2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT has 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.6x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (35% of all complaints), specifically: the 2018 model has a significant throttle delay when accelerating the car from a stop, resulting in delay in movement after pressing the accelerator pedal. this can be very dangerous when turning onto busy roads and when accelerating at stop signs, as it takes 1-2 seconds before the car registers th. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
51
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.6x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
18 complaints- • THE 2018 MODEL HAS A SIGNIFICANT THROTTLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR FROM A STOP, RESULTING IN DELAY IN MOVEMENT AFTER PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING ONTO BUSY ROADS AND WHEN ACCELERATING AT STOP SIGNS, AS IT TAKES 1-2 SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR REGISTERS TH
- • IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING NOTED EPISODES OF SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WITH VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS. REPEATED DEALER VISITS FAILED TO DISCLOSE SOURCE OF ISSUE. FINALLY ON THE INTERSTATE FOR A RETURN DEALER VISIT HAD SUDDEN AND ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER THAT RESULTED IN NEAR
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LAND ROVER OF CHANTILLY (4120 AUTO PARK CIR, CHANTILLY, VA 20151, 703-679-4000) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BU
“THE 2018 MODEL HAS A SIGNIFICANT THROTTLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR FROM A STOP, RESULTING IN DELAY IN MOVEMENT AFTER PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING ONTO BUSY ROADS AND WHEN ACCELERATING AT STOP SIGNS, AS IT TAKES 1-2 SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR REGISTERS TH”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
8 complaints- • IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING NOTED EPISODES OF SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WITH VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS. REPEATED DEALER VISITS FAILED TO DISCLOSE SOURCE OF ISSUE. FINALLY ON THE INTERSTATE FOR A RETURN DEALER VISIT HAD SUDDEN AND ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER THAT RESULTED IN NEAR
- • LOWER SCREEN MODULE IS GOING OUT
- • TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, MY VEHICLE WHICH IS AT 15,000 MILES AND ABOUT 18 MONTHS OLD, HAS BEEN FACING CONTINUOUS FAILURES ON ITS ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS THAT AFFECTED THE AIR SUSPENSION SHUTTING DOWN, EMERGENCY BREAK LOCKING UP, SUDDEN SHUT DOWN OF THE MIDDLE MAIN CONSOLE, A SHUT DOWN OF S
“IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING NOTED EPISODES OF SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WITH VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS. REPEATED DEALER VISITS FAILED TO DISCLOSE SOURCE OF ISSUE. FINALLY ON THE INTERSTATE FOR A RETURN DEALER VISIT HAD SUDDEN AND ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER THAT RESULTED IN NEAR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
5 complaints- • THE BOTTOM SCREEN MODULE IN MY VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY GOING OUT. I'M NOT ABLE TO OPERATE ANY OF MY CONTROL FEATURES IN THE VEHICLE. I'VE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY ASSISTANCE IN PREVENTING THIS ISSUE OR FIXING THIS ISSUE. THE SCREEN CONTROLS THE HEATING, AIR AND OTHER SA
- • LOWER SCREEN MODULE IS GOING OUT
- • TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, MY VEHICLE WHICH IS AT 15,000 MILES AND ABOUT 18 MONTHS OLD, HAS BEEN FACING CONTINUOUS FAILURES ON ITS ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS THAT AFFECTED THE AIR SUSPENSION SHUTTING DOWN, EMERGENCY BREAK LOCKING UP, SUDDEN SHUT DOWN OF THE MIDDLE MAIN CONSOLE, A SHUT DOWN OF S
“THE BOTTOM SCREEN MODULE IN MY VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY GOING OUT. I'M NOT ABLE TO OPERATE ANY OF MY CONTROL FEATURES IN THE VEHICLE. I'VE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY ASSISTANCE IN PREVENTING THIS ISSUE OR FIXING THIS ISSUE. THE SCREEN CONTROLS THE HEATING, AIR AND OTHER SA”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints- • THE 2018 MODEL HAS A SIGNIFICANT THROTTLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR FROM A STOP, RESULTING IN DELAY IN MOVEMENT AFTER PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING ONTO BUSY ROADS AND WHEN ACCELERATING AT STOP SIGNS, AS IT TAKES 1-2 SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR REGISTERS TH
- • IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING NOTED EPISODES OF SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WITH VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS. REPEATED DEALER VISITS FAILED TO DISCLOSE SOURCE OF ISSUE. FINALLY ON THE INTERSTATE FOR A RETURN DEALER VISIT HAD SUDDEN AND ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER THAT RESULTED IN NEAR
- • 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 M
“THE 2018 MODEL HAS A SIGNIFICANT THROTTLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR FROM A STOP, RESULTING IN DELAY IN MOVEMENT AFTER PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING ONTO BUSY ROADS AND WHEN ACCELERATING AT STOP SIGNS, AS IT TAKES 1-2 SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR REGISTERS TH”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
3 complaints- • THE 2018 MODEL HAS A SIGNIFICANT THROTTLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR FROM A STOP, RESULTING IN DELAY IN MOVEMENT AFTER PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING ONTO BUSY ROADS AND WHEN ACCELERATING AT STOP SIGNS, AS IT TAKES 1-2 SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR REGISTERS TH
- • SOMETIMES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THERE IS A DELAY, VERY DANGEROUS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES
- • I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding a prolonged and troubling service experience at Jaguar Land Rover Buckhead, related to my 2018 Range Rover Sport (approximately 49,000 miles), and to express dissatisfaction with the handling of a prior related incident. My vehicle has been the dea
“THE 2018 MODEL HAS A SIGNIFICANT THROTTLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR FROM A STOP, RESULTING IN DELAY IN MOVEMENT AFTER PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING ONTO BUSY ROADS AND WHEN ACCELERATING AT STOP SIGNS, AS IT TAKES 1-2 SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR REGISTERS TH”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 51 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: THE 2018 MODEL HAS A SIGNIFICANT THROTTLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR FROM A STOP, RESULTING IN DELAY IN MOVEMENT AFTER PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING ONTO BUSY ROADS AND WHEN ACCELERATING AT STOP SIGNS, AS IT TAKES 1-2 SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR REGISTERS TH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING NOTED EPISODES OF SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WITH VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS. REPEATED DEALER VISITS FAILED TO DISCLOSE SOURCE OF ISSUE. FINALLY ON THE INTERSTATE FOR A RETURN DEALER VISIT HAD SUDDEN AND ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER THAT RESULTED IN NEAR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: THE BOTTOM SCREEN MODULE IN MY VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY GOING OUT. I'M NOT ABLE TO OPERATE ANY OF MY CONTROL FEATURES IN THE VEHICLE. I'VE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY ASSISTANCE IN PREVENTING THIS ISSUE OR FIXING THIS ISSUE. THE SCREEN CONTROLS THE HEATING, AIR AND OTHER SA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: THE 2018 MODEL HAS A SIGNIFICANT THROTTLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR FROM A STOP, RESULTING IN DELAY IN MOVEMENT AFTER PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING ONTO BUSY ROADS AND WHEN ACCELERATING AT STOP SIGNS, AS IT TAKES 1-2 SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR REGISTERS TH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT — Year Comparison
How does 2018 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 51
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 80
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