2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems

Typical for Model

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

20162018
Complaints
59
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems

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

#114 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:56,362 mi
#28 complaints

Suspension Failures

#37 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:13,751 mi
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All Problems by Category

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

Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,362
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,751
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,751
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,253
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~189,922 vehicles.

25V514000Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
~121,509 affected

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.

22V219000Seat Belts:front:retractor
~14,812 affected

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."

19V350000Seat Belts
~16,186 affected

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."

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.

17V679000Instrument Cluster
~21,998 affected

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.

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.

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2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 59 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (14 complaints, avg 56,362 mi); Suspension Failures (8 complaints); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 13,751 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 Range Rover Sport?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 30,097 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 189,922 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 Range Rover Sport?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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

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

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