2018 Land Rover DISCOVERY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
37 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
14,144 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 37 complaints (21.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 10 | 27.0% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 8.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 5.4% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 5.4% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Structure:Body | 6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
Electrical System: 8; Power Train: 8; Unknown Or Other: 8; Engine: 6; Structure:Body: 6; Visibility/Wiper: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 14 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 14; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 17 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 | 11 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2018: 1; 2019: 11; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 4; 2023: 5; 2024: 4; 2025: 6; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 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 11287894 · 2019-12-09 (December 9, 2019)
UPON STAYING IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND ENTERING THE CAR ONE MORNING AFTER A RAIN STORM, AND WHILE STILL RAINING IN THAT MORNING, WATER HAD BEEN AND CONTINUED TO, LEAK IN THROUGH THE TOP PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDOW SHIELD. THIS RESULTED IN A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE HEADLINER, FLOORING, AND DASH BOARD. VEHICLE HAS REMAINED WITH DEALERSHIP SINCE 11/29 FOR REPAIRS AND PART REPLACEMENT. PER DEALERSHIP, THE FAULTY WINDOW SHIELD IS A KNOWN AND COMMON PROBLEM IN THE NEW DISCOVERYS YET HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. AS AN ATTORNEY AND A…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11287894 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11289599 · 2019-12-17 (December 17, 2019)
WHILE TRAVELING OR STANDING STILL THE VEHICLE LEAKS RAINWATER FROM THE ENTIRE TOP FRONT WINDSHIELD. DEPENDING ON HOW HARD AND HOW MUCH RAIN IS FALLING WILL DEPEND ON HOW MUCH WATER LEAKS AND ACCUMULATES INSIDE INTO THE INTERIOR VEHICLE CABIN. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL INCHES IN CUP HOLDERS AFTER A LONG RAINSTORM. THE DEALER ADVISED THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THIS PARTICULAR MAKE/MODEL. ADVISE THEY WILL REPLACE SEAM LOCATED ON TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE PART ON ORDER, STILL WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO CALL. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHICH…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11289599 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11459994 · 2022-04-07 (April 7, 2022)
Car went black (all systems shut off) and i started to roll in the CVS parking lot when i was trying to drive in and Park. The brakes and nothing was engaging. IT happened so fast I was able to stop the vehicle and I am not sure how but may have just turned the shifter from drive to park... I took the vehicle in for service (a number of issues) and i forgot to mention this, I was told the Ground Stud needed replacing and it turned out this was likely the cause (I believe he said it had come loose). I have a extended warranty that has compreh…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11459994 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11639208 · 2025-01-28 (January 28, 2025)
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 wasn't in a traffic situation. This problem has recalls on other models…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11639208 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11165710 · 2019-01-03 (January 3, 2019)
WHEN VEHICLE IS UNDER 10 MILES AN HOUR OR BRIEFLY STOPPED AND PRESSURE IS REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR, WHEN PRESSING ACCELERATOR TO MOVE AGAIN THERE IS A 1-2 SECOND DELAY IN RESPONSE. TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE IN WRONG GEAR THEN SHIFTS AFTER A DELAY RESULTING IN CAR NOT RESPONDING TO THROTTLE INPUT THEN JUMPING UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN EXECUTING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS INTO TRAFFIC SINCE CAR DOESN'T RESPOND AS EXPECTED AND NORMAL. VERY EASY TO REPRODUCE THIS ISSUE.
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11165710 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11109683 · 2018-07-05 (July 5, 2018)
NEW VEHICLE, LESS THAN 600 MILES, ERRATIC GAS PEDAL, START AT STOP SIGN, CAR LAGS/STALLS. BEEN AT DEALERSHIP FOR 3 WEEKS, THEY TELL ME IT IS WITHIN LAND ROVER SPEC. CAR SEVERELY HESITATES WHEN GOING FROM STOP. BEEN ALMOST HIT BROAD SIDE THREE TIMES. THIS HAPPENS NO MATTER IF THE ECO STOP/START IS ACTIVE OR NOT. WILL NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE, VERY DANGEROUS. NOT GETTING ANYWHERE WITH DEALER FOR HELP. DEALER SAYS LAND ROVER INVESTIGATING. ALSO, BACK UP CAMERA NON OPERATIVE, THIRD ONE INSTALLED, STILL NOT WORKING AND HAVE TO ORDER FROM UK.
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11109683 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11634263 · 2025-01-06 (January 6, 2025)
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the battery warning illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several seconds after the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to coast into a parking lot and the vehicle was taken to a Parts Store where a new battery was purchased. The contact installed the battery however, the vehicle stalled again. The contact left the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by a deal…
Owner-reported narrative. 106,331 miles reported. Look up ODI 11634263 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11266656 · 2019-10-06 (October 6, 2019)
LET ME START, BY SAYING THIS HAPPENED 2 MONTHS AGO, IN MONTERREY N.L MEXICO. I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE CAR FELT LIKE IT TURNED OFF AND IT PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND I CRASHED HITTING TWO CARS. SENT IT TO RANGE ROVER AND THEY STATED THE POWER STEERING BOX WAS DAMAGED AND I ASKED THEM ABOUT ANY RECALL THE SAID NO THIER HADN'T BEEN. I NEED MY CAR FIXED CAN YOU HELP PLEASE. MEXICO DOESN'T WANT TO DO THIS UNDER WARRANTY. CLAIM THAT WARRANTY IS ONLY FOR CANADA AND US. I COULD HAVE KILLED PEOPLE AND THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN ON YOUR COMPANY I NEE…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11266656 at NHTSA ↗