Most common 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems
Share of the 22 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Land Rover Discovery Sport complaints by model year
Best Discovery Sport years: 2015, 2024, 2021. Years to avoid: 2016. Compare all years →
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Land Rover Discover Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
What 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, and while the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and the transmission failed to shift properly. The contact conducted was able to retrieve DTC: P1315, P0304, P0316, P054A and P0014. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into park(P). Several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the gear shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 55,700.
Engine & cooling
About a year and a half ago the vehicles warning lights started show thing like check engine, coolant low, battery low, engine overheating and the fan would start running very loudly and thw start stop feature stoped workong even though it indicated it was working. I took it to the dealership and they said they had fix whatever was wrong. A few months later it started up again but this time while going up a busy hill the vehicle started making a loud whining sound, was loosing power and eventually died completely. No lights no starter no nothing. Very dangerous for me and other drivers because it was a sudden stop.I had it towed to my home and the next day to the dealership. After a few days they called me and told me that the vehicle had experienced a "mechanical failure" and that Land Rover decided to ship a new engine to be installed. …
1) Acceleration lags 1-2 seconds when you step on the gas pedal - have been almost hit many times when taking off at a stop light or changing lanes - very dangerous on streets, but also on the freeway. 2) Issue with electrical since the day I purchased it brand new in 2018 - auto stop-start only worked one time - dealer checked the vehicle out, declared the feature requires a fully charged battery to work but did not investigate why the battery is not fully charging; over the past 2 years I noticed the radio often continues to play even when I push the off button, headlights have burnt out 3 times, radio changed from Satellite to AM automatically last week, and it sometimes smells like burned wires. The car was recently at the dealer for service and their inspection found no issues. …
Fuel & propulsion system
About a year and a half ago the vehicles warning lights started show thing like check engine, coolant low, battery low, engine overheating and the fan would start running very loudly and thw start stop feature stoped workong even though it indicated it was working. I took it to the dealership and they said they had fix whatever was wrong. A few months later it started up again but this time while going up a busy hill the vehicle started making a loud whining sound, was loosing power and eventually died completely. No lights no starter no nothing. Very dangerous for me and other drivers because it was a sudden stop.I had it towed to my home and the next day to the dealership. After a few days they called me and told me that the vehicle had experienced a "mechanical failure" and that Land Rover decided to ship a new engine to be installed. …
Vehicle was driving down the highway in early April of 2025 when the engine showed a sudden loss of power and diminished performance with misfires and rough running. Thankfully I was able to pull to the side of the highway before automobiles behind me rear-ended the vehicle after such a sudden loss in driving speed. it was later determined that at roughly 56,000 miles, the automobile suffered a cracked intake valve on cylinder 2, which fell into the engine. The recommendation was a complete engine replacement after the diagnosis was done by an authorized Land Rover service center. This occurred roughly 13k miles after the vehicle was serviced for persistent misfires and rough idling. The CVVL unit and PCV Assembly parts were replaced at that time.
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 9-speed automatic | AWD | 21 / 25 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport a good car?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 Discovery Sport rates better than average: 40% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Discovery Sport at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The transmission & drivetrain — 9 complaints, 41% of all complaints for this model year, most often about manual transmission › column shift assembly. Next are the engine & cooling (8) and fuel & propulsion system (6).
How many recalls does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
There is 1 recall for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport, the most recent from February 1, 2018 (fuel rail). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015, 2024 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2016. See the full Land Rover Discovery Sport years comparison.
At what mileage do 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 35,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.