What are the most common problems with the 2018 Range Rover?

Engine is the largest complaint group with 48 of 133 complaints, followed by the electrical system with 34. In a small sample of electrical complaints we read, owners describe screens going dark.

Does the 2018 Range Rover have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 recalls, including three rearview camera recalls, a fuel rail leak recall and an automatic emergency braking recall. Each covers certain models only.

What is the gas mileage of a 2018 Range Rover?

It depends on the version. EPA combined ratings run from 15 MPG for the 5.0L LWB SVA to 28 MPG for the Velar 2.0L turbo diesel.

Was 2018 a bad year for the Range Rover?

It had 133 complaints. Only 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2020 have more. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so this is a rough guide.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Problems and Recalls

NHTSA has 133 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Range Rover, led by engine and electrical reports^[1]^[2]. NHTSA lists 8 recalls^[3], from camera and software issues to a fuel rail leak^[4]^[5]^[6].

133owner complaints^[7]

8recalls^[3]

15–28MPG combined (EPA)^[8]

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

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 133 owner complaints for the 2018 Range Rover^[7]. Five mention a crash, 3 a fire and 10 an injury^[7]. No deaths are reported^[7]. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

One complaint can name several parts, so the groups below add up to more than the 133 total^[7]. The biggest groups are:

Engine: 48 complaints, with a median of 48,000 miles at failure^[1].
Electrical system: 34 complaints, with a median of 2,860 miles at failure^[2].
Unknown or other: 30 complaints^[9].
Power train: 12 complaints^[10].
Fuel/propulsion system: 10 complaints^[11].
Visibility/wiper: 10 complaints^[12].
Structure: 9 complaints^[13].
Speed control: 7 complaints^[14].

We read a small sample of complaint texts for four of these groups. The counts below only describe that sample. They do not tell you how common a problem is among all owners.

Electrical system. In a sample of 12 complaints we read, 8 describe instrument displays or touch screens going dark or freezing, sometimes while driving^[2]. Three describe fogged windows that would not clear^[2]. Four describe a sudden loss of power or a full shutdown while driving^[2].

Engine. In a sample of 12 complaints, 6 describe losing power or the engine shutting off while driving^[1]. Three involve the cooling system, such as a leak, a failed pipe or fan noise^[1]. Two describe a delay when pulling away from a stop^[1].

Fuel/propulsion system. In a sample of 8 complaints, 3 describe losing power while driving, 2 describe a delay when accelerating from a stop and 2 describe a fuel smell or leak^[11].

Power train. In a sample of 10 complaints, 2 describe the vehicle moving into reverse from park on its own and 2 describe coolant leaks or overheating^[10].

Recalls

NHTSA lists 8 recalls for this model year^[3]. They are below, newest first. Some cover only certain models, and each bullet says which.

Rearview camera, second remedy (24V364). Covers certain 2018 to 2022 Range Rover Sport vehicles with a Surround Camera System. Water can get into the camera, so the image may not show or may look distorted. That lowers rear visibility and raises the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers inspect the camera, then fit a new seal or replace and calibrate the camera, free of charge. These vehicles were recalled earlier under 24V023 and need this new remedy as well^[4].
Remedy pending
Rearview camera (24V023). Same water problem, covering certain 2018 to 2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. Dealers inspect the camera and then either seal it again or swap it out at no cost^[15]. For Sport owners, remedy parts were not yet available when it was issued, and a second notice was to follow^[15].
Auto high beam indicator (21V117). Covers certain 2018 to 2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery and Velar vehicles. The instrument cluster may not show when the automatic high beams are on, so the driver may not know, which reduces visibility for oncoming traffic. Dealers update the software, free of charge^[5].
Back-up camera (19V603). Covers certain 2018 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles with Continental surround camera systems. The camera may fail to show the image in reverse. Dealers reprogram the infotainment software, free of charge^[16].
Automatic emergency braking (18V625). Covers certain 2018 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Discovery vehicles. The braking system may switch off without telling the driver. Dealers update the software, free of charge^[17].
Defogging (18V139). Covers certain 2018 Velar vehicles. The air inlet door linkages may come loose, so the system may not clear fog from the windshield and windows. Dealers update the software that controls the actuator arm, free of charge^[18].
Tire pressure monitor (18V088). Covers certain 2018 Evoque convertibles with 20-inch wheels^[19]. The warning light may not come on when a tire is 25% low on pressure^[19]. Dealers correct the setting, free of charge^[19].
Fuel rail (18V087). Covers certain 2018 Evoque, Velar and Discovery Sport vehicles with a 2.0L gasoline engine^[6]. The fuel rail end caps may leak, which can raise the risk of a fire. Dealers replace the fuel rail, free of charge^[6].

Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837^[4].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend a lot on the version.

Version	City / Hwy / Combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Velar 2.0L turbo diesel^[8]	26 / 30 / 28	$3,400
Evoque 2.0L turbo^[20]	22 / 29 / 25	$3,300
Range Rover 3.0L turbo diesel^[21]	22 / 28 / 24	$4,000
Range Rover 3.0L 6-cyl^[22]	17 / 23 / 19	$4,350
Range Rover Sport 5.0L 8-cyl^[23]	17 / 22 / 19	$4,350
Range Rover 5.0L 8-cyl^[24]	16 / 21 / 18	$4,550
Range Rover SVA 5.0L 8-cyl^[25]	14 / 19 / 16	$5,150
Range Rover LWB SVA 5.0L 8-cyl^[26]	13 / 19 / 15	$5,500

EPA data hold more ratings than this table shows, including other Range Rover, Velar, Evoque and Sport versions. The diesel Velar has the best combined rating we list, at 28 MPG^[8]. The LWB SVA has the lowest, at 15 MPG^[26].

Safety ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings lists the SUV AWD rating as not rated^[27]. That means there is no crash-test star score to compare.

Engine and size

EPA lists these power ratings for 2018 test vehicles:

2.0L 4-cylinder: 180 to 250 hp, depending on version^[28].
3.0L 6-cylinder: 258 hp^[29].
5.0L 8-cylinder: 525 to 575 hp, depending on version^[30].

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models^[31].

Variant	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
Evoque 4DR SUV^[31]	172 in	78 in	65 in	105 in	3,902 lb
Evoque convertible^[32]	172 in	78 in	63 in	105 in	3,616 lb
Range Rover SWB 4DR SUV^[33]	197 in	81 in	72 in	115 in	5,137 lb
Range Rover LWB 4DR SUV^[34]	205 in	81 in	72 in	123 in	5,320 lb
Sport SE/HSE^[35]	191 in	78 in	70 in	115 in	5,487 lb
Sport Supercharged/Autobiography^[36]	191 in	78 in	70 in	115 in	5,710 lb

How 2018 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Range Rover model year. The 2018 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	25	7
1996	35	3
1997	21	3
1998	24	3
1999	29	5
2000	26	3
2001	7	1
2002	14	0
2003	128	1
2004	85	2
2005	35	2
2006	79	6
2007	18	3
2008	44	3
2009	13	4
2010	55	7
2011	78	5
2012	84	7
2013	105	8
2014	121	13
2015	190	11
2016	203	14
2017	172	10
2018	133	8
2019	80	8
2020	143	23
2021	43	11
2022	31	17
2023	57	16
2024	35	11
2025	26	6
2026	1	4
2027	1	5

NHTSA's counts for the Range Rover name across all model years put 2018 at 133 complaints and 8 recalls^[3]. Four years have more complaints: 2015 with 190, 2016 with 203, 2017 with 172 and 2020 with 143^[3]. The year before, 2017, had 172 complaints and 10 recalls, and the year after, 2019, had 80 complaints and 8 recalls^[3].

On recalls, 2018 has fewer recalls than several later years. 2020 has 23, 2022 has 17 and 2023 has 16^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and the Range Rover name covers several models, so use them as a rough guide only.

Should you buy a used 2018 Range Rover?

The 2018 listing has 133 complaints, with engine and electrical reports leading^[7]^[1]^[2]. In the sample we read, owners describe screens going dark and losing power while driving, so ask for a full test drive and a service history^[2]^[1]. The camera recalls cover both the Range Rover and the Sport, and Sport vehicles need the newer remedy as well as the earlier one^[4]^[15]^[16]. Fuel costs vary a lot by version, from $3,300 to $5,500 a year by EPA's estimates^[20]^[26].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Range Rover?: Engine is the largest complaint group with 48 of 133 complaints, followed by the electrical system with 34^[7]^[1]^[2]. In a small sample of electrical complaints we read, owners describe screens going dark^[2].
Does the 2018 Range Rover have recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 8 recalls^[3], including three rearview camera recalls, a fuel rail leak recall and an automatic emergency braking recall. Each covers certain models only^[4]^[15]^[16]^[17]^[6].
What is the gas mileage of a 2018 Range Rover?: It depends on the version. EPA combined ratings run from 15 MPG for the 5.0L LWB SVA to 28 MPG for the Velar 2.0L turbo diesel^[26]^[8].
Was 2018 a bad year for the Range Rover?: It had 133 complaints^[3]. Only 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2020 have more^[3]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so this is a rough guide.

Facts and sources

48 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 48,000). NHTSA vehicle records
34 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 2,860). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Land Rover Range Rover model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
Recall 24V364, filed May 23, 2024: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V117, filed February 25, 2021: Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V087, filed February 1, 2018: Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail. NHTSA recall database
NHTSA has 133 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover (5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 10 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
EPA rating for Range Rover Velar, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Diesel, All-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 30 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
30 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 8,749). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 10,000). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 4,673). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 1,266). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 24V023, filed January 18, 2024: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V603, filed August 15, 2019: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V625, filed September 13, 2018: Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V139, filed March 1, 2018: Visibility › Defroster / Defogger / Hvac System. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V088, filed February 1, 2018: Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Range Rover Evoque, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Range Rover, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,000. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Range Rover, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Range Rover Sport, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Range Rover, 5.0L 8-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 Range Rover SVA, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Range Rover LWB SVA, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 19 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2018 Land Rover Range Rover with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 180 to 250 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2018 Land Rover Range Rover with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 258 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2018 Land Rover Range Rover with 5.0L 8-cylinder: rated 525 to 575 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 4DR SUV: length 172 in, width 78 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 105 in, curb weight 3,902 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER EVOQUE CONVERTIBLE: length 172 in, width 78 in, height 63 in, wheelbase 105 in, curb weight 3,616 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER SWB 4DR SUV: length 197 in, width 81 in, height 72 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 5,137 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER LWB 4DR SUV: length 205 in, width 81 in, height 72 in, wheelbase 123 in, curb weight 5,320 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER SPORT SE/HSE: length 191 in, width 78 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 5,487 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RANGE ROVER SPORT SUPERCHARGED/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: length 191 in, width 78 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 5,710 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 Range Rover: problems, recalls and fuel economy