2017 Land Rover Range Rover
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 97 |
| 2004 | 51 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 71 |
| 2016 | 73 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
26% of complaints: steering — 16 distinct reports on file.
18% of complaints: suspension — 11 distinct reports on file.
11% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20240314
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, 20230915
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, 20170508
10% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.
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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, 20230915
8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 5 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 16V942000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 17V490000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 17V679000 — check if this car was fixed
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 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.
Campaign 19V350000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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.
Campaign 22V219000 — check if this car was fixed
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
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.
Campaign 25V514000 — check if this car was fixed
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Land Rover Range Rover — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (16 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V942000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V490000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V679000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V337000 (electrical system, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V350000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V219000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V514000 (steering) has been completed.
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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?
7 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.