2018 Land Rover Discovery vs 2018 Toyota Highlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Land Rover Discovery | 2018 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 37 | 265 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 886 | 253 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 17,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Land Rover Discovery | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 65 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 53 |
| Engine | 6 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 24 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 22 |
| Structure | 7 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Water leaks | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 18 |
| Stalling | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
2018 Land Rover Discovery
2018 Toyota Highlander
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.