WHILE TRAVELING OR STANDING STILL THE VEHICLE LEAKS RAINWATER FROM THE ENTIRE TOP FRONT WINDSHIELD. DEPENDING ON HOW HARD AND HOW MUCH RAIN IS FALLING WILL DEPEND ON HOW MUCH WATER LEAKS AND ACCUMULATES INSIDE INTO THE INTERIOR VEHICLE CABIN. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL INCHES IN CUP HOLDERS AFTER A LONG RAINSTORM. THE DEALER ADVISED THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THIS PARTICULAR MAKE/MODEL. ADV…
2018 Land Rover Discovery visibility problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
UPON STAYING IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND ENTERING THE CAR ONE MORNING AFTER A RAIN STORM, AND WHILE STILL RAINING IN THAT MORNING, WATER HAD BEEN AND CONTINUED TO, LEAK IN THROUGH THE TOP PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDOW SHIELD. THIS RESULTED IN A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE HEADLINER, FLOORING, AND DASH BOARD. VEHICLE HAS REMAINED WITH DEALERSHIP SINCE 11/29 FOR REPAIRS AND PART REP…
The contact owns a 2018 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that several years ago there was a leak that caused damage to the windshield, sun visors, and inside of the vehicle. The contact stated there was a windshield defect that caused the damages. The windshield leak was confirmed and the vehicle was repaired. There was also a battery failure and the contact replaced the battery. Additiona…
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2018 Land Rover Discovery?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility 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 $350 for visibility 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 visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility 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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