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Land Rover

2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT has 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.4x the segment average of 51. The most common issue is steering problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2017 land rover range rover sport. while driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel physically separated from the steering column. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer (range rover of columbia, 803-227-4528) were both notified of th. There are 6 recalls issued for this model year.

1 crash report

72

Total Complaints

6

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

1.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

STEERING

21 complaints
29%
  • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PHYSICALLY SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (RANGE ROVER OF COLUMBIA, 803-227-4528) WERE BOTH NOTIFIED OF TH
  • My steering column/knuckle is cracked and my suspension is snapped causing issues for turning the wheel
  • The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000(Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal squeaking s
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PHYSICALLY SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (RANGE ROVER OF COLUMBIA, 803-227-4528) WERE BOTH NOTIFIED OF TH

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT

Based on 29 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 29K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
15
30-60K
4
60-100K
10
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

FUEL SYSTEM

In line with typicalmedian 15K mi · 5 reports
0-30K
4
30-60K
0
60-100K
1
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

STEERING

High-mileage issuemedian 67K mi · 8 reports
0-30K
1
30-60K
1
60-100K
6
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

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 (6)

SEAT BELTS09/05/2019

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."

Risk: If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N333.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT

Live EIA prices
Per year
$2,401
Per month
$200
Per mile
20.0¢
MPG
20
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$3,429/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,715/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
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 SPORT

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.
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 SPORT, 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

STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
SUSPENSION(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 72 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PHYSICALLY SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (RANGE ROVER OF COLUMBIA, 803-227-4528) WERE BOTH NOTIFIED OF TH

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • SUSPENSION: Both left and right aluminum uprights or commonly referred to as “knuckles” are cracked. This can cause an immediate loss of control at speed and also take out the cars around you. This is a very serious problem. Apparently, other models years have previously been recalled. But the 2017 model year

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • FUEL SYSTEM: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION AND THEN STALLED. A MESSAGE OF "ZERO GAS" ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE THE SAME DAY, YET THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THE

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • OTHER: A THIRD OF THE TIME, UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE DASH BEEPS AND DISPLAYS "GEAR SHIFTER NOT IN PARK.", THE AEB, NOW DISABLED, DISPLAYED ON THE DASH AT INAPPROPRIATE TIMES WHILE DRIVING, AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE CAR ONCE OUT OF D, THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT GO INTO P, R, N OR BACK IN TO D. TH

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • RECALLS: Verify all 6 recalls have been completed — free at any Land Rover dealer
  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
72
Recalls
6
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
1
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
51

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