repaired · 2025 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 Land Rover DiscoveryProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2018 Land Rover Discovery, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-393 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Land Rover Discovery has problems
37 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Power train1 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system
7Structure
6Engine
4Visibility/wiper
3Vehicle speed control
2Visibility
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Steering
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2018 Land Rover Discovery recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system: software
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.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Risk. If the AEB does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Land Rover.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Discovery year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Discovery median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Land Rover Discovery safety ratings
2018 Land Rover Discovery SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Discovery owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
VEHICLE ROLLED BACK WHEN IN THE PARK POSITION. VEHICLE HAD NO OCCUPANTS. VEHICLE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. ROLL BACK OCCURRED SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION AND MINUTES AFTER I EXITED THE VEHICLE. EXTREMELY WORRISOME. 2018 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY*DT*JB
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE EVASIVE MANEUVERS DURING NORMAL DRIVING THERE IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT DELAY AFTER STEPPING ON THE ACCELERATOR. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAS ALREADY ALMOST RESULTED IN 2 ACCIDENTS. THIS HAS BEEN…
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