Is the 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER reliable?

The 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER has 38 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.4x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL problems.

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

Top problems: ELECTRICAL (10 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (9 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (4 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

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

Yes, there are 4 recall(s): FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. 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?

The 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER gets 20 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2400. 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?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER 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

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER has 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.4x the segment average of 27. The most common issue is electrical problems (26% of all complaints), specifically: after only five days of ownership, major components of the electrical system failed, particularly the displays on all of the driver information systems, including assistive services such as lane detection. the service center first stated that the problem eas serious and related to faulty wiring from. There are 4 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 4 crash reports 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

10 complaints

26%

• AFTER ONLY FIVE DAYS OF OWNERSHIP, MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED, PARTICULARLY THE DISPLAYS ON ALL OF THE DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ASSISTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS LANE DETECTION. THE SERVICE CENTER FIRST STATED THAT THE PROBLEM EAS SERIOUS AND RELATED TO FAULTY WIRING FROM
• OUR NEW RANGE ROVER IS CREATING A SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE INTERIOR ELECTRONICS/AC UNIT. IT'S SIMILAR TO LETTING THE AIR OUT OF AN INFLATED BALLOON BY THE SPOUT. THE PITCH GOES HIGHER, LOWER, AND ALL OVER LIKE YOU ARE MOVING YOUR HANDS WHEN TRYING TO MAKE THE BALLOON SQUEAL. OUR VEHICLE IS NOW
• THE INFOTAINMENT MEANT SYSTEM WHICH IS THE BRAINS OF THE CAR IS CONSTANTLY FAILING TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THE SCREEN FREEZES LEAVING INABILITY TO CONTROL A/C, RADIO, BLUETOOTH PHONE, CLIMATE, BACK UP CAMERAS. THIS VEHICLE HAS 4500 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES, IT IS NOW BACK AT THE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“AFTER ONLY FIVE DAYS OF OWNERSHIP, MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED, PARTICULARLY THE DISPLAYS ON ALL OF THE DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ASSISTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS LANE DETECTION. THE SERVICE CENTER FIRST STATED THAT THE PROBLEM EAS SERIOUS AND RELATED TO FAULTY WIRING FROM”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2018 Land Rover RANGE ROVER

Based on 20 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 4K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

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60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 2K mi · 6 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 (4)

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING13/09/2018

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

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,401

Per month

$200

Per mile

20.0¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$3,001/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,715/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

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, 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

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 38 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: AFTER ONLY FIVE DAYS OF OWNERSHIP, MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED, PARTICULARLY THE DISPLAYS ON ALL OF THE DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ASSISTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS LANE DETECTION. THE SERVICE CENTER FIRST STATED THAT THE PROBLEM EAS SERIOUS AND RELATED TO FAULTY WIRING FROM
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I WAS DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE OF HIGHWAY AND EVERYTHING IN CAR SHUT DOWN. NO ACCELERATION, NO BRAKES, STEERING, NO ELECTRICAL PANEL, NO FLASHERS, NO BLINKERS. NOTHING. MORE PARTS THAN IISTED ABOVE WERE AFFECTED, BUT IT ONLY ALLOWED ME TO SELECT THREE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THE INFOTAINMENT MEANT SYSTEM WHICH IS THE BRAINS OF THE CAR IS CONSTANTLY FAILING TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THE SCREEN FREEZES LEAVING INABILITY TO CONTROL A/C, RADIO, BLUETOOTH PHONE, CLIMATE, BACK UP CAMERAS. THIS VEHICLE HAS 4500 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES, IT IS NOW BACK AT THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: ROTARY CONTROLLER FOR GEAR WAS IN PARK POSITION. DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH DRIVER DOOR OPEN AND BOTH FEET ON GROUND WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE GEAR. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO JUMP BACK INTO VEHICLE TO PRESS ON BRAKES AND WAS FORCED UNDER THE OPEN VEHICLE DOOR. OCCUPANTS INCLUDING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 4 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)