2018 Land Rover Range Rover
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2018 models.

- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- Evoque 4dr SUV, Evoque Convertible, Lwb 4dr SUV, Sport Se/Hse
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
- Horsepower
- 237–518 hp
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Diesel, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 28 combined · 26 city / 30 hwy
- Length
- 171.7–204.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3,616–5,710 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 8 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 28 MPG combined — 21% better than the average 2018 small SUV (23.2 MPG).
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- 8 recallsMore than similar models (about 0). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover is a small SUV offered with 4 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl) and all-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 172 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,902 lb (Evoque 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (26 city / 30 highway), 21% better than the 2018 small SUV average of 23.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 8 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
What changed for 2018
- Best combined MPG up from 24 to 28
Compared with 2017; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2017 Range Rover →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Halewood, United Kingdom (Uk) · Solihull, United Kingdom (Uk)
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2018 Range Rover configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evoque 4dr SUV | 171.7 in | 77.6 in | 64.6 in | 104.7 in | 64.2 / 64.2 in | 3,902 lb | 59/41 |
| Evoque Convertible | 171.7 in | 77.6 in | 63.4 in | 104.7 in | 64.2 / 64.2 in | 3,616 lb | 59/41 |
| Lwb 4dr SUV | 204.7 in | 81.5 in | 72.4 in | 122.8 in | 66.5 / 66.1 in | 5,320 lb | 48/52 |
| Sport Se/Hse | 190.9 in | 78 in | 70.1 in | 115 in | 66.5 / 66.1 in | 5,487 lb | 49/51 |
| Sport Supercharged/Autobiography | 190.9 in | 78 in | 70.1 in | 115 in | 66.5 / 66.1 in | 5,710 lb | 49/51 |
| Swb 4dr SUV | 196.9 in | 81.5 in | 72.4 in | 115 in | 66.5 / 66.1 in | 5,137 lb | 48/52 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover Velar Diesel | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 / 30 / 28 | +21% | $3,400 | 369 |
| Range Rover Evoque | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | +8% | $3,300 | 362 |
| Range Rover Evoque Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | +3% | $3,400 | 371 |
| Range Rover Evoque (286 Hp) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S9) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | +3% | $3,400 | 377 |
| Range Rover Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | +28% | $4,000 | 412 |
| Range Rover Sport Diesel | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | +28% | $4,000 | 412 |
| Range Rover Velar | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | -1% | $3,550 | 384 |
| Range Rover Velar | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | -14% | $4,100 | 439 |
| Range Rover | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | +2% | $4,350 | 468 |
| Range Rover Sport | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | +2% | $4,350 | 468 |
| Range Rover Sport | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 22 / 19 | +2% | $4,350 | 474 |
| Range Rover | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 21 / 18 | -4% | $4,550 | 491 |
| Range Rover LWB | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 21 / 18 | -4% | $4,550 | 491 |
| Range Rover SVA | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | -14% | $5,150 | 569 |
| Range Rover Sport SVR | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 16 | -14% | $5,150 | 540 |
| Range Rover LWB SVA | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 / 19 / 15 | -20% | $5,500 | 587 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2018 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover.
Recalls (8)
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · May 23, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V364000 · 22,268 vehicles
- Problem
- 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 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 can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Fix
- 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 replaced and calibrated. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N901. These vehicles were previously recalled under 24V-023 for this same issue and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Jan 18, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V023000 · 58,729 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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. Interim notification letters were mailed to Range Rover Sport owners March 7, 2024. Range Rover Sport owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N778.
Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software · Feb 25, 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V117000 · 26,805 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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. Land Rover's number for this recall is N556.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Aug 15, 2019
NHTSA campaign 19V603000 · 14,277 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N367.
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking · Sep 13, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V625000 · 86 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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, Option 9. Land Rover's number for this recall is N227.
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Mar 1, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V139000 · 7,090 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The air inlet door linkages for the ventilation system may detach, preventing the system from clearing fog or condensation from the windshield and windows.
- Risk
- If condensation or fog cannot be cleared, the driver's visibility may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to control the length of movement of the ventilation actuator arm, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N143.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail · Feb 1, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V087000 · 8,211 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Velar, and Land Rover Discover Sport vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline engine. The fuel rail end caps may leak, possibly resulting in fuel vapor or liquid fuel leaking into the engine bay.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N138.
Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Feb 1, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V088000 · 190 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque convertible vehicles equipped with 20-inch wheels. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be incorrectly set and thus may not illuminate the warning on the instrument panel when a tire's pressure is 25% below the recommended cold inflation pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Risk
- If the vehicle fails to warn the driver of low tire pressure, driving the vehicle may result in tire tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the TPMS setting to correct the illumination setting, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N164.
Not every 2018 Land Rover Range Rover is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2018 Land Rover Range Rover buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 8 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Engine — 41 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Electrical System — 34 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Power Train — 12 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 14,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Range Rover years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Range Rover | 22 | – | Not rated | 5 | 1 |
| 2026 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 7 | 26 |
| 2024 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 12 | 35 |
| 2023 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 17 | 58 |
| 2022 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 17 | 31 |
| 2021 Range Rover | 24 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 11 | 44 |
| 2020 Range Rover | 24 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 23 | 143 |
| 2019 Range Rover | 28 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 8 | 80 |
| 2017 Range Rover | 24 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 10 | 173 |
| 2016 Range Rover | 24 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 14 | 203 |
| 2015 Range Rover | 24 | 190.9 in | Not rated | 11 | 190 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Land Rover. How we calculate this →