2018 Land Rover Discovery problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Land Rover Discovery, most often about body & structure. There are 4 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
25
Recalls
4
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
58,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Body & Structure is the most-reported problem area, named in 8 of 25 complaints (32%).
  • Electrical System (7) and visibility & wipers (4) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 58,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries.
  • The 2018 Land Rover Discovery has 4 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 4th of 10 Land Rover Discovery model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 44% fewer complaints than the 2017 model year (45).

2018 Land Rover Discovery problems by category

  • Body & Structure
    8 complaints
  • Electrical System
    7 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 1 crash
    6 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    4 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system7
Structure:body6
Unknown or other6
Engine3
Visibility/wiper2
Power train2
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch1
Fuel system, gasoline1

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k310k–30k130k–60k260k–100k2100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2018 Land Rover Discovery complaints that list mileage.

2018 Land Rover Discovery recalls (4)

  • Recall 23V393000Jun 1, 202329,861 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • Recall 21V117000Feb 25, 202126,805 vehicles
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · 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."

    Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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.

  • Recall 20V143000Mar 12, 20201,553 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • Recall 18V625000Sep 13, 201886 vehicles
    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.

    Risk: If the AEB does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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.

Recent 2018 Land Rover Discovery complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Aug 29, 2026CTElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Shortly after I purchased this used 2018 Land Rover Discovery with approximately 30,700 miles, the vehicle began intermittently lurching, surging and shaking during normal driving. These symptoms began before the check-engine light illuminated. Two days after the check-engine light first appeared, the lurching and surging became noticeably worse. Approximately two minutes before the first engine shutdown, numerous warnings appeared in rapid succession, including “Stability…
    NHTSA complaint #11760668 · source
  2. Filed Jul 3, 2026MDElectrical SystemSuspension
    instrument cluster failed. I replaced fuses and still no information about the car mileage ,gas , and speed of the car can be seen . This was followed by a rain storm the day before. unlike previous issued I reported to the dealership where rain water leaked in other the console and passenger seat.
    NHTSA complaint #11748240 · source
  3. Filed Mar 31, 2026GAOther / Unknown
    WindSheild Leaking. We bought the car in 2019 some time in October. The car had a recall in 2022 for windshield leak we had rains and we saw leakage from the front wind screen. The dealer took the car in for a few days and fixed all of it. Now coming to 2026 - we see the same issue. I know its been 7 yrs but this seems to be a defect which was not fixed properly the 1st time when we bought the car. We went to the dealer and they said this cannot be covered under warranty.…
    NHTSA complaint #11728411 · source
  4. Filed Jan 6, 2026GABody & StructureBrakesElectrical System
    This vehicle has an active water intrusion from the headliner above the windshield due to windshield bonding and body seal failure. Water is dripping down and entering the dashboard area and shorting electrical control modules behind the media/glove box and media console. Each time the media/glove box is opened, the HVAC system shorts and forces the defrost system to activate involuntarily. The vehicle also exhibits Park Brake Fault warnings, delayed and intermittent…
    NHTSA complaint #11709050 · source
  5. Filed Dec 19, 2025PABody & StructureElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    Water began leaking into car from front windshield while driving on 11/25/2025. Air whistling noises present also. Safety risk of injury from windshield failure. Repair person says risk for windshield coming off when driving or if involved in collision. Possibly related to recall N221 Land Rover Discovery SE 2018. Had Koch 33 perform assessment and they reproduced water and air leak and determined windshield is loose and not adhered. Erie Insurance says not covered and it is…
    NHTSA complaint #11706195 · source
  6. Filed Apr 18, 2025FLOther / Unknown
    Vehicle is leaking water from A pillars and it is damaging the vehicles electrical systems. Humidity build up and mildew from the entry of water after a down pour caused mold to build up throughout the entire floor board. Dealer ship needs to address these issues and have a complementary inspection/service to resolve this matter. This can lead to electrical problems and airbag inoperative issues. To conclude this can total the owners vehicle since the fuses sit by the A…
    NHTSA complaint #11655336 · source
  7. Filed Feb 8, 2025NJVisibility & Wipers
    My 2018 Land Rover Discovery started leaking water from the top of the front windshield any time it rained. The water intruded on the interior of the vehicle including, interior windshield, electronics mounted toward the top middle of the windshield, dashboard, seats, and electronics/buttons/controllers on the center console. The vehicle also made a loud "whistling noise" when driven due to an obvious issue with the windshield. I brought the car to the dealer on 1/7/2025.…
    NHTSA complaint #11641494 · source
  8. Filed Jan 28, 2025PATransmission & Drivetrain
    Pulled out of car wash to drying area. Car was still in D, with foot on brake. After a few moments, auto start/stop triggered shutting the car off, but rotary gear selector retracted while still in D. Would not allow restart as trans still in Drive and dash displayed Gearbox malfunction. After a 15 minute wait for system restart, tried to start to no avail. Had to get Discovery towed to dealer which informed that gear selector failed and needed replacement. Thank goodness I…
    NHTSA complaint #11639208 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology