2017 Land Rover Discovery Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery.

20162018
Complaints
91
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2017 Land Rover Discovery Problems

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

#118 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:23,757 mi
Fires:1
#213 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:31,277 mi
Fires:1
#39 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:5 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery.

Electrical Faults
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
23,757
Engine Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
31,277
Wipers & Visibility
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
12,661
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
19,420
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Interior Panels:Sun Visor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Land Rover Discovery

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~33,331 vehicles.

23V393000Instrument Cluster · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~29,861 affected

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.

20V143000Electrical System:software · Exterior Lighting
~1,553 affected

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.

18V337000Electrical System:software · Gasoline Fuel System
~1,917 affected

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.

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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?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2017 Land Rover Discovery has 91 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (18 complaints, avg 23,757 mi); Engine Problems (13 complaints, avg 31,277 mi); Wipers & Visibility (9 complaints, avg 5 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 19,752 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 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 33,331 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?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) 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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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