2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport.

20172019
Complaints
32
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:31,000 mi
#25 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:24,700 mi
#35 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:17,500 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,000
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,700
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,500
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Manual Transmission:Column Shift Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~8,211 vehicles.

18V087000Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail
~8,211 affected

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.

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2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport has 32 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (8 complaints, avg 31,000 mi); Fuel System (5 complaints, avg 24,700 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints, avg 17,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 25,500 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 8,211 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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