2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2017
Opened by NHTSA
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 39 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
38% · 15 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My vehicle just hit over the 90,000 mark. I did all recommended services when they were due, less the spark plug replacement as I just hit that marker. I was driving on 285 in Atlanta in the far left lane and went to speed up which did not occur.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-12
Friday May 11, 2018 while driving westbound on two lane highway us 90, approximately 8 miles east of liberty, Texas power failed. Was driving 60 miles per hour, approximately, and two warning messages appeared.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-13
My 2017 Discovery Sport with 22K miles, randomly shuts off while driving. The first time was on the freeway in traffic, and the car shut off, I had to put it in park and restart the car to put it back in gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-05
Service brakes
21% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
15% · 6 reportsSteering
13% · 5 reportsPower train
13% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-01-27Suspension16V889000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles manufactured May 30, 2016, to August 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to...
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
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2017-04-24Seat belts16V942000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles and 2016-2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V889000 · Suspension
- Recall 16V942000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.