2018 Land Rover Range Rover problems & reliability
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover, alongside 4 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
1 complaint report injuries (2 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2018 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles were involved in 5 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 11 | 41% |
| Engine → | 10 | 37% |
| Unknown / Other | 5 | 19% |
| Power Train | 4 | 15% |
| Structure | 3 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“- corroded sunroof drain channel fittings leading to water intrusion into the vehicle - corrosion and rust in the sunroof opening panel frame water drain. - sunroof water drain tubes have a notable amount of corrosion and rust in drain tube outlet and rubber hose. - safety has been put at risk from the water intrusion…”
Electrical System · filed Sep 4, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message flashing forward alert not available, brake assist not available, transmission fault, AEB not available, HDC not available were displayed. Additionally, the stability control, forward alert not…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Sep 2, 2026
“Following a routine oil and filter service and starter motor replacement at an authorized Land Rover dealer, the engine seized within 21 miles of vehicle delivery. The vehicle was brought to the dealer for a no-start condition. A prior independent shop had evaluated the vehicle and found exclusively electrical issues…”
Engine · filed Aug 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
Engineering Analysis EA26003 · opened Apr 24, 2026 · open
Technical service bulletins
822 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover. The 10 most recent:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
N881 Range Rover 21AUG26 · Other · issued Aug 21, 2026
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
N881 Range Rover 17JUL26 · Other · issued Jul 17, 2026
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off
N881 Range Rover 16JUN26 · Other · issued Jun 16, 2026
Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The BCM requires replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements.
N906v2 - 18MAY26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 18, 2026
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
N881 Range Rover 15MAY26 · Other · issued May 16, 2026
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
N881 Range Rover 17APR26 · Other · issued Apr 17, 2026
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
N881 Range Rover 20MAR26 · Other · issued Mar 20, 2026
Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
SSM76411 - 10MAR26 · Other · issued Mar 10, 2026
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Range Rover_N881 02-20-20 · Other · issued Feb 20, 2026
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
Range Rover_N881_17OCT25 · Other · issued Oct 17, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2018 Land Rover Range Rover?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.