2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
43 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
25,900 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 43 complaints (30.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 9.3% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 4.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Engine | 12 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
Unknown Or Other: 13; Engine: 12; Electrical System: 10; Visibility/Wiper: 5; Power Train: 4; Exterior Lighting: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Air Bags: 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 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 27 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 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2018: 3; 2019: 4; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 3; 2023: 6; 2024: 11; 2025: 9; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting 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 11166369 · 2019-01-10 (January 10, 2019)
1. CAR WINDOWS DO NOT DEFROST WHEN DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER. ESPECIALLY THE SIDE WINDOWS GREATLY EFFECTING VISIBILITY IF HAVING TO TURN OR CHANGE LANES 2. LOWER ELECTRICAL PANEL GOES OUT RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS MAKES YOU UNABLE TO REGULATE TEMPERATURE OR CHANGE DRIVING TYPE.
Owner-reported narrative. 23,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11166369 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11615936 · 2024-09-23 (September 23, 2024)
I've been having various start/stop issues with my car in the middle of traffic with are real safety issues. My first visit at Land Rover dealership was back on July 12, 2024 for a powertrain recall. Full inspection during that time revealed that everything else worked fine with my car expect that a new set of tires were needed. Since then, I had intermittent window and blinder issues not working and various not functional start/stop feature. I had to replace the window driver switch and recently, I started having start up issues and have chang…
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Owner report 11624724 · 2024-11-12 (November 12, 2024)
I have owned this vehical for 2 years now and have repaired well over $7,000 worth of issues. Coolant issues are the number one issue, however we also repaired an oil leak and had electrical issues with the braking system. There are no current recalls for my car, but my coolant levels are low again and it is leaking again.
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Owner report 11747330 · 2026-06-30 (June 30, 2026)
UNKNOWN the vehicle has had a check engine light since purchase, the doors do not lock, the SOS systems failure, ENGINE FAULT SYSTEM and BRAKE SYSTEMS illuminate regularly. The vehicle has stranded my kids and I after purchasing, where the dealer has cleared the codes and promised it’s fine repeatedly.
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Owner report 11710799 · 2026-01-13 (January 13, 2026)
I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety and operability issue involving my 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, which has rendered the vehicle inoperable and unsafe to drive. Within approximately four months of purchase, the vehicle experienced repeated mechanical failures, including persistent check engine warnings, limp mode activation, failed compression testing, fuel injector failures across all cylinders, exhaust and turbo-related faults, and a full diesel particulate filter (DPF). The vehicle currently will not perform as desig…
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