Is the 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE reliable?

The 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE has 80 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.7x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: below-average. Most common issue: ENGINE problems.

What are common problems with the 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE?

Top problems: ENGINE (15 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (11 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (10 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE?

Yes, there are 2 recall(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. Contact any Land Rover dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE?

The 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE gets 24 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2000. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE is approximately $2,260/year (suv-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE has 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.7x the segment average of 46. The most common issue is engine problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: while driving at approximately 10 mph in city traffic an error light indicating "gear box fault" appeared followed by numerous other warnings. the vehicle shut off and coasted to a stop. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for service, after 26 days in service and 80 miles driven by a service tech. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year.

3 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ENGINE

15 complaints

19%

• WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN CITY TRAFFIC AN ERROR LIGHT INDICATING "GEAR BOX FAULT" APPEARED FOLLOWED BY NUMEROUS OTHER WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, AFTER 26 DAYS IN SERVICE AND 80 MILES DRIVEN BY A SERVICE TECH
• THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF, RENDERING A 'LIFE-THREATENING MALFUNCTION', WHILE EXITING THE TOLL ROAD AT OVER 30MPH. THIS EPISODE WAS REPEATED ONCE MORE AT THE SAME LOCATION ONE MONTH LATER. ON THE THIRD EPISODE, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE AT A STOPLIGHT. AND THE MOST RECENT, FOURTH, E
• THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY CAUSING A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE ISSUE HAS OCCURRED. THE FIRST TIME I WAS EXITING A HIGHWAY AND MANAGED TO GET TO THE ACCESS ROAD BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN AGAIN. IT WILL RESTART AND IMMEDIATEL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN CITY TRAFFIC AN ERROR LIGHT INDICATING "GEAR BOX FAULT" APPEARED FOLLOWED BY NUMEROUS OTHER WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, AFTER 26 DAYS IN SERVICE AND 80 MILES DRIVEN BY A SERVICE TECH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

Based on 35 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 14K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 22K mi · 8 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 11K mi · 6 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 13K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (2)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE29/12/2016

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles and 2017 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. The affected vehicles have a front passenger air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.

Risk: In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, the front passenger air bag may not deploy as required, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P094.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,001

Per month

$167

Per mile

16.7¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,286/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,656/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$2,260

Full coverage / month

$188

Liability only / year

$732

vs US avg

+35%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-luxury)1.35x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$2260

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Land Rover New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

4 yr / 50K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / unlimited mi

These are the terms for a new Land Rover. If you're buying a used 2017 RANGE ROVER EVOQUE, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Land Rover dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 80 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN CITY TRAFFIC AN ERROR LIGHT INDICATING "GEAR BOX FAULT" APPEARED FOLLOWED BY NUMEROUS OTHER WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, AFTER 26 DAYS IN SERVICE AND 80 MILES DRIVEN BY A SERVICE TECH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: 2017 RANGE ROVER EVOQUE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM IN VEHICLE NOT WORKING. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO UPLOAD. WHILE DRIVING THE SYSTEM WOULD TURN BLACK. THE BACK-UP CAMERA ALSO WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. *JS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN CITY TRAFFIC AN ERROR LIGHT INDICATING "GEAR BOX FAULT" APPEARED FOLLOWED BY NUMEROUS OTHER WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE, AFTER 26 DAYS IN SERVICE AND 80 MILES DRIVEN BY A SERVICE TECH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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VISIBILITY: LETTER FROM CONSTITUENT RE: WASHINGTON LEMON LAW IN REGARDS TO THE ISSUES WITH HER LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE AND WANTING JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA LLC TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE. *LD *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FLASHED AN ERROR MESSAGE FOR THE BATTERY, PARKING, ETC FAULTS. THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Land Rover dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)