2018 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT Problems & Recalls
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Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Range Rover Sport vehicles equipped with a Surround Camera System. Water may enter into the rearview camera, which can...
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 c...
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 i...
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...
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 (A...
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 $300...
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding a prolonged and troubling service experience at Jaguar Land Rover Buckhead, related to my 2018 Range Rover Sport (approximately 49,000 miles), and to express dissatisfaction with the handling of a prior related incident. My vehicle has been the dea...
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding a prolonged and troubling service experience at Jaguar Land Rover Buckhead, related to my 2018 Range Rover Sport (approximately 49,000 miles), and to express dissatisfaction with the handling of a prior related incident. My vehicle has been the dea...
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding a prolonged and troubling service experience at Jaguar Land Rover Buckhead, related to my 2018 Range Rover Sport (approximately 49,000 miles), and to express dissatisfaction with the handling of a prior related incident. My vehicle has been the dea...
Consistent coolant leak
I recently purchased this car 2-3 weeks ago. The control center screens go out with no rhyme or reason as to why. When this happens, controls of the vehicle are no longer accessible and the safety cameras/safety sensors no longer visible nor alert to pedestrians and other points of collision. This i...
Driving on interstate the coolant level low light went off and started blowing hot steam from underneath the hood the hood. Running 70 on the interstate and now couldn’t see due to the steam. I luckily maneuvered out of traffic and limped to exit. Very easily could have been a 10 car pile up. Got ...
My brother in law was driving my 2018 Range Rover (with only 47,000 miles) on the busy highway. Without any warning, the car lost power. He was able to swerve into breakdown lane (thankful he was in right lane). The car was smoking so badly he thought the car was going to explode into fire so he...
My brother in law was driving my 2018 Range Rover (with only 47,000 miles) on the busy highway. Without any warning, the car lost power. He was able to swerve into breakdown lane (thankful he was in right lane). The car was smoking so badly he thought the car was going to explode into fire so he...
My brother in law was driving my 2018 Range Rover (with only 47,000 miles) on the busy highway. Without any warning, the car lost power. He was able to swerve into breakdown lane (thankful he was in right lane). The car was smoking so badly he thought the car was going to explode into fire so he...
The backup camera fails to display any image on the screen, significantly impacting my visibility while reversing. This issue occurred unexpectedly. Upon contacting the dealer, I was informed there is an active recall (24V023) related to this problem, but my VIN is not included. I believe my vehicle...
The backup camera fails to display any image on the screen, significantly impacting my visibility while reversing. This issue occurred unexpectedly. Upon contacting the dealer, I was informed there is an active recall (24V023) related to this problem, but my VIN is not included. I believe my vehicle...
In February 2024, my car overheated. There was a large coolant leak in valley from the water pump and outlet pipes and a secondary leak from rear crossover pipe as well. The water pump, water valve, and cooling hoses were replaced, as well as the failed outlet pip and cooling hoses. Coolant soaked b...
Engine failed at 43k miles. RR would not take apart engine to identify failure. Local RR repair shop (Elite Rovers) claims they see 3-4 dead RR engines per week usually between 60k-80k miles. He thinks it’s a coolant component failure that damages the engine. This many failures per week is not nor...
While driving on the freeway a low coolant notification came on. Minutes later we saw what we believed to be our engine in smoke. We made it to the side of the highway before the car became engulfed in steam. Car was towed to Land Rover Rancho Mirage. It was found that lower front coolant manifold h...
While driving on the freeway a low coolant notification came on. Minutes later we saw what we believed to be our engine in smoke. We made it to the side of the highway before the car became engulfed in steam. Car was towed to Land Rover Rancho Mirage. It was found that lower front coolant manifold h...
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport. The contact stated that while reversing the back-up camera was inoperable and no image was displayed, causing a rear visibility hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the back-up camera was faulty and...
Mileage: 73,000
My family and I were driving home in my 2018 Range Rover Sport, which I purchased in 2019 from Land Rover of Sudbury (Massachusetts). A brief “coolant level low” warning flashed on the dashboard for less than a minute, then promptly went away and never flashed or displayed again. Minutes later...
My family and I were driving home in my 2018 Range Rover Sport, which I purchased in 2019 from Land Rover of Sudbury (Massachusetts). A brief “coolant level low” warning flashed on the dashboard for less than a minute, then promptly went away and never flashed or displayed again. Minutes later...
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the coolant warning light illuminated, and the engine temperature gauge started to fluctuate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the coolant outlet pipe was faulty and...
Mileage: 70,000
The engine overheating light came on followed by coolant level low. There was a rattling sound coming from underneath, the car slowed down, and smoke came into the air vents in the car and was smoking under the hood when pulled over. I took my vehicle to the closest dealership, Honda, to assess and ...
Unfortunately I really have no idea what caused the problem . But While driving on the highway ( in traffic ) going approx 40 Mph . my vehicle had a low coolant light come on. Within 5 min of the light coming on the vehicle made a loud fast ticking like noise so I pulled off the road 1 half mile ...
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate unintendedly. Additionally, there was a rattling sound present under the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was briefly ill...
Mileage: 36,000
Passenger door would not open from inside or outside
Vehicle hesitates on accelerating from low speed. It is extremely dangerous and I have nearly been broadsided a number of times. From a rolling start at low speed, depressing the accelerator pedal has no effect.. it feels like an eternity until the engine comes to life. I would say at least two f...
Vehicle hesitates on accelerating from low speed. It is extremely dangerous and I have nearly been broadsided a number of times. From a rolling start at low speed, depressing the accelerator pedal has no effect.. it feels like an eternity until the engine comes to life. I would say at least two f...
Malfunction with SOS system Police have been notified multiple times while I was driving and police have come to my home 4 times in 3 days unable to communicate with SOS system to notify that I am not in distress. If I end up actually needing help I can not use the SOS which concerns me
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, MY VEHICLE WHICH IS AT 15,000 MILES AND ABOUT 18 MONTHS OLD, HAS BEEN FACING CONTINUOUS FAILURES ON ITS ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS THAT AFFECTED THE AIR SUSPENSION SHUTTING DOWN, EMERGENCY BREAK LOCKING UP, SUDDEN SHUT DOWN OF THE MIDDLE MAIN CONSOLE, A SHUT DOWN OF S...
Mileage: 13,000
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, MY VEHICLE WHICH IS AT 15,000 MILES AND ABOUT 18 MONTHS OLD, HAS BEEN FACING CONTINUOUS FAILURES ON ITS ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS THAT AFFECTED THE AIR SUSPENSION SHUTTING DOWN, EMERGENCY BREAK LOCKING UP, SUDDEN SHUT DOWN OF THE MIDDLE MAIN CONSOLE, A SHUT DOWN OF S...
Mileage: 13,000
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, MY VEHICLE WHICH IS AT 15,000 MILES AND ABOUT 18 MONTHS OLD, HAS BEEN FACING CONTINUOUS FAILURES ON ITS ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS THAT AFFECTED THE AIR SUSPENSION SHUTTING DOWN, EMERGENCY BREAK LOCKING UP, SUDDEN SHUT DOWN OF THE MIDDLE MAIN CONSOLE, A SHUT DOWN OF S...
Mileage: 13,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LAND ROVER OF CHANTILLY (4120 AUTO PARK CIR, CHANTILLY, VA 20151, 703-679-4000) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BU...
Mileage: 14,000
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2018 RANGE ROVER SPORT. I BOUGHT THE CAR ABOUT 11 MONTHS BACK FROM LAND ROVER OF SAN ANTONIO. IT CURRENT HAS JUST OVER 9,000 MILES. I ALONG WITH MY FAMILY WAS DRIVING IN HOUSTON ON THE BUSY IH-10 FEEDER LANES AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO TURN LEFT ON GESSNER ROAD, THE STEERING OF M...
Mileage: 9,000
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2018 RANGE ROVER SPORT. I BOUGHT THE CAR ABOUT 11 MONTHS BACK FROM LAND ROVER OF SAN ANTONIO. IT CURRENT HAS JUST OVER 9,000 MILES. I ALONG WITH MY FAMILY WAS DRIVING IN HOUSTON ON THE BUSY IH-10 FEEDER LANES AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO TURN LEFT ON GESSNER ROAD, THE STEERING OF M...
Mileage: 9,000
THE 2018 RANGE ROVER SPORT HAS NO FAILSAFE IN THE SOFT CLOSE DOOR MECHANISM; I FOUND THIS OUT THE HARD WAY. AS LONG AS THE LATCH CATCHES, THE SOFT CLOSE WILL ENGAGE. I WAS EXITING MY STATIONARY VEHICLE WHEN A GUST OF WIND HIT THE DOOR. MY HAND WAS STILL ON THE EDGE OF THE DOOR WHEN THE LATCH FOR THE...
Mileage: 4,500
THE BOTTOM SCREEN MODULE IN MY VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY GOING OUT. I'M NOT ABLE TO OPERATE ANY OF MY CONTROL FEATURES IN THE VEHICLE. I'VE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY ASSISTANCE IN PREVENTING THIS ISSUE OR FIXING THIS ISSUE. THE SCREEN CONTROLS THE HEATING, AIR AND OTHER SA...
THE BOTTOM SCREEN MODULE IN MY VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY GOING OUT. I'M NOT ABLE TO OPERATE ANY OF MY CONTROL FEATURES IN THE VEHICLE. I'VE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY ASSISTANCE IN PREVENTING THIS ISSUE OR FIXING THIS ISSUE. THE SCREEN CONTROLS THE HEATING, AIR AND OTHER SA...
THE BOTTOM SCREEN MODULE IN MY VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY GOING OUT. I'M NOT ABLE TO OPERATE ANY OF MY CONTROL FEATURES IN THE VEHICLE. I'VE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE ANY ASSISTANCE IN PREVENTING THIS ISSUE OR FIXING THIS ISSUE. THE SCREEN CONTROLS THE HEATING, AIR AND OTHER SA...
LOWER SCREEN MODULE IS GOING OUT
Mileage: 4,320
LOWER SCREEN MODULE IS GOING OUT
Mileage: 4,320
LOWER SCREEN MODULE IS GOING OUT
Mileage: 4,320
SOMETIMES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THERE IS A DELAY, VERY DANGEROUS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES
Mileage: 2,000
THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND IT DOES NOT GIVE A WARNING THAT THE SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONAL.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING NOTED EPISODES OF SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WITH VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS. REPEATED DEALER VISITS FAILED TO DISCLOSE SOURCE OF ISSUE. FINALLY ON THE INTERSTATE FOR A RETURN DEALER VISIT HAD SUDDEN AND ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER THAT RESULTED IN NEAR...
Mileage: 132
IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING NOTED EPISODES OF SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WITH VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS. REPEATED DEALER VISITS FAILED TO DISCLOSE SOURCE OF ISSUE. FINALLY ON THE INTERSTATE FOR A RETURN DEALER VISIT HAD SUDDEN AND ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER THAT RESULTED IN NEAR...
Mileage: 132
IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING NOTED EPISODES OF SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION FROM A STOP WITH VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS. REPEATED DEALER VISITS FAILED TO DISCLOSE SOURCE OF ISSUE. FINALLY ON THE INTERSTATE FOR A RETURN DEALER VISIT HAD SUDDEN AND ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER THAT RESULTED IN NEAR...
Mileage: 132
THE 2018 MODEL HAS A SIGNIFICANT THROTTLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR FROM A STOP, RESULTING IN DELAY IN MOVEMENT AFTER PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING ONTO BUSY ROADS AND WHEN ACCELERATING AT STOP SIGNS, AS IT TAKES 1-2 SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR REGISTERS TH...
Mileage: 100
THE 2018 MODEL HAS A SIGNIFICANT THROTTLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR FROM A STOP, RESULTING IN DELAY IN MOVEMENT AFTER PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING ONTO BUSY ROADS AND WHEN ACCELERATING AT STOP SIGNS, AS IT TAKES 1-2 SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR REGISTERS TH...
Mileage: 100
THE 2018 MODEL HAS A SIGNIFICANT THROTTLE DELAY WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR FROM A STOP, RESULTING IN DELAY IN MOVEMENT AFTER PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING ONTO BUSY ROADS AND WHEN ACCELERATING AT STOP SIGNS, AS IT TAKES 1-2 SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR REGISTERS TH...
Mileage: 100