Is the 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR reliable?

The 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR has 58 complaints filed with NHTSA (2.8x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: ENGINE problems.

What are common problems with the 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR?

Top problems: ENGINE (14 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (12 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (9 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR?

Yes, there are 3 recall(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. Contact any Land Rover dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR?

The 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR gets 24 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2000. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR is approximately $2,260/year (suv-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR has 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.8x the segment average of 21. The most common issue is engine problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: vehicle was in motion at 65 miles per hour on a major highway. within a few minutes of warning indicators showing that the vehicle's charging system was not functioning, the car began to jolt and loose power. the vehicle lost all power within a minute. fluid was leaking from the vehicle. hazard ligh. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 3 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ENGINE

14 complaints

24%

• VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 65 MILES PER HOUR ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF WARNING INDICATORS SHOWING THAT THE VEHICLE'S CHARGING SYSTEM WAS NOT FUNCTIONING, THE CAR BEGAN TO JOLT AND LOOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER WITHIN A MINUTE. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. HAZARD LIGH
• UNKNOWN (unexplained engine failure)
• The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The contact stated that coolant was leaking on the ground underneath the vehicle. The low coolant level warning light was illuminated. There was oil in the oil pan. There was smoke under the hood. The contact was adding coolant daily. The contact

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 65 MILES PER HOUR ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF WARNING INDICATORS SHOWING THAT THE VEHICLE'S CHARGING SYSTEM WAS NOT FUNCTIONING, THE CAR BEGAN TO JOLT AND LOOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER WITHIN A MINUTE. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. HAZARD LIGH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR

Based on 20 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 24K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

VISIBILITY

In line with typicalmedian 21K mi · 6 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

High-mileage issuemedian 70K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

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 (3)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE25/02/2021

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, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2021. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,001

Per month

$167

Per mile

16.7¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,667/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,600/yr

Based 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 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER VELAR

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$2,260

Full coverage / month

$188

Liability only / year

$732

vs US avg

+35%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$2260

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

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

4 yr / 50K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / unlimited mi

These are the terms for a new Land Rover. If you're buying a used 2018 RANGE ROVER VELAR, 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

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 58 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 65 MILES PER HOUR ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF WARNING INDICATORS SHOWING THAT THE VEHICLE'S CHARGING SYSTEM WAS NOT FUNCTIONING, THE CAR BEGAN TO JOLT AND LOOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER WITHIN A MINUTE. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. HAZARD LIGH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE MY WIFE'S VEHICLE THE GAUGES FOR SPEED, TACHOMETER, VEHICLE STATUS ETC TURN OFF. THE TWO TOUCH SCREENS ALSO TURN OFF SO CANNOT CONTROL ANY CLIMATE, RADIO, DRIVE SETTINGS ETC. IT WILL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND TURN BACK OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR STILL OPERATES BUT WITHOUT ANY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE MY WIFE'S VEHICLE THE GAUGES FOR SPEED, TACHOMETER, VEHICLE STATUS ETC TURN OFF. THE TWO TOUCH SCREENS ALSO TURN OFF SO CANNOT CONTROL ANY CLIMATE, RADIO, DRIVE SETTINGS ETC. IT WILL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND TURN BACK OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR STILL OPERATES BUT WITHOUT ANY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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VISIBILITY: WHEN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FOGS UP IN THE MORNINGS/NIGHT, THE DEFOGGER VENTILATION JUST BELOW THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, DOES NOT TOTALLY CLEAR THE CONDENSATION, LEAVING BEHIND A BIG PATCH OF CONDENSATION THAT OBSTRUCTS CLEAR VISIBILITY. ALSO, I AM FACING A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE MEDIA SCREENS AND ENTERTA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Land Rover dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)