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2017 Land Rover Range Rover Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, most often about the steering (26% of complaints). It is 4th of 26 Range Rover model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2017 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Steering
16 complaints · 26%The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while in reverse(r), the steering wheel was turned to the left while reversing down the driveway at approximately 3 MPH, the passengerâs side front tire fell into the wheel well. The contact stated there was no warning light was illuminated. The…
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v514000 (steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that…
Suspension
11 complaints · 18%Engine
9 complaints · 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. Vehicle's onboard tracking software recorded both events. One event took place on a two lane rural…
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds or while the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormal coolant odor inside and outside the vehicle. There was condensation underneath the front of the vehicle. There was no warning light…
Fuel system
9 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: pre-heater.
When driving the vehicle, the fuel gauge came on, indicating the fuel level is low and illuminates the warning lamp, however the tank actually has more fuel (full tank of fuel).
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal gasoline odor coming into the interior of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Electrical
8 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, instrument panel.
When driving the vehicle, the fuel gauge came on, indicating the fuel level is low and illuminates the warning lamp, however the tank actually has more fuel (full tank of fuel).
The contact owned a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, there was an odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then exploded and caught on fire. The fire department came to the scene and extinguished the fire. The fire spread to the trees and front of the home.…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle rolled about one hundred feet before it rolled onto a curb and stopped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a…
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that during routine service, the dealer found severe corrosion on the steel shield under the driver's and passengerâs side fuel tanks. The contact was advised by the dealer that the corrosion was more severe on the driver's side shield and there was…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 10%While driving on highway (interstate 87), traveling about 2 hours into my drive with my 8 year old daughter and family dog at a speed of 65 MPH, the vehicle's system went into failure mode and stated "diesel particular filter full" with no prior warning of this. Vehicle had some loss of power then followed by "limp"…
Brakes
3 complaints · 5%The autonomous emergency braking (aeb) system is non functional. Error message on the dash will sometimes report recalibration and at other time state that the system is unavailable. Also indicates that the "forward alert" is not available. The dealer is unclear about how this will effect vehicle handling and safety.…
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 Range Rover recalls
Steering: arm
Risk: An incorrect suspension knuckle may not perform as expected, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed september 30, 2026. Owners may contact land rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's number for this recall is d148.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: arm
Risk: Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact land rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land rover's numbers for this recall are d019, n759, d041, and d027. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24v840.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Land rover's number for this recall is n678. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19v-350. Vehicles previously inspected under recall 19v-350 that did not receive a replacement seat belt assembly will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
Full defect summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 209, "seat belt assemblies" and 208, "occupant crash protection."
Seat belts
Risk: If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the elr will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Land rover's number for this recall is n333.
Full defect summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Electrical: software
Risk: If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance. An engine stall would cause a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Land rover's number for this recall is n206.
Full defect summary
Jaguar land rover north america, llc (land rover) is recalling certain 2017 land rover range rover, range rover sport, and discovery vehicles. The fuel gauge on these vehicles may indicate that the fuel level is low and illuminate the warning lamp, when the fuel tank actually has more fuel. The engine management software may also cut off the engine when the vehicle has traveled approximately 17 more miles.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Land rover's number for this recall is n124.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A fuel line crack may leak fuel into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Land rover's number for this recall is n074.
Full defect summary
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. As a result, the fuel pump may not be properly secured and the fuel line may crack and leak.
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.
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
Front steering knuckle fractures
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) is upgrading its preliminary evaluation (pe25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (my) 2014 through 2017 range rover sport vehicles to an engineering analysis.â odi opened pe25006 on june 27, 2025, after receiving 12 vehicle owner's questionnaire (voq) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The reports describe the fractures occurring at the joint where the steering knuckle attaches to the upper control arm ball joint in one or both steering knuckles.â fracture of the front suspension knuckle can lead to detachment of the upper suspension arm. Detachment of the upper suspension arm results in t
Front steering knuckle fractures
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) is upgrading its preliminary evaluation (pe25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (my) 2014 through 2017 range rover sport vehicles to an engineering analysis.â odi opened pe25006 on june 27, 2025, after receiving 12 vehicle owner's questionnaire (voq) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles. The reports describe the fractures occurring at the joint where the steering knuckle attaches to the upper control arm ball joint in one or both steering knuckles.â fracture of the front suspension knuckle can lead to detachment of the upper suspension arm. Detachment of the upper suspension arm results in t
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 Range Rover
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (16 complaints); suspension (11 complaints); engine (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 13, 2026 (steering). 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 Range Rover?
- It is 4th of 26 Range Rover model years by number of complaints, with 62 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.