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2018 Land Rover Range RoverProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 46 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
46
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Recalls
4
TSBs
823
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 46 complaints, 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

12 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 4K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

19
0–30K
1
30–60K
2
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (19 reports) • Median: 4K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical12 (26%)
Engine11 (24%)
Other5 (11%)
Drivetrain4 (9%)
Structure:body2 (4%)
Wheels & Tires2 (4%)
Airbags1 (2%)
Stability Control1 (2%)

2018 Land Rover Range Rover: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 4,499 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 4K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

10
18
7
19
5
20
2
21
2
22
2
23
8
24
1
25
9
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

18V625000Oct 2018

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

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.

19V603000Oct 2019

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with Continental Surround Camera Systems. The back-up camera system may fail to display the rearview image when the vehicle is in reverse.

21V117000Apr 2021

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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."

24V023000Mar 2024

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2018 Land Rover Range Rover NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA26003OpenOpened Apr 2026

Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

The worst model year for the Land Rover Range Rover is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2018 Land Rover Range Rover vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

46

Class avg

280

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 46 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2018 Land Rover Range Rover: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover is related to the electrical, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover has 46 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Land Rover Range Rover problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Land Rover Range Rover problems start?
Based on 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 4,499 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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