2017 Land Rover Discovery
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 49 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
33% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
Driving down the highway, the vehicle all the sudden started smoking, forcing me to pull over. Upon pulling over, I found it was a fire under the left front hood based on the smoke pouring out. I called 911 immediately.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230810
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Discovery. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V393000 (Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231005
VEHICLE HAS SEVERE DEFECTS RELATING TO THE CLIMATE CONTROL FUNCTIONS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170704
24% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
Driving down the highway, the vehicle all the sudden started smoking, forcing me to pull over. Upon pulling over, I found it was a fire under the left front hood based on the smoke pouring out. I called 911 immediately.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230810
17% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 9 distinct reports on file.
11% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 5 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
Driving down the highway, the vehicle all the sudden started smoking, forcing me to pull over. Upon pulling over, I found it was a fire under the left front hood based on the smoke pouring out. I called 911 immediately.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230810
THE 2017 DISCOVERY HAS BEEN DESIGNED WITH ONLY 4 AIR VENTS IN THE FRONT DASH AND 2 VERY WEAK AIR VENTS IN THE 2ND ROW. THIS IS A 3 ROW PASSENGER VEHICLE WITH NO VENTS IN THE 3RD ROW.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170701
SAFETY TIMELINE
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update to correct the fuel level reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Campaign 18V337000 — check if this car was fixed
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Campaign 20V143000 — check if this car was fixed
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Campaign 23V393000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Land Rover Discovery — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 18V337000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V143000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V393000 (electrical system, latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Land Rover Discovery is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Land Rover Discovery have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.