THE KEY FOB IS CONSISTENTLY HAS ISSUES WITH STARTING THE VEHICLE. KEY WILL NOT UNLOCK DOORS WHEN TOUCHING THE HANDLE. VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHEN PARKED. THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN STRANDED IN PUBLIC PLACES IN THE COLD AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ACTUALLY NO ASSISTANCE. CHANGING BATTERS DID NOT WORK. REPROGRAMMING KEYS DID NOT WORK. THEY PROMISED TO ORDER A NEW KEY …
2018 land rover Discovery electrical problems
moderate 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Water began leaking into car from front windshield while driving on 11/25/2025. Air whistling noises present also. Safety risk of injury from windshield failure. Repair person says risk for windshield coming off when driving or if involved in collision. Possibly related to recall N221 Land Rover Discovery SE 2018. Had Koch 33 perform assessment and they reproduced water and air leak and deter…
Car went black (all systems shut off) and i started to roll in the CVS parking lot when i was trying to drive in and Park. The brakes and nothing was engaging. IT happened so fast I was able to stop the vehicle and I am not sure how but may have just turned the shifter from drive to park... I took the vehicle in for service (a number of issues) and i forgot to mention this, I was told the Groun…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2018 land rover Discovery?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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