2017 Land Rover Range Rover

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2017 Land Rover Range Rover
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:19:52.271Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Land Rover Range Rover Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 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: 51 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 14 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 14 complaints 2011: 15 complaints 2012: 19 complaints 2012 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 41 complaints 2015: 71 complaints 2016: 73 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 15 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2022: 3 complaints 2022 2023: 21 complaints 2024: 10 complaints 2025: 7 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2017: 61 complaints
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YearComplaints
19873
19882
19895
199013
19910
19926
19938
199410
199525
199635
199721
199824
199929
200026
20017
200214
200397
200451
200535
200652
200714
200830
20095
201014
201115
201219
201326
201441
201571
201673
201761
201824
201915
202020
202111
20223
202321
202410
20257
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 26%

26% of complaints: steering — 16 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 18%

18% of complaints: suspension — 11 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 11%

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

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, 20230915

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170424 — seat belts

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

R 20170912 — fuel system, gasoline

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

R 20171215 — electrical system

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

R 20180622 — electrical system, fuel system, gasoline

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

R 20190910 — seat belts

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

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20220729 — seat belts

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

I 20250627 — PE (closed 20260424)

Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

R 20250905 — steering

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

I 20260424 — EA (open)

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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2005 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

◆ 2003 ◆ 2016 ◆ 2015

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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.