2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport.

20162018
Complaints
59
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#115 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:34,237 mi
#26 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:58,667 mi
#36 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:31,693 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Engine Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,237
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,667
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,693
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,471
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,636
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~13,720 vehicles.

16V942000Seat Belts:pretensioner
~13,500 affected

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.

16V889000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
~220 affected

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.

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2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport has 59 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (15 complaints, avg 34,237 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 58,667 mi); Brakes (6 complaints, avg 31,693 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 45,439 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 13,720 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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