2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
11,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 33 complaints (45.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 3.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.0% |
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 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
Engine: 15; Electrical System: 8; Unknown Or Other: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Suspension: 3; Steering: 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 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 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 (8). 21 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 | 3 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2018: 3; 2019: 7; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 3; 2024: 6; 2025: 7; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 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 11447427 · 2022-01-13 (January 13, 2022)
Vehicle hesitates on accelerating from low speed. It is extremely dangerous and I have nearly been broadsided a number of times. From a rolling start at low speed, depressing the accelerator pedal has no effect.. it feels like an eternity until the engine comes to life. I would say at least two full seconds. And when it finally does come to life, it can be a neck-snapping shocking jolt that will cause passengers to scream. It is my belief that Jaguar Land Rover North America is aware of this issue but has not addressed it for 2018+ L494 Ra…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11447427 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11162531 · 2018-12-19 (December 19, 2018)
THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND IT DOES NOT GIVE A WARNING THAT THE SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONAL.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11162531 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11207073 · 2019-05-12 (May 12, 2019)
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2018 RANGE ROVER SPORT. I BOUGHT THE CAR ABOUT 11 MONTHS BACK FROM LAND ROVER OF SAN ANTONIO. IT CURRENT HAS JUST OVER 9,000 MILES. I ALONG WITH MY FAMILY WAS DRIVING IN HOUSTON ON THE BUSY IH-10 FEEDER LANES AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO TURN LEFT ON GESSNER ROAD, THE STEERING OF MY CAR LOCKED FOR A FEW SECONDS, AND THEN CAME BACK TO NORMAL FUNCTION - IN THAT SPLIT SECOND MY CAR SLIPPED INTO THE NEXT TURN LANE. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR TURNING IN THAT LANE WAS BEHIND US, AND SO WE AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT. RIGHT THEN I SAW SOME VERSION…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11207073 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11741163 · 2026-05-31 (May 31, 2026)
I recently noticed rust forming on both sides of the fuel tank support shields. The manual says that these shields are directly connected to the fuel tanks and that if rust develops further then the tanks could fall.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11741163 at NHTSA ↗