2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Discovery Sport years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Discovery Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (9 complaints, 41%), typically at around 43,350 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 41% | 43,350 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 36% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 32% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 27% | 24,700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 14% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2018 Discovery Sport. For the past month once every week the vehicle when put in park mode. Will turn completely off, will shut off automatically sometimes with the shift gear button closing back up. I just experienced this 3 days ago. I was stopped at a red light, I noticed my car screen…
I continue to have an intermittent issue with my car throwing itself into park. It happened once in 2024, 2025 but now three times in the last two weeks. This is becoming incredibly unsafe as while driving the car puts itself into park while in motion. The insurance company will not repair due to…
While driving approximately 30 mph in June 2024, my 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport unexpectedly displayed Gearbox Fault and Brake Fault warnings and shifted itself into Park while the vehicle was moving. The vehicle became immobilized in the roadway and could not be shifted out of Park for an…
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The vehicle experienced repeated electrical, ignition, and safetyâsystem malfunctions, including failure to start, intermittent power loss, stalling, battery failure, and irregular electronic…
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and the transmission failed to shift properly. The contact…
Other Land Rover Discovery Sport years
← 2017 Discovery Sport · 2019 Discovery Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Discovery Sport | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 Discovery Sport | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 Discovery Sport | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 Discovery Sport | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 Discovery Sport | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 Discovery Sport | 13 | 5 |
| 2019 Discovery Sport | 22 | 0 |
| 2018 | 22 | 1 |
| 2017 Discovery Sport | 39 | 2 |
| 2016 Discovery Sport | 52 | 2 |
| 2015 Discovery Sport | 14 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Owners most often report power train, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Discovery Sport model years, the 2018 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.