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2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 36 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.0 times the median Discovery Sport year — the 2018 model ranks #3 of 11 Discovery Sport years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (8), transmission (7), and fuel system (6), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

36

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Discovery Sport years?

Discovery Sport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted67 complaints2015: 18 complaints2016: 67 complaints2017: 61 complaints2018: 36 complaints2019: 36 complaints2020: 22 complaints2021: 7 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 4 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 7 complaints
Discovery Sport NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine822%
Transmission719%
Fuel System617%
Other514%
Electrical System38%
Speed Control38%
Brakes26%
Suspension13%
Driver Assistance13%

Does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V087000Fuel SystemFebruary 1, 2018 · 8,211 units

Defect

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Land Rover Discover Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N138.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“My car suddenly idles low and stops when foot was not on gas which cause the car to suddenly stops. It is unsafe to drive it now until it is fixed. It is 2018 and I bought this as used car at a Land Rover dealership 2/27/2022. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 24, 2024

“The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into park(P). Several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 16, 2025

“THIS VEHICLE LOSES POWER WHILE OPERATING AT ANY SPEED. WHILE GOING 70MPH OUT OF NOWHERE IT GOES DOWN TO 40 WITHIN SECONDS WITH ZERO WARNING AND 3 ACCIDENTS HAVE ALMOST HAPPENED. IT WAS "FIXED" ONCE BY A LOCAL LAND ROVER DEALER BUT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE. THE "D" FOR THE DRIVE GEAR FLASHES RED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 2, 2020

“My parents are [XXX] . They were coming home from there doctors appointment on [XXX] and traveling about 50 MPH heading home and all the sudden my father tried to press on the brakes to slow down and there was no brakes at all. He could not stop the vehicle and the ONLY thing that saved his and my…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 19, 2024 · crash

“I was driving and the vehicle car stalled it said gear box defect and switched from reverse to drive to neutral but would not move. I think this is dangerous since my car was already in drive and suddenly stalling could've caused an accident. Luckily there was no car behind me or it would have rear…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 10, 2023

2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport — common questions

Is the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 36 complaints put the 2018 model at #3 of 11 Discovery Sport years. It is one of the Discovery Sport years to avoid.

What are the most common 2018 Discovery Sport problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (8 complaints), transmission (7 complaints), fuel system (6 complaints).

Does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Land Rover Discovery Sport years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Discovery Sport years to avoid are 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2015. The cleanest record among Discovery Sport years belongs to 2024.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.