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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 33 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
33
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Land Rover dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
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,…
NHTSA #18V625000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Failure to display the rearview image will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at…
NHTSA #19V603000
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Lighting Control Module: Software
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….
NHTSA #21V117000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and add a new seal or replace the camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Range Rover owners March 4, 2024….
NHTSA #24V023000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera for damage. If no damage is found, the camera will be fitted with a new seal. If damage is found, the camera will be…
NHTSA #24V364000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
8
Electrical System
7
Suspension
3
Engine And Engine Cooling
3
Unknown Or Other
3
Structure
2
Steering
2
Back Over Prevention
1
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 52 complaints 2013 59 complaints 2014 86 complaints 2015 126 complaints 2016 77 complaints 2017 121 complaints 2018 33 complaints 2019 26 complaints 2020 47 complaints 2021 12 complaints 2022 14 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2019, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Is the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 5 recall campaigns and 33 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport are: Engine, Electrical System, Suspension, Engine And Engine Cooling. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport safe to buy?
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Land Rover Range Rover Sport should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport are: 2019, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2017.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.