This page covers 2 recalls, 18 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport.
18–23 mpg combined
10.2–13.1 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Powertrain and engine behavior dominate what owners report for the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. Owners frequently describe the transmission behaving erratically, failing to shift properly, unexpectedly dropping into neutral while driving, and in some cases refusing to shift into park. Several owners also report the vehicle entering limp mode, particularly at highway speeds, accompanied by rattling, loss of power, and a failure to accelerate when pressing the gas. Check engine lights and multiple fault codes tend to accompany these episodes. A smaller cluster of complaints involves the fuel and propulsion system, though those reports overlap with the broader power loss pattern. The gear shifter assembly comes up specifically in a few reports, with owners describing warning lights and an inability to select park, requiring towing.
18
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport has 2 recalls, both concerning fuel rail end caps that can leak fuel or fuel vapor into the engine bay, where contact with hot engine or exhaust components can start a fire. These recalls apply to vehicles equipped with the 2.0L gasoline engine. The leaking end caps can release either liquid fuel or vapor, and either form can ignite if it reaches a heat source under the hood.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel rail end caps may leak, allowing fuel vapor or liquid fuel to escape into the engine bay.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel rail at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The brazing on fuel rail end caps may fail to seal properly, allowing fuel to leak gradually. A fuel leak near an ignition source could cause a fire.
What the fix does
The fuel rail will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
