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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
16%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage
20,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, 16% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,750 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The software of the car has a lot of bugs. The displays on the center console turns off , the radio connection comes and go and this is in nyc. A friend had his 2015 bmw to same radio station as my car and they were right next to each other. I was not getting any signal while his was playing. The car fogs and makes it very hard to see and drive. I had to take the car in for service 4 times in one due to this and software issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11220359, filed 2019-06, 600 miles

“1. Car windows do not defrost when driving in cold weather. Especially the side windows greatly effecting visibility if having to turn or change lanes 2. Lower electrical panel goes out randomly while driving. This makes you unable to regulate temperature or change driving type.”

NHTSA complaint #11166369, filed 2019-01, 23,500 miles

“When driving in cold external conditions, existing defrost system does not adequately clear the side windows (front and rear driver and passenger) even after 2018 recall and stated fix . Max defrost capability does not clear the windows. Windows are completely fogged up making it impossible to have visibility to safely change lanes. Visibility is severely impaired making it a safety issue. Service technicians claim that it is fixed when it is not fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #11172106, filed 2019-01, 18,000 miles

“In cold temperatures the windows fog up to the extent they start dripping. The defrost does little to solve the issue. It takes anywhere from 10-30 minutes depending upon the temperature.”

NHTSA complaint #11181252, filed 2019-02, 5,026 miles

“When the front windshield fogs up in the mornings/night, the defogger ventilation just below the front windshield, does not totally clear the condensation, leaving behind a big patch of condensation that obstructs clear visibility. Also, I am facing a major problem with the media screens and entertainment system since the time I bought the car. While operating the car,the two media screens turn off from time to time. Some days, only the media player and bluetooth connectivity does not work. …”

NHTSA complaint #11139384, filed 2018-10

Related recalls

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018716%

Other parts of the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Other or unknown
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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