2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: What to check before buying
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the engine, electrical, and transmission. The 9 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
2018- Owner complaints
- 167
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes reported
- 8
- 7 injuries
Your inspection sheet
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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: inspection sheet
Paperwork and questions
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/2
Walk-around and cabin
Engine off, key in hand0/2
Cold start, engine bay, and underside
Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/2
Test drive
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/3
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
Which Range Rover Sport is it?
EPA figures for each version of the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cylGas | 4WD | 19 mpg |
| 5.0L 8-cylGas | 4WD | 19 mpg |
| 3.0L 6-cylDiesel | 4WD | 24 mpg |
- The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport was sold in three versions. Confirm which one this is from the window sticker, the engine cover, or the VIN report before you compare prices.
- Reset the trip computer at the start of the drive. A Range Rover Sport that averages well under the EPA 19 mpg combined on a mixed route may have an engine or tire problem.
Check the odometer against these mileages
Owners report these failures starting around the mileages below. A car inside one of these ranges deserves a closer look at that part, or records showing it was already fixed.
Sudden engine failure
36,000–56,000 miles
Coolant pipe splits and overheating
42,651–70,000 miles
Why these checks: what owners reported
NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
Engine32No crashes
Coolant pipes split at the seam with no prior leak. Coolant pours out and a stop-engine overheating warning appears, often at highway speed. Plastic crossover pipes and quick connects near the supercharger come up again and again, and some owners see the same pipe fail after replacement. Reported failures cluster between 42,651 and 69,908 miles. Overheating can cut engine power in fast traffic, and several cases end in a full engine replacement. Separate reports describe a cracked intake valve and a failed pulley, both causing sudden power loss.
A coolant warning and a fluctuating temperature gauge are traced to a faulty coolant outlet pipe, reported at 70,000 miles. In another report, the car slows on its own at highway speed with a rattle underneath. The cause is a failed rod bearing at 36,000 miles, and the engine needs replacing. Most of the other complaints here name the Velar, Evoque or Discovery. They describe coolant leaks, a turbo failure, a fuel leak and timing chain faults.
Electrical291 crash
Screens freeze or go black, and drivers lose climate, radio, phone and backup camera controls with them. The lower screen module drops out repeatedly. Some owners report this within days of purchase, or at 4,500 miles after several dealer visits and software updates. The backup camera may not appear in reverse or may lag badly. Some reports filed here actually describe coolant pipes splitting and engines failing. One fire follows a sudden loss of power at highway speed. One crash involves the dial shifter leaving park with the driver out of the car.
Transmission253 crashes
The car leaves park by itself and rolls or reverses while the driver door is open and the driver is getting out. These rotary dial reports include a crash into a building with 2 injuries. A second pattern is a 1 to 2 second delay when pulling away from a stop or low speed, followed by a sudden jolt, which is risky when turning into traffic. Other reports cover CV axle noise in turns, a failed power transfer unit, gearbox faults that block shifting, and overheating that ends in engine replacement.
Body and structure9No crashes
Power-closing doors and tailgates keep closing when something is in the way. One soft-close door crushed a thumb, and a power tailgate hit a person on the head and caused a concussion. Front bumpers and fenders crack near the headlamps without any impact, and owners say they were told to pay for the repair. Several reports in this category concern other Land Rover models, including roof panels coming off on the highway, a door opening at 40 mph, and water leaking through the headliner.
Wipers and visibility8No crashes
Rain leaks in along the top of the windshield and soaks the headliner, dash, seats and electronics. Owners also report fogging and mold. Most of these leak reports concern the Discovery, not this model, so they say little about it. The other complaints describe heavy window fogging in cold weather. The defroster can take 10 to 30 minutes or never clear the side glass, which blocks the view for lane changes.
Steering61 crash
Power steering assist cuts out suddenly. The wheel becomes nearly impossible to turn or locks for a few seconds mid-turn, and messages warn of reduced steering and unavailable emergency braking. In one case, loss of assist came back after a wiring harness was replaced. One crash report describes the car pulling right when leaving a driveway, which a dealer blamed on a damaged steering box. Grinding and squealing during slow turns also appear. One report filed here describes coolant pipes rupturing under the supercharger at 47,000 miles.
Acceleration and cruise control61 crash
The throttle lags 1 to 2 seconds when pulling away from a stop, and then the car lurches forward. Drivers say this leaves them exposed when pulling into traffic. Owners report dealers acknowledging the complaint but not fixing it, and it shows up even on new cars. Other reports describe sudden loss of acceleration at highway speeds after 50,000 miles, limp mode and repeated check engine lights. The one crash here, a total brake failure, involves a Discovery Sport.
Airbags31 crash
The airbag warning light keeps coming back on. Owners trace it to a wiring harness under the driver's seat. Dealer repairs last six to eight months before the light returns. One crash report with 2 injuries says the airbags did not deploy in a 45 mph frontal collision, and police and insurance reports confirm it. No warning lights appeared beforehand.
In owners' own words
Excerpts from complaints Range Rover Sport owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
Driving and suddenly got "engine overheating low coolant stop engine immediately" warning message on instrument cluster. Pulled over and found coolant pouring out of front of engine. There was no warning or signs of prior coolant leakage before this incident. Happened suddenly without warning. Repair shop found coolant pipe assembly part number LR100352 split at seam. This a repeat of same failure dated 6/22/2021 @42651 miles complaint # 11630060
Filed with NHTSA, December 2024
Low coolant warning came on. Topped off coolant with no leak visible under vehicle. Warning came back a week later. And leak was now visible. Vehicle towed to dealer and discovered bad water pump and hoses. Dealer cannot fix vehicle for last 5 weeks due to back ordered heater manifold tube. Under 45k miles and unusable. Dealer advised leak on belts requires them to be replaced. No global ETA on parts.
Filed with NHTSA, March 2023
The backup camera fails to display any image on the screen, significantly impacting my visibility while reversing. This issue occurred unexpectedly. Upon contacting the dealer, I was informed there is an active recall (24V023) related to this problem, but my VIN is not included. I believe my vehicle is also affected by the same recall. For reference, Land Rover’s internal recall number for this issue is N778.
Filed with NHTSA, January 2025
When I’m driving my high beams automatically come on and blind the drivets ahead of me. They come on by themselves and it’s not even dark enough for them to be on. It happens when I’m on the freeway going to work. This has happened more than once. It’s happened four times already and it worries me cause I don’t want someone to think I’m flicking my high beams at them!!!
Filed with NHTSA, December 2025
2018 Range Rover Velar started leaking coolant in Nov 2024. Car was diagnosed by the Land Rover dealership as a coolant inlet pipe leak. Claim has been submitted to Land Rover as this is a known ongoing issue with this model as well as others. Awaiting decision. Dealership quoted nearly $3000 to correct issue.
Filed with NHTSA, February 2025
Noticed a random crack appear on passenger front fender near head lamp. This appeared overnight while car was parked inside garage. Don’t know if the crack will grow and if so, how fast it will grow causing safety hazard with a potentially serious fender damage while driving on the highway. Aware of technical bulletin for this problem LTB00738NAS4 Land Rover said I have to pay for new bumper referenced in bulletin.
Filed with NHTSA, November 2023
leaking water into the interior through headliner. researched online and multiple land rover discovery owners are having the same issues. Extremely dangerous while driving.
Filed with NHTSA, March 2023
How the 2018 compares with other Range Rover Sport years
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2018 has the most owner complaints of the 8 Range Rover Sport years we cover, about 2.0 times the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
- Engine326
- Electrical2922
- Transmission259
- Body and structure92
- Wipers and visibility87
- Steering66
Recalls to confirm (10)
Recall repairs are free at any Land Rover dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
24V364000Backup cameraMay 2024
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.".
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera for damage. If no damage is found, the camera will be fitted with a new seal. If damage is found, the camera will be replaced and calibrated. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N901. These vehicles were previously recalled under 24V-023 for this same issue and will need to have the new remedy completed.
24V023000Backup cameraJan 2024
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.".
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add a new seal or replace the camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Range Rover owners March 4, 2024. Interim notification letters were mailed to Range Rover Sport owners March 7, 2024. Range Rover Sport owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N778.
23V393000ElectricalJun 2023
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Risk: Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798.
21V117000Exterior lightsFeb 2021
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.".
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
20V143000Exterior lightsMar 2020
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.
Risk: If the trailer lights are not working, following traffic won't be aware the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.
19V603000Backup cameraAug 2019
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.
Risk: Failure to display the rearview image will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N367.
18V625000Automatic emergency brakingSep 2018
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.
Risk: If the AEB does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Land Rover's number for this recall is N227.
18V139000Wipers and visibilityMar 2018
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows.
Risk: If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N143.
18V087000Fuel systemFeb 2018
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.
18V088000Wheels and tiresFeb 2018
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque convertible vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be incorrectly set and thus may not illuminate the warning on the instrument panel when a tire's pressure is 25% below the recommended cold inflation pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.".
Risk: If the vehicle fails to warn the driver of low tire pressure, driving the vehicle may result in tire tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS setting to correct the illumination setting, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N164.
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