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.

2017 Land Rover Discovery

◆ Worse than typical

2017 Land Rover Discovery
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:38.120Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 55
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2017: 55 complaints

View as data table

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	55
2018	37
2019	38
2020	19
2021	10
2022	10
2023	7
2024	8
2025	0
2026	1

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

33% · 18 reports

FIRE

Show 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, 2023-08-10

Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system

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, 2023-10-05

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages

Vehicle has severe defects relating to the climate control functions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-04

Engine

24% · 13 reports

FIRE

Visibility/wiper

16% · 9 reports

Power train

11% · 6 reports

Structure

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing body and sun visor.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2017Complaint volume 55 complaints filed for this model year.
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2018-06-22Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline18V337000 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.

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2020-04-13Electrical system, exterior lighting20V143000 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.

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2023-07-26Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages23V393000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 Land Rover Discovery — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 18 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 13 reports on file for this year.
Visibility/wiper: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 18V337000 · Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline
Recall 20V143000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
Recall 23V393000 · Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages

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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.