2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems

Typical for Model

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

20172019
Complaints
49
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems

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

#115 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:4,744 mi
#28 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:5,817 mi
#34 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

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All Problems by Category

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

Engine Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,744
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,817
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~122,165 vehicles.

24V364000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~22,268 affected

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 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."

24V023000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~58,729 affected

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."

21V117000Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software · Exterior Lighting:headlights
~26,805 affected

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."

19V603000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~14,277 affected

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.

18V625000Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
~86 affected

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.

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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — FAQ

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

Is the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 49 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (15 complaints, avg 4,744 mi); Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 5,817 mi); Unintended Acceleration (4 complaints). 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 Range Rover Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 5,117 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 Range Rover Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport include 0 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 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 Range Rover Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 122,165 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 Range Rover 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 Range Rover Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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