2018 Land Rover
Discovery
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg
Land Rover Discovery: best and worst years
Closest available photo (2016 model year); you're viewing the 2018.
Overview
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 340
- Power to weight
- 0.088 hp/lb
- Top speed
- 130 mphNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Axle ratio
- 3.73
- Aspiration
- SuperchargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 500 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 108 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,845 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 59 See on NHTSA
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlOptional
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorOptional
- Lane-keeping assistOptional
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsOptional
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN18%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER16%
- ENGINE15%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8%
- STRUCTURE7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 96 total.
Land Rover Discovery: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
722 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERN906v2 - 18MAY26
Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The BCM requires replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements.
May 16, 2026POWER TRAINN881 Discovery 15MAY26
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Apr 17, 2026POWER TRAINN881 Discovery 17APR26
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Mar 20, 2026POWER TRAINN881 DISCOVERY 20MAR26
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Mar 10, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM76411 - 10MAR26
Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
Feb 20, 2026POWER TRAINDiscovery_N881 02-20-2026
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Oct 17, 2025POWER TRAINDiscovery_N881_17OCT25
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
Oct 14, 2025POWER TRAINJLRTB02023NAS3 RESCINDED
MIL Illuminated.
- and 714 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.landroverusa.com as of 2026-06
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