Worst 2017 Land Rover Discovery Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Wipers & Visibility
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 18 | — | 1 | 23,757 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | — | 1 | 31,277 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 9 | — | — | 5 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 12,661 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | 1 | 19,420 mi | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Sun Visor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2017 Land Rover Discovery
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~33,331 vehicles.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.
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.
Other Land Rover Discovery Years
2017 Land Rover Discovery — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
What are common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?
Does the 2017 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2017 Land Rover Discovery?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Land Rover Discovery reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
Check Your Specific 2017 Land Rover Discovery
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99