2018 Land Rover DISCOVERY SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
33,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 21 complaints (38.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 33.3% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 19.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 19.0% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 |
Engine: 8; Power Train: 8; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Electrical System: 3; Service Brakes: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Back Over Prevention: Warnings: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 4; 2024: 2; 2025: 4; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11173104 · 2019-01-30 (January 30, 2019)
WHEN ENGINE COLD AND SHIFTING INTO REVERSE IT WILL TAKE ABOUT 2 SECONDS FOR CAR TO START MOVING. MY FAMILY IS PUSHING ON GAS IN THAT SMALL WINDOW. WHEN THE CAR MOVES IT IS QUICKLY ACCELERATING STARTLING THE DRIVER.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11173104 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11330800 · 2020-06-25 (June 25, 2020)
1: GEARBOX FAULT.. UNABLE TO MOVE GEARBOX FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE 2" PARK BRAKE FAULT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11330800 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11551313 · 2023-10-23 (October 23, 2023)
I was driving and the vehicle car stalled it said gear box defect and switched from reverse to drive to neutral but would not move. I think this is dangerous since my car was already in drive and suddenly stalling could've caused an accident. Luckily there was no car behind me or it would have rear ended me.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11551313 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11556553 · 2023-11-23 (November 23, 2023)
About a year and a half ago the vehicles warning lights started show thing like check engine, coolant low, battery low, engine overheating and the fan would start running very loudly and thw start stop feature stoped workong even though it indicated it was working. I took it to the dealership and they said they had fix whatever was wrong. A few months later it started up again but this time while going up a busy hill the vehicle started making a loud whining sound, was loosing power and eventually died completely. No lights no starter no nothin…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11556553 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11441877 · 2021-11-28 (November 28, 2021)
1) Acceleration lags 1-2 seconds when you step on the gas pedal - have been almost hit many times when taking off at a stop light or changing lanes - very dangerous on streets, but also on the freeway. 2) Issue with electrical since the day I purchased it brand new in 2018 - auto stop-start only worked one time - dealer checked the vehicle out, declared the feature requires a fully charged battery to work but did not investigate why the battery is not fully charging; over the past 2 years I noticed the radio often continues to play even when I …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11441877 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11585222 · 2024-04-25 (April 25, 2024)
My parents are [XXX] . They were coming home from there doctors appointment on [XXX] and traveling about 50 MPH heading home and all the sudden my father tried to press on the brakes to slow down and there was no brakes at all. He could not stop the vehicle and the ONLY thing that saved his and my moms life was the fact that the 2018 Land Rover discovery sport SE came to a hill and immediately as soon as the vehicle came up the hill my father turned the wheel to the right and the vehicle stopped after hitting one of those parking lot cement bl…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11585222 at NHTSA ↗