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 1.0x the segment average of 51. 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. There are 5 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
51
Total Complaints
5
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
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
When Problems Appear on the 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT
Based on 21 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 5K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
ENGINE
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (5)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system may be disabled without warning the driver that the system is not functional.
Risk: If the AEB does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is N227.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → todaySource: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Land Rover New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Land Rover. If you're buying a used 2018 RANGE ROVER SPORT, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Land Rover dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
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
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 5 recalls have been completed — free at any Land Rover dealer
- ☐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
- 5
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 51
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