2018 Land Rover Discovery
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 49 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
22% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20210301
19% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.
17% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file.
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At the end of 2022 and early last year, I had multiple issues with the roof of my 2018 Land Rover Discovery coming apart/detached from the roof. On [XXX] a piece of my roof came off again that had already been replaced in 2023.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240206
To whom it may concern, I am writing to file a complaint about a serious defect in my Land Rover Discovery vehicle. The defect is a roof leakage near the windshield where it attaches to the body.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240129
14% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.
11% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 4 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 18V625000 — check if this car was fixed
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 20V143000 — check if this car was fixed
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 21V117000 — check if this car was fixed
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 23V393000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2018 Land Rover Discovery — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 18V625000 (forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V143000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V117000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V393000 (electrical system, latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2018 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Land Rover Discovery is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.