: SUV AWD^[20].

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2018 Land Rover Discovery with 3.0L 6-cylinder^[21]	258 to 340 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
DISCOVERY^[22]	196 in	78 in	73 in	115 in	4,846 lb
DISCOVERY SPORT^[23]	181 in	74 in	68 in	108 in	3,845 lb

How 2018 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Discovery model year. The 2018 is highlighted^[4].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	53	4
1996	75	3
1997	37	2
1998	33	1
1999	53	8
2000	70	10
2001	44	6
2002	51	3
2003	111	3
2004	51	1
2015	14	2
2016	57	2
2017	94	5
2018	59	5
2019	60	4
2020	32	10
2021	15	6
2022	15	6
2023	11	7
2024	8	7
2025	6	3
2026	1	1

NHTSA's counts for the Discovery show 59 complaints and 5 recalls for 2018^[4]. Among the 22 model years listed, 16 have fewer complaints than 2018 and 5 have more^[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (1) and the most are for 2003 (111)^[4]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2018 Discovery?

The complaint record for this model year is not small^[1]. The power train and engine groups lead the list^[2]^[3]. Recalls exist for this year too, and you can see them in the Recalls section^[4]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. Check that recalls were done and test drive the vehicle before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?: The largest complaint groups are the power train and the engine^[2]^[3]. Owners describe a delay when pulling away from a slow roll.
Does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery have recalls?: Yes. The recall count for this year is in the by-year fact^[4]. The full list is in the Recalls section of this page.
How many complaints has the 2018 Land Rover Discovery had?: NHTSA has 59 on file^[1]. They are owner reports and are not verified.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?: See the fuel section of this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2018 Land Rover Discovery reliable?: The complaint groups on this page give a picture of what owners report^[1]. Read the problems section and the recalls section before you decide.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Land Rover Discovery

1998 33 complaints, 1 recall
2000 70 complaints, 10 recalls
2001 44 complaints, 6 recalls
2002 51 complaints, 3 recalls
2003 111 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 94 complaints, 5 recalls
2018 this page

Compare all model years of the Land Rover Discovery

Other Land Rover models from 2018

2018 Land Rover Range Rover 133 complaints, 8 recalls

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2018 Nissan Rogue 669 complaints, 4 recalls
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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 292 complaints, 14 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 59 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
17 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 8,400). NHTSA vehicle records
15 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 16,125). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Land Rover Discovery model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Discovery, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
15 complaints name the unknown or other component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 23V393, filed June 1, 2023: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V117, filed February 25, 2021: Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V143, filed March 12, 2020: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V625, filed September 13, 2018: Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V087, filed February 1, 2018: Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Discovery, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Discovery Sport, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Discovery Sport (286 Hp), 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2018 Land Rover Discovery with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 258 to 340 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DISCOVERY: length 196 in, width 78 in, height 73 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 4,846 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DISCOVERY SPORT: length 181 in, width 74 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 3,845 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2018 Land Rover Discovery: problems, recalls and fuel economy