2017 Land Rover Range Rover

● Typical for this model
2017 Land Rover Range Rover
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:05.812Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
62
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 10 complaints 1995: 25 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1997: 21 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 29 complaints 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002 2003: 97 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 14 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 14 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2012: 20 complaints 2012 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 42 complaints 2015: 71 complaints 2016: 78 complaints 2017: 62 complaints 2017 62 2018: 27 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2020: 26 complaints 2021: 12 complaints 2022: 3 complaints 2022 2023: 22 complaints 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 9 complaints 2026: 0 complaints
1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 13 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 10 complaints 1995: 25 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 21 complaints 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 29 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002 2003: 97 complaints 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 14 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 14 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 42 complaints 2014 2015: 71 complaints 2016: 78 complaints 2017: 62 complaints 2017 62 2018: 27 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2020: 26 complaints 2020 2021: 12 complaints 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 9 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 10 complaints 1995: 25 complaints 1995 1996: 35 complaints 1997: 21 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 29 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2003: 97 complaints 2003 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 14 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2009 2010: 14 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 42 complaints 2015: 71 complaints 2015 2016: 78 complaints 2017: 62 complaints 2017 62 2018: 27 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2019 2020: 26 complaints 2021: 12 complaints 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 22 complaints 2023 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 9 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints

2017: 62 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19873
19882
19895
199013
19910
19926
19938
199410
199525
199635
199721
199824
199929
200026
20017
200214
200397
200452
200535
200653
200714
200830
20095
201014
201115
201220
201326
201442
201571
201678
201762
201827
201915
202026
202112
20223
202322
202410
20259
20260

Known problem areas

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

Steering

26% · 16 reports

Suspension

18% · 11 reports

Electrical system

13% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE
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The vehicle is doing the exact behavior of technical bulletin N206NAS1. The fuel gauage indicates low fuel and the low fuel warning lamp is illuminated although the fuel tank is known not to be empty.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-15

Also filed under Engine

Engine

11% · 7 reports
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The timing chain collapsed while driving. The engine started a loud clanking noise decelerated and would not restart.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-14

Vehicle lost power on two occasions. Both instances took place while the vehicle was stopped in traffic with the driver's foot on the brake. Vehicle shut itself off and put itself in park with no input from the driver.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-08

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 6 reports
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I took my Range Rover in for a recall issue and was told my fuel tank shield is corroded and failing. This is a very serious issue and seems to be a recurring problem due to galvanic corrosion from reaction of steel and aluminum contact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-16

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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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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    2017-09-12Fuel system, gasoline17V490000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling one 2017 Land Rover Range Rover vehicle. A bolt used to attach the high pressure fuel pump may be too long.

    Remedy: Land Rover will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace both fuel pumps and the associated fuel lines, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

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    2017-12-15Electrical system17V679000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The instrument cluster (IC) may intermittently go blank.

    Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

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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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    2019-09-10Seat belts19V350000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may not lock as designed.

    Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

  6. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2022-07-29Seat belts22V219000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.

  8. I
    2025-06-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-04-24 Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
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    2025-09-05Steering25V514000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026.

  10. I
    2026-04-24Engineering analysisOpen Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
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    Date not on fileSteering26V527000 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover vehicles. The front suspension knuckles may have been replaced with incorrect parts during a prior recall remedy repair.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension knuckles, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Land Rover Range Rover — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V527000 · Steering
  • Recall 16V942000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 17V490000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 17V679000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 18V337000 · Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 19V350000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 22V219000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 25V514000 · Steering

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover have?
8 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.