2018 Land Rover Discovery: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2018 Land Rover Discovery: 4 recalls, 37 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
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Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Forward collision avoidance Vehicle recall #18V625000 · 2018 · 86 vehicles
What's wrong: The autonomous emergency braking (aeb) system May be disabled without warning the driver that the system is not functional.
Why it matters: If the aeb does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018.
Electrical, Exterior lights Vehicle recall #20V143000 · 2020 · 1,553 vehicles
What's wrong: When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's daytime running lights (drl) are on, the trailer lights May not function.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020.
Exterior lights, Exterior lights Vehicle recall #21V117000 · 2021 · 26,805 vehicles
What's wrong: Jaguar Land Rover north america, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 range rover, range rover sport, discovery, and range rover velar vehicles. The auto high beam (ahb) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps,…
Why it matters: The driver May be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021.
Electrical, Latches & locks Vehicle recall #23V393000 · 2023 · 29,861 vehicles
What's wrong: The unilatch keyless vehicle (kv) entry function May fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light May fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Why it matters: Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will disable the unilatch keyless vehicle (kv) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (8): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (5).
- Electrical (8): the most common themes are electrical failure (4), stalls / loses power (3).
- Other / unknown (8): the most common themes are leaks (5), electrical failure (2).
- Body & structure (7): the most common themes are leaks (5).
The 2018 Land Rover Discovery has 37 owner complaints, ranking #6 of 23 Discovery model years for complaints (1.6× the average Discovery year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (11 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 14,144 miles. Neighboring years: 2017 (55 complaints, 3 recalls), 2019 (38 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | Diesel |
| 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2018 Land Rover Discovery problems?
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (8), electrical (8), other / unknown (8).
What gas mileage does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (3.0 L, Automatic (S8)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2018 Land Rover Discovery repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.