2017 Land Rover Range Rover Problems

High Complaint Volume

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

20162018
Complaints
79
per 10K Sold
46.8
US Sales
16,869
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
1
Recalls
7

Worst 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Problems

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

#115 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:84,591 mi
#211 complaints

Suspension Failures

#36 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:59,266 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

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

Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
84,591
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,266
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,000
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Diesel: Pre-Heater
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Land Rover Range Rover

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~189,923 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.

17V490000Fuel Pump
~1 affected

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.

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 — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover has 79 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (15 complaints, avg 84,591 mi); Suspension Failures (11 complaints); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 59,266 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 60,832 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover include 1 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 1 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 have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 189,923 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?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (steering defects) 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 Range Rover reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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