AI Damage2018 Land Rover Range Rover Phev: common problems
The maker issued 28 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 28
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- As the workflow is run, you will be prompted with a test plan titled “BECM – Hybrid/EV Battery Pack…
As the workflow is run, you will be prompted with a test plan titled “BECM – Hybrid/EV Battery Pack Deterioration –Test.” Please run this test plan. If the test plan finds a fault, you will be granted AutoFRED approval…
- Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern
- There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being…
There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
- Front / Rear Door Latch - Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on
- Customer may report a concern with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto function after recent updates to their…
- HIGH VOLTAGE COOLANT HEATER (HVCH) INOPERATIVE -MALFUNCTION (PHEV)
- The instrument panel may display an amber High Voltage (HV) system warning message & a Malfunction…
The instrument panel may display an amber High Voltage (HV) system warning message & a Malfunction Indication Lamp (MIL) at the end of a charging cycle before the charging cable is removed.
- High Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH) Inoperative - Malfunction
- Front/Rear Door Latch – Silicon Contamination Causing Doors To Not Operate As Expected
NHTSA lists 28 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Phev?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 28 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Phev?
NHTSA lists 28 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Phev from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.