2018 Land Rover Discovery
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 8 of 37 complaints (22%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 54 in 2017 to 37 in 2018.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2018 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,500 | 3,500–4,300 | 3,500–4,300 | 3,500–4,300 | 3,700–4,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 22 | 18–23 | 18–23 | 18–23 | 18–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 20 / 26 | 16–21 / 21–26 | 16–21 / 21–26 | 16–21 / 21–26 | 16–21 / 21–26 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 401 | 406–500 | 395–500 | 395–500 | 422–500 | |
| Complaints filed | 5 | 54 | 37 | 38 | 18 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 8 of 37 NHTSA complaints (22%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Land Rover Discovery get?
EPA rates it 18–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Land Rover Discovery?
EPA estimates $3,500–$4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 16 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $4,300 (high) | 500 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S9) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg (high) | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,500 (low) | 395 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S9) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,500 (low) | 402 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $3,900 | 448 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · Campaign 23V393000 · Jun 1, 2023
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Consequence: Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash. An instrument cluster warning light that fails to alert the driver about unsecured doors can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · Campaign 21V117000 · Feb 26, 2021
Defect: 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."
Consequence: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · Campaign 20V143000 · Mar 13, 2020
Defect: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.
Consequence: If the trailer lights are not working, following traffic won't be aware the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING · Campaign 18V625000 · Sep 19, 2018
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the AEB does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.