2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Coolant leak due to poorly made plastic part above the supercharger. High risk of fire and overheating due to land rover's poor design. OEM unwilling to help.”
filed Jan 13, 2026
“The engine coolant pipe cross over on top of the engine and the the one in the rear are made of plastic and is a known failure point. One simple search and it is known that its a super common problem that should be recalled and fixed. This is an engineering oversight and cost the car owner over…”
filed Oct 29, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Range Rover Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Range Rover Sport | 10 | 43% |
| 2020 Range Rover Sport | 9 | 23% |
| 2019 Range Rover Sport | 8 | 36% |
| 2017 Range Rover Sport | 7 | 12% |
| 2016 Range Rover Sport | 13 | 17% |
| 2015 Range Rover Sport | 11 | 21% |
| 2014 Range Rover Sport | 11 | 26% |
| 2013 Range Rover Sport | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 Range Rover Sport | 12 | 39% |
| 2011 Range Rover Sport | 8 | 13% |
| 2010 Range Rover Sport | 3 | 7% |
| 2006 Range Rover Sport | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.