2018 Land Rover Range Rover Problems: 6 Known Issues
2018 model year · 11,050+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 11,050+ owner reports, the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover has 6 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on 5.0L AJ-V8 ($4,000-$8,000 repair) and Air Suspension Compressor Failure. The most commonly reported issue is Sunroof Drain Blockage Causing Interior Water Leaks with 3,800 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $8,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls15 recalls
ENGINE
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Discovery vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with V6 or V8 engines whose crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture possibly resulting in engine failure.
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."
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."
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Land Rover Range Rover problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 11,050+ owner reports, the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover has 6 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on 5.0L AJ-V8, Air Suspension Compressor Failure, Sunroof Drain Blockage Causing Interior Water Leaks. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover has 6 known issues documented across 11,050+ owner reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on 5.0L AJ-V8 and Air Suspension Compressor Failure. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Land Rover Range Rover problems?
Repair costs for known Land Rover Range Rover issues range from $150 to $8,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on 5.0L AJ-V8, typically costs $4,000-$8,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2010-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Timing Chain Tensioner Failure on 5.0L AJ-V8?
The Jaguar/Land Rover AJ-V8 5.0L engine suffers from timing chain tensioner failures. The hydraulic tensioners lose oil pressure on cold starts, allowing the timing chains to slap against the guides. Over time the guides wear and the chain stretches, leading to jumped timing and… Repairs typically run $4,000-$8,000. Severity: high.
What is the 2003-2021 Land Rover Range Rover Air Suspension Compressor Failure?
JLR communications support multiple Range Rover air-suspension compressor conditions: exhaust or delivery-valve faults, drier repair, relay replacement, installation/configuration faults and unnecessary replacement prompted by symptom-free DTCs. The evidence supports the compress… Severity: high.
What is the 2003-2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sunroof Drain Blockage Causing Interior Water Leaks?
The panoramic sunroof drain tubes on the Range Rover become blocked with debris, leaves, and dirt, causing water to back up into the headliner and drip into the cabin. Water pools in the footwells, saturates the carpets, and can damage the body control modules located under the f… Repairs typically run $150-$1,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2003-2021 Land Rover Range Rover Air Spring Bladder Cracks and Leaks?
The rubber air spring bladders on the Range Rover deteriorate over time from UV exposure, road salt, and ozone. Cracks develop in the rubber, causing slow air leaks that worsen in cold weather. The vehicle will sag overnight on one or more corners and the compressor runs excessiv… Repairs typically run $600-$2,000. Severity: medium.
What is the 2010-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharger Nose Cone Bearing Wear and Coupler Failure?
The Eaton TVS supercharger on the 5.0L V8 develops bearing wear in the nose cone assembly, producing a whining or grinding noise that increases with engine RPM. The supercharger coupler (snout coupler) also wears out, causing a rattling noise and reduced boost. Left unaddressed,… Repairs typically run $1,500-$4,000. Severity: medium.
What is the 2013-2022 Land Rover Range Rover Parasitic Battery Drain from Infotainment and Modules?
JLR communications document repeated flat-battery complaints on 2013-2019 Range Rover vehicles, including cases with no measurable quiescent drain, a 2016-2020 TCU-related quiescent drain and a 2018 audio-system condition associated with startup-battery discharge. These sources s… Severity: medium.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.