2018 Land Rover Range Rover

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

Land Rover Range Rover
Pictured: 2022 Land Rover Range Rover SE P440e AWD Automatic 3.0 Front. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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

Engine237 hp2.0L 4-cyl
Engine340–380 hp3.0L 6-cyl
Engine518 hp5.0L 8-cyl
Engine518 hp5.0L turbo 8-cyl
Transmission8-speed automatic
DriveAWD/4WD
Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

SE/SE PremiumR-Dynamic SESupercharged/Supercharged DynamicSuperchargedHSE

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringSome trims
Lane departure warningStandard
Adaptive cruise controlOptional
Parking assistSome trims
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Adaptive driving beamSome trims
Keyless startStandard

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

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Evoque 4dr SUV171.7 in77.6 in64.6 in104.7 in64.2 / 64.2 in3,902 lb59/41
Evoque Convertible171.7 in77.6 in63.4 in104.7 in64.2 / 64.2 in3,616 lb59/41
Lwb 4dr SUV204.7 in81.5 in72.4 in122.8 in66.5 / 66.1 in5,320 lb48/52
Sport Se/Hse190.9 in78 in70.1 in115 in66.5 / 66.1 in5,487 lb49/51
Sport Supercharged/Autobiography190.9 in78 in70.1 in115 in66.5 / 66.1 in5,710 lb49/51
Swb 4dr SUV196.9 in81.5 in72.4 in115 in66.5 / 66.1 in5,137 lb48/52

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Range Rover Velar Diesel2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive26 / 30 / 28+21%$3,400369
Range Rover Evoque2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive22 / 29 / 25+8%$3,300362
Range Rover Evoque Convertible2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24+3%$3,400371
Range Rover Evoque (286 Hp)2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24+3%$3,400377
Range Rover Diesel3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive22 / 28 / 24+28%$4,000412
Range Rover Sport Diesel3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive22 / 28 / 24+28%$4,000412
Range Rover Velar2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive21 / 27 / 23-1%$3,550384
Range Rover Velar3.0L 6-cylAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive18 / 24 / 20-14%$4,100439
Range Rover3.0L 6-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19+2%$4,350468
Range Rover Sport3.0L 6-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19+2%$4,350468
Range Rover Sport5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19+2%$4,350474
Range Rover5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive16 / 21 / 18-4%$4,550491
Range Rover LWB5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive16 / 21 / 18-4%$4,550491
Range Rover SVA5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16-14%$5,150569
Range Rover Sport SVR5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 16-14%$5,150540
Range Rover LWB SVA5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive13 / 19 / 15-20%$5,500587
6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $4,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
23.2 MPG2018 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD average

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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2018 Land Rover Range Rover is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

134Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
5Involved a crash
3Involved a fire
10Injuries reported
14,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Engine41
Electrical System34
Unknown Or Other31
Power Train12
Visibility/Wiper10
Fuel/Propulsion System10
Structure › Body7
Vehicle Speed Control6
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/05: 124/06: 124/07: 224/09: 324/10: 224/11: 124/12: 725/01: 425/02: 125/03: 325/04: 125/05: 125/06: 325/08: 425/09: 225/10: 125/12: 326/01: 626/02: 126/05: 326/06: 426/08: 226/09: 226/10: 224/0524/0924/1225/0325/0625/1026/0226/08max 7

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2018 Land Rover Range Rover buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 8 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Engine — 41 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  3. Electrical System — 34 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  4. Power Train — 12 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 14,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. 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 →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 Range Rover22–Not rated51
2026 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated51
2025 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated726
2024 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated1235
2023 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated1758
2022 Range Rover23206.7 inNot rated1731
2021 Range Rover24171.7 inNot rated1144
2020 Range Rover24171.7 inNot rated23143
2019 Range Rover28171.7 inNot rated880
2017 Range Rover24171.7 inNot rated10173
2016 Range Rover24171.7 inNot rated14203
2015 Range Rover24190.9 inNot rated11190

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Land Rover. How we calculate this →