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2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport, most often about the engine (39% of complaints, typically around 29,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Discovery Sport model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport problems
Engine
15 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles.
I was driving from westchester county, ny to long island via I-695 heading toward the throgs neck bridge on 12/12/18. I was in the left lane just before the last exit before the bridge when my dashboard went dark, the red battery light (below the speedometer) came on, I lost power and steering. Luckily a small…
Was driving speed limit and moving with traffic on major city road when battery light came on and car completely shut off. Was able to move to the right side of the road but still in the middle of oncoming traffic during rush hour. Car immediately went into park and could not move or turn on. Got a note on the dash…
Brakes
8 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 40,500 miles. Parts named most often: power assist.
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change, the mechanic informed him that the brake pads were worn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear brake pads were worn due to wear and tear.…
I purchased a car from car n drive on 01/04/2023, om 01/25/2023 my brake caliber came lose as it wasn't put on correctly. It scratched my rim. I requested car n drive to repair the caliber and replace the rim, they repaired the caliber and refused to replace the rim. Fast forward to 03/11/2023, I took my car to the…
Electrical
6 complaints · 15%I was driving from westchester county, ny to long island via I-695 heading toward the throgs neck bridge on 12/12/18. I was in the left lane just before the last exit before the bridge when my dashboard went dark, the red battery light (below the speedometer) came on, I lost power and steering. Luckily a small…
Was driving speed limit and moving with traffic on major city road when battery light came on and car completely shut off. Was able to move to the right side of the road but still in the middle of oncoming traffic during rush hour. Car immediately went into park and could not move or turn on. Got a note on the dash…
Transmission
5 complaints · 13%Friday may 11, 2018 while driving westbound on two lane highway US 90, approximately 8 miles east of liberty, texas power failed. Was driving 60 miles per hour, approximately, and two warning messages appeared. Gearbox fault and parking brake fault. I was able to pull out of traffic lane by coasting and stop on side…
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that while the transmission was shifted to drive(d), the vehicle failed to respond immediately. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The following messages were displayed: "gear…
Steering
5 complaints · 13%I was driving from westchester county, ny to long island via I-695 heading toward the throgs neck bridge on 12/12/18. I was in the left lane just before the last exit before the bridge when my dashboard went dark, the red battery light (below the speedometer) came on, I lost power and steering. Luckily a small…
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking spot, the steering wheel seized. There was an abnormal screeching sound detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: body.
There were poor construction of the b pillar and spot welds that have made the frame less stable. The issue has not been able to be resolved through multiple attempts at repair, and the manufacturer has known this issue and now does not want to repair, replace or refund. This has also created a distracting issue of…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 10%My 2017 Discovery Sport with 22k miles, randomly shuts off while driving. The first time was on the freeway in traffic, and the car shut off, I had to put it in park and restart the car to put it back in gear. It went to the dealer who said it was a software problem, they updated the software and returned it to me.…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 8%Friday may 11, 2018 while driving westbound on two lane highway US 90, approximately 8 miles east of liberty, texas power failed. Was driving 60 miles per hour, approximately, and two warning messages appeared. Gearbox fault and parking brake fault. I was able to pull out of traffic lane by coasting and stop on side…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport recalls
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Land rover's number for this recall is p095.
Full defect summary
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. The affected vehicles have seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: If the fasteners were to fail causing the knuckle to separate, vehicle handling may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hardware that connects the front lower control arm to the knuckle, free of charge. The recall began on january 27, 2017. Owners may contact land rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is q650/q651.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 land rover discovery sport vehicles manufactured may 30, 2016, to august 24, 2016, and 2016-2017 range rover evoque vehicles manufactured june 7, 2016, to august 26, 2016. The affected vehicles have front lower control arm fasteners that may fail due to an assembly error, possibly resulting in separation of the steering knuckle.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (15 complaints, typically around 29,500 miles); brakes (8 complaints, typically around 40,500 miles); electrical (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 29, 2016 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Discovery Sport model year since 2000, with 39 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Land Rover Discovery Sport years
- 2016
- 2017