Owners have filed 44 complaints
about the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover with NHTSA between 2018 and 2026.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 29 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 51
Against the median year of the Land Rover Range Rover. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 94
18.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
91% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2018 compares with every other Land Rover Range Rover
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
627.3%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
836.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
522.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
14.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
29.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 2018peak 5Sep 2026
NHTSA investigations into the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis. ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The reports describe the fractures occurring at the joint where the steering knuckle attaches to the upper control arm ball joint in one or both steering knuckles. Fracture of the front suspension knuckle can...
Recalls on the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
24V023000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display or display a distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
21V117000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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."
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the high beams are illuminated, reducing visibility for oncoming traffic, and increasing the risk of a crash.
19V603000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with Continental Surround Camera Systems. The back-up camera system may fail to display the rearview image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: Failure to display the rearview image will reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Risk: If the AEB does not intervene when needed, without warning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20240179,463 units in Canada
Visual System
For Ranger Rover Sport models, this recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2024-289. Issue: On certain vehicles, water could leak into the rearview camera and cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a surround camera system. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Land Rover will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the rearview camera and install a new seal. The dealer will replace the rearview camera, if necessary.
Recall 20211023,544 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
Issue: On certain vehicles, when the Automatic High Beam (AHB) system is turned on, the AHB tell-tale indicator on the instrument panel may not turn on. This could lead you to drive without knowing that high beam lights can turn on automatically. Canadian regulations require a tell-tale indicator to turn on when the automatic high beams are activated. Safety Risk: A driver that does not know that the high beam lights are turned on could create glare for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Land Rover will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update vehicle software.
Recall 20184993 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, the Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system is inoperative with no warning to the driver. In the event of a potential collision, the AEB would not activate as intended, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the AEB software.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Austin, TXCrash
POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE WENT FROM PARK TO REVERSE BY ITSELF. DRIVERS DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN WHEN MY WIFE STARTED VEHICLE AND BY IT SELF IT ENGAGED IN REVERSE AND RAN THE DOOR INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE ALMOST RAN OVER MY WIFE WHILE SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO JUMP BACK IN AND PUSH THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. MY SON WAS BEHIND THE CAR LOADING ITEMS. LUCKILY HE HAD MOVED SECONDS BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #11354879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TXCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE WENT FROM PARK TO REVERSE BY ITSELF. DRIVERS DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN WHEN MY WIFE STARTED VEHICLE AND BY IT SELF IT ENGAGED IN REVERSE AND RAN THE DOOR INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE ALMOST RAN OVER MY WIFE WHILE SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO JUMP BACK IN AND PUSH THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. MY SON WAS BEHIND THE CAR LOADING ITEMS. LUCKILY HE HAD MOVED SECONDS BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #11354879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TXCrash
ENGINE
VEHICLE WENT FROM PARK TO REVERSE BY ITSELF. DRIVERS DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN WHEN MY WIFE STARTED VEHICLE AND BY IT SELF IT ENGAGED IN REVERSE AND RAN THE DOOR INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE ALMOST RAN OVER MY WIFE WHILE SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO JUMP BACK IN AND PUSH THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. MY SON WAS BEHIND THE CAR LOADING ITEMS. LUCKILY HE HAD MOVED SECONDS BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #11354879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 16,000 milesLA Jolla, CACrash2 injured
POWER TRAIN
ROTARY CONTROLLER FOR GEAR WAS IN PARK POSITION. DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH DRIVER DOOR OPEN AND BOTH FEET ON GROUND WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO REVERSE GEAR. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO JUMP BACK INTO VEHICLE TO PRESS ON BRAKES AND WAS FORCED UNDER THE OPEN VEHICLE DOOR. OCCUPANTS INCLUDING A BABY WERE IN THE BACK SEAT. VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING WITH DRIVER DOOR IMPACT BENDING FORWARD TO SLOW THE CRASH BEFORE STRIKING A TREE AND COMING TO STOP. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS WITH FRAME AND ROOF DAMAGE, PILLAR DAMAGE EXTENSIVE FRONT/SIDE AND REAR DAMAGE, DOOR WAS NEARLY TORN OFF HINGE.
NHTSA complaint #11279711 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 13,000 milesOmaha, NEFire
STRUCTURE:BODY
PURCHASED LAND ROVER 04/28/2018. AS OF 07/30/2019 IT HAD 13,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. ' REGULAR MAINTENANCE FOR VEHICLE FOLLOWED, ALL AT DEALERSHIP, H&H LAND ROVER DEALERSHIP, OMAHA, NE ' A DRIVE DOWN TO OVERLAND PARK, KS FROM OMAHA ON INTERSTATE 29. ' AT APPROXIMATELY 10:40AM ON 07/30/2019, WHILE TRAVELING ON I-29 (SOUTHBOUND), THE VEHICLE LOST POWER (AT 70MPH) THE MERGE TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. THE VEHICLE HAD 13,000 MILES ON IT. PULLED OVER AT MILE MARKER 71. - AT THIS POINT VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND STATIONARY. ' WHILE ON CELL PHONE TO ASK FOR HELP WITH TRIPLE AAA, A "POPPING SOUND FOLLOWED BY HISSING" WAS HEARD TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THIS SOUND WAS SIMILAR TO WHAT YOU MAY HEAR WHEN A TIRE BLOWS. AT THIS TIME WE COULD SMELL SMOKE AND BURNING RUBBER. THIS IS WHEN THE ENGINE WAS IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. ' A GOOD CITIZEN PULLED OVER, IN FRONT OF OUR VEHICLE, AND STARTED TO RUN TOWARDS OUR VEHICLE. DRIVER STILL INSIDE OF VEHICLE NOT REALIZING THAT IT WAS ON FIRE. FIRE WAS UNDER REAR UNDER CARRIAGE. LATER DETERMINED THE CITIZEN NOTICED THE FIRE AND WANTED TO MAKE SURE NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE. ' DRIVER OF BURNING VEHICLE OPENED DOOR AND LOOKED TOWARDS THE REAR OF VEHICLE TO SEE LARGE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERCARRIAGE.
NHTSA complaint #11242754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 13,000 milesOmaha, NEFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PURCHASED LAND ROVER 04/28/2018. AS OF 07/30/2019 IT HAD 13,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. ' REGULAR MAINTENANCE FOR VEHICLE FOLLOWED, ALL AT DEALERSHIP, H&H LAND ROVER DEALERSHIP, OMAHA, NE ' A DRIVE DOWN TO OVERLAND PARK, KS FROM OMAHA ON INTERSTATE 29. ' AT APPROXIMATELY 10:40AM ON 07/30/2019, WHILE TRAVELING ON I-29 (SOUTHBOUND), THE VEHICLE LOST POWER (AT 70MPH) THE MERGE TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. THE VEHICLE HAD 13,000 MILES ON IT. PULLED OVER AT MILE MARKER 71. - AT THIS POINT VEHICLE IS IN PARK AND STATIONARY. ' WHILE ON CELL PHONE TO ASK FOR HELP WITH TRIPLE AAA, A "POPPING SOUND FOLLOWED BY HISSING" WAS HEARD TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THIS SOUND WAS SIMILAR TO WHAT YOU MAY HEAR WHEN A TIRE BLOWS. AT THIS TIME WE COULD SMELL SMOKE AND BURNING RUBBER. THIS IS WHEN THE ENGINE WAS IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. ' A GOOD CITIZEN PULLED OVER, IN FRONT OF OUR VEHICLE, AND STARTED TO RUN TOWARDS OUR VEHICLE. DRIVER STILL INSIDE OF VEHICLE NOT REALIZING THAT IT WAS ON FIRE. FIRE WAS UNDER REAR UNDER CARRIAGE. LATER DETERMINED THE CITIZEN NOTICED THE FIRE AND WANTED TO MAKE SURE NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE. ' DRIVER OF BURNING VEHICLE OPENED DOOR AND LOOKED TOWARDS THE REAR OF VEHICLE TO SEE LARGE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERCARRIAGE.
NHTSA complaint #11242754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Rolling Hills, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 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 DISABLING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE - PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY SOUTH BAY JAGUAR LAND ROVER, TORRANCE, CA - VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN SOUTH BAY JLR - THERE ARE NO WARNING LAMPS BUT OUR 2020 RANGE ROVER WAS LABELED A TOTAL LOSS BY CHUBB INSURANCE FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE
NHTSA complaint #11762212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rolling Hills, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY
- 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 DISABLING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE - PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY SOUTH BAY JAGUAR LAND ROVER, TORRANCE, CA - VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN SOUTH BAY JLR - THERE ARE NO WARNING LAMPS BUT OUR 2020 RANGE ROVER WAS LABELED A TOTAL LOSS BY CHUBB INSURANCE FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE
NHTSA complaint #11762212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rolling Hills, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 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 DISABLING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE VEHICLE - PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY SOUTH BAY JAGUAR LAND ROVER, TORRANCE, CA - VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN SOUTH BAY JLR - THERE ARE NO WARNING LAMPS BUT OUR 2020 RANGE ROVER WAS LABELED A TOTAL LOSS BY CHUBB INSURANCE FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE
NHTSA complaint #11762212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesLeawood, KS
POWER TRAIN
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 available, Emergency brake assist not available, and transmission fault warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on several occasions after restarting the vehicle, the warning lights were no longer displayed; however, the transmission malfunctioned, and the vehicle failed to immediately drive forward. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The engine was replaced, but after retrieving the vehicle, the failures immediately reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 67,000
NHTSA complaint #11761553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesLeawood, KS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 available, Emergency brake assist not available, and transmission fault warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on several occasions after restarting the vehicle, the warning lights were no longer displayed; however, the transmission malfunctioned, and the vehicle failed to immediately drive forward. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The engine was replaced, but after retrieving the vehicle, the failures immediately reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 67,000
NHTSA complaint #11761553 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TX
ENGINE
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 — no engine, fluid, or cooling concerns. The dealer performed a multi-point inspection confirming no fluid leaks and no engine concerns. The dealer then performed an oil and filter service and starter motor replacement. The dealer's own technician notes state the vehicle was started and the concern was confirmed rectified. One mile was driven across nine days of service. Fourteen minutes after taking delivery, warning lights appeared. The following morning, a RED Engine Overheating warning illuminated. The engine seized shortly thereafter, rendering the vehicle inoperable on a public road. The dealer confirmed in writing: spun bearing, rod knock, and metal shavings throughout the engine. The dealer's Service Manager also confirmed in writing that drained oil is not examined for metal contamination as part of their standard oil change procedure. A bearing in pre-failure condition sheds metal particulate into engine oil. This metal contamination would have been detectable in the drained oil had it been examined. The vehicle is currently inoperable and in the dealer's custody. The component is available for inspection upon request. Warning lamps appeared 14 minutes post-delivery. No warning lamps were present before the service visit. Problem has been confirmed by the dealer.
NHTSA complaint #11761007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
San Ramon, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The infotainment system in this 2018 Range Rover has exhibited a recurring defect since at least January 2026. The defect manifests in multiple ways: the upper screen intermittently goes blank, the lower screen has been observed stuck flashing, and audio output skips and varies in speed during playback. The system integrates with the rear camera display, audible alerts, and climate controls, so a malfunction affects functions relied upon during vehicle operation, including rear visibility when reversing. The component is available for inspection upon request. On June 15, 2026, while driving on a freeway, the upper screen went blank momentarily without warning. The blackout occurred during normal driving conditions, with no prior warning lamps or alerts, and was unsettling under the circumstances. The vehicle remained controllable, but the incident raised a safety concern because a sudden display blackout at freeway speed is a distraction risk, and because the system is integrated with safety-relevant display and alert functions. The defect has been presented to the authorized dealer multiple times since January 2026. The January service order documented the concern as a continuation of issues following a prior recall and was classified as a warranty matter. The dealer reported being unable to reproduce the defect during a road test. The vehicle was returned for the same concern in April 2026. The dealer's records note updates performed to the IPC, ICDM, AAM, and IDMA modules and again report inability to duplicate the concern despite multiple video recordings of the defect previously submitted to the service department. The defect has continued to manifest after the April service visit, including the June 15 freeway incident. The dealer's repeated inability to reproduce the defect during diagnostic visits does not reflect the actual behavior of the system in regular driving use, where the defect occurs intermittently and without warning. (Video evidence available).
NHTSA complaint #11744458 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hewlett, NY
ENGINE
Continuous coolant leak
NHTSA complaint #11705097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Snoqualmie, WA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Driving and suddenly got "engine overheating low coolant stop engine immediately" warning message on instrument cluster. Pulled over and found coolant pouring out of front of engine. There was no warning or signs of prior coolant leakage before this incident. Happened suddenly without warning. Repair shop found coolant pipe assembly part number LR100352 split at seam. This part was just replaced three months ago and car had been driven 2000 miles before part failed in same manner. Part was original Land Rover part supplied by dealer. See prior failures of same part: 6/22/2021 42651miles complaint 11630060 11/14/2023 67847miles complaint 11630063
NHTSA complaint #11630067 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Snoqualmie, WA
ENGINE
Driving and suddenly got "engine overheating low coolant stop engine immediately" warning message on instrument cluster. Pulled over and found coolant pouring out of front of engine. There was no warning or signs of prior coolant leakage before this incident. Happened suddenly without warning. Dealer found coolant pipe assembly part number LR100352 split at seam.
NHTSA complaint #11630060 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Snoqualmie, WA
ENGINE
Driving and suddenly got "engine overheating low coolant stop engine immediately" warning message on instrument cluster. Pulled over and found coolant pouring out of front of engine. There was no warning or signs of prior coolant leakage before this incident. Happened suddenly without warning. Repair shop found coolant pipe assembly part number LR100352 split at seam. This a repeat of same failure dated 6/22/2021 @42651 miles complaint # 11630060
NHTSA complaint #11630063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Snoqualmie, WA
ENGINE
Driving and suddenly got "engine overheating low coolant stop engine immediately" warning message on instrument cluster. Pulled over and found coolant pouring out of front of engine. There was no warning or signs of prior coolant leakage before this incident. Happened suddenly without warning. Repair shop found coolant pipe assembly part number LR100352 split at seam. This part was just replaced three months ago and car had been driven 2000 miles before part failed in same manner. Part was original Land Rover part supplied by dealer. See prior failures of same part: 6/22/2021 42651miles complaint 11630060 11/14/2023 67847miles complaint 11630063
NHTSA complaint #11630067 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Snoqualmie, WA
ENGINE
Driving and suddenly got "engine overheating low coolant stop engine immediately" warning message on instrument cluster. Pulled over and found coolant pouring out of front of engine. There was no warning or signs of prior coolant leakage before this incident. Happened suddenly without warning. Dealer found coolant pipe assembly part number LR100352 split at seam. This is the fourth failure of the same part number, same failure within a three year period and 30000 miles. All parts where Land Rover parts supplied by dealership. See prior complaints: 6/22/2021 42651miles complaint 11630060 11/14/2023 67847miles complaint 11630063 2/28/2024 69908miles complaint 11630067
NHTSA complaint #11630071 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TX
POWER TRAIN
Repeated issues of low cooling warning leading to engine overheating - severely resulting in tow in. Prior Land Rover dealer repair (prior to my purchase under certified warranty) was inadequate, causing coolant crossovers in front and rear to be cracked. Engine overheated steamed close to home, and vehicle towed in to LR dealer in area. Took two months to repair and at time, they thought engine was blown, but assured me repairs complete. Within 6 months, same warning light, took to LR Dallas dealer and said no issue. Within 13 months of major repair, taken into LR Dallas dealer, and now told I need a brand new engine. Repeated repairs the same engine defect, issue and now LR won't repair under warranty (now) when I was told a few weeks ago, they would repair with new engine. Now, have a completely worthless car, that was certified 2.75 years ago. Total shop time for all this 5 months and counting.
NHTSA complaint #11618643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TX
ENGINE
Repeated issues of low cooling warning leading to engine overheating - severely resulting in tow in. Prior Land Rover dealer repair (prior to my purchase under certified warranty) was inadequate, causing coolant crossovers in front and rear to be cracked. Engine overheated steamed close to home, and vehicle towed in to LR dealer in area. Took two months to repair and at time, they thought engine was blown, but assured me repairs complete. Within 6 months, same warning light, took to LR Dallas dealer and said no issue. Within 13 months of major repair, taken into LR Dallas dealer, and now told I need a brand new engine. Repeated repairs the same engine defect, issue and now LR won't repair under warranty (now) when I was told a few weeks ago, they would repair with new engine. Now, have a completely worthless car, that was certified 2.75 years ago. Total shop time for all this 5 months and counting.
NHTSA complaint #11618643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jupiter, FL
AIR BAGS
There's problem with the wiring harness under the drivers seat, causing a fault in the airbag sensor, and the airbag warning light to illuminate. If you look online, many owners are having this same isssue. I have had this Airbag warning light illuminating off and on my 2018 Range Rover for over 6 months now. When I raise the seat to its highest position and "wiggle" the wire harness, the airbag warning light on the dashboard will extinguish. Thank you google! and the many owners with this problem for spelling out the work around! I had the same problem with my wife's 2015 Range Rover Sport (Vin [XXX] ). Unfortunately, I didn't know the work around and the Range Rover Dealership charge me $1500 for a new wiring harness. The Danger is the vehicle's airbag may not work in the event of a head on collision. Range Rover should be forced to inspect/replace all airbag wiring harnesses under the drivers seat. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11577052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Henrico, VA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The spoiler cracked when I closed the rear door using the remote. A piece of the spoiler flew off while I was driving.
NHTSA complaint #11538557 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Henrico, VA
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
The spoiler cracked when I closed the rear door using the remote. A piece of the spoiler flew off while I was driving.
NHTSA complaint #11538557 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wayne, NJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2018 Land Rover Range Rover HSE V6, AWD. Two issues: 1.) When shifting into reverse, the rear camera does not come up on the main screen and you have to shift back into park, wait a few seconds and then shift back into reverse. Sometimes it may take 2-3 times to do this for the rear camera to come up on the screen. I am running the latest software/firmware version that Range Rover has automatically sent out (checked by clicking on "update software" and it says you have the latest). 2.) When the rear camera does come up, there is a noticeable, choppy lag of the frame rate on the screen. This means that while you are moving, the lag on the screen is delayed and is not real time while you are reversing. This is extremely dangerous as approaching cars or potential humans could come into your reverse path and you won't notice it until it's too late due to the lag/delay of the camera.
NHTSA complaint #11480398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotte, NC
ENGINE
One or more rigid pipes in the coolant system failed when driving down the interstate. This resulted in almost immediate overheating and the computer curtailed engine power, apparently to prevent permanent engine damage. This was very dangerous, as I was in heavy 80+ mph traffic and lost power before I could pull off onto the shoulder. This is apparently a common problem, as the rigid pipes separate at the manufacturing seam. I was still under warranty, and Land Rover had us towed to the closest dealer which was 75 miles away. That dealer told me they had two other Land Rovers in the shop with the same identical problem, and that these pipes fail "by 50,000 miles every time" (I was at 47,500 miles). The pipes in question are on all the 5.0 liter V8's used in Land Rover and Jaguar products, but the failure seems more common on Supercharged versions of the V8 (which I have). The pipes are under the supercharger and subjected to excessive heat/cool cycling which leads to failure.
NHTSA complaint #11454831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Centerburg, OH, OH
STEERING
In December 2020, this vehicle had been parked for approximately 30 minutes; after starting the vehicle, the "Power Steering Electronic Assist" light came on; there was no power steering available and it was almost impossible to steer the car. The car was towed to the Land Rover dealer; after 2-3 weeks, the repair was completed. They had to replace a wiring harness to the electronic power steering. We were never told why the harness failed. On November 15, 2021, the same issue occurred. The car had been parked for about an hour. Upon starting, the "Power Steering Electronic Assist" light came on again. Again, it was almost impossible to steer the car. Again, it was towed to the Land Rover dealer. Today, November 19, 2021 I was shown the problem with the wiring harness. Apparently, mice had chewed through the plastic wiring harness conduit and then into six wires of the harness itself. Since damage wasn't as bad as it was the previous year, the service department was able to splice wires back together to make the vehicle drivable again. This vehicle is parked outside in a parking lot 24*7, 365 days per year. There is no garage available. While we were lucky that the failure occurred when the vehicle was parked, we shutter to wonder what would have happened if the power steering had failed on the open highway traveling 70 MPH, or even in town at slower speeds. It is almost physically impossible to turn the wheels without power steering. I believe Land Rover should come up with a beefier wiring harness that is less subject to failure because of mice or other rodents who may chew on the wiring. I am submitting this although I am not the vehicle's owner. I am his son-in-law. He decided to sell the vehicle immediately after the second incident due to the unreliability of the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11441098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesLoomis, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE CENTER DISPLAY SCREEN TURNS BLACK AND STAYS THAT WAY FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE CLIMATE CONTROL TURNS ITSELF OFF AND ON. THE BACKUP DISPLAY VIDEO STAYS ON EVEN AFTER MOVING INTO DRIVE AND REACHING THE REQUIRED SPEEDS. IVE HAD NO RESPONSE FROM LAND ROVER CUSTOMER SERVICE SINCE DECEMBER 2020
NHTSA complaint #11407720 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TXCrash
POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE WENT FROM PARK TO REVERSE BY ITSELF. DRIVERS DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN WHEN MY WIFE STARTED VEHICLE AND BY IT SELF IT ENGAGED IN REVERSE AND RAN THE DOOR INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE ALMOST RAN OVER MY WIFE WHILE SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO JUMP BACK IN AND PUSH THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. MY SON WAS BEHIND THE CAR LOADING ITEMS. LUCKILY HE HAD MOVED SECONDS BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #11354879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TXCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE WENT FROM PARK TO REVERSE BY ITSELF. DRIVERS DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN WHEN MY WIFE STARTED VEHICLE AND BY IT SELF IT ENGAGED IN REVERSE AND RAN THE DOOR INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE ALMOST RAN OVER MY WIFE WHILE SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO JUMP BACK IN AND PUSH THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. MY SON WAS BEHIND THE CAR LOADING ITEMS. LUCKILY HE HAD MOVED SECONDS BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #11354879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Austin, TXCrash
ENGINE
VEHICLE WENT FROM PARK TO REVERSE BY ITSELF. DRIVERS DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN WHEN MY WIFE STARTED VEHICLE AND BY IT SELF IT ENGAGED IN REVERSE AND RAN THE DOOR INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE ALMOST RAN OVER MY WIFE WHILE SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY SHE WAS ABLE TO JUMP BACK IN AND PUSH THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. MY SON WAS BEHIND THE CAR LOADING ITEMS. LUCKILY HE HAD MOVED SECONDS BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #11354879 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.