2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER has 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (19% of all complaints), specifically: upon starting one morning i noticed the vehicle’s steering was heavier than usual. the next day, i heard strange noises like a knocking upon pressing the accelerator, and then the brake. the 3rd day, the steering column started making a scrubbing noise.. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

16 complaints

19%

• Upon starting one morning I noticed the vehicle’s steering was heavier than usual. The next day, I heard strange noises like a knocking upon pressing the accelerator, and then the brake. The 3rd day, the steering column started making a scrubbing noise.
• The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated
• The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the steering wheel was turned to the left while reversing down the driveway at approximately 3 MPH, the passenger’s side front tire fell into the wheel well. The contact stated there was no warning light was

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Upon starting one morning I noticed the vehicle’s steering was heavier than usual. The next day, I heard strange noises like a knocking upon pressing the accelerator, and then the brake. The 3rd day, the steering column started making a scrubbing noise.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

11 complaints

13%

• I am the owner of a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover (VIN: [XXX] ). I recently discovered a crack in the front steering knuckle of my vehicle, which I believe poses a significant safety risk. This type of failure could result in a sudden loss of control, especially at higher speeds or during turns, poten
• While driving at approximately 20 mph, the front passenger control arm broke causing it to separate from the upper knuckle. This put my wife and other bystanders in harms way and could have caused an accident and or injuries. No warning signs or alarms. There is a Land Rover recall for this issue, b
• Suspension fault message would keep popping up.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I am the owner of a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover (VIN: [XXX] ). I recently discovered a crack in the front steering knuckle of my vehicle, which I believe poses a significant safety risk. This type of failure could result in a sudden loss of control, especially at higher speeds or during turns, poten”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

9 complaints

11%

• VEHICLE LOST POWER ON TWO OCCASIONS. BOTH INSTANCES TOOK PLACE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WITH THE DRIVER'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE SHUT ITSELF OFF AND PUT ITSELF IN PARK WITH NO INPUT FROM THE DRIVER. VEHICLE'S ONBOARD TRACKING SOFTWARE RECORDED BOTH EVENTS. ONE EVENT TOOK PLACE ON
• URGENT Vehicle on Freeway abruptly stops to 30 mph and warning light states " emergency restricted driving" 7 times. Had Range Rover Deisel towed to " Jaguar Land Rover of Newport 3 times, (9494854642 Yulissa) 2 times "fixed" only to dangerously recurring, this time they have had it 4 months, with
• THE VEHICLE IS DOING THE EXACT BEHAVIOR OF TECHNICAL BULLETIN N206NAS1. THE FUEL GAUAGE INDICATES LOW FUEL AND THE LOW FUEL WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE FUEL TANK IS KNOWN NOT TO BE EMPTY. THE ENGINE WILL CUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING AND IT IS CONSIDERED UNSAFE. THIS IS A KNOWN I

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“VEHICLE LOST POWER ON TWO OCCASIONS. BOTH INSTANCES TOOK PLACE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WITH THE DRIVER'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE SHUT ITSELF OFF AND PUT ITSELF IN PARK WITH NO INPUT FROM THE DRIVER. VEHICLE'S ONBOARD TRACKING SOFTWARE RECORDED BOTH EVENTS. ONE EVENT TOOK PLACE ON”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

8 complaints

10%

• 2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO (TFT) VIRTUAL DISPLAY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD FLASH AND DISPLAY VARIOUS WARNING MESSAGES. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DUE TO HAVE A RECAL
• WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL GAUGE CAME ON, INDICATING THE FUEL LEVEL IS LOW AND ILLUMINATES THE WARNING LAMP, HOWEVER THE TANK ACTUALLY HAS MORE FUEL (FULL TANK OF FUEL).
• The contact owned a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, there was an odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then exploded and caught on fire. The fire department came to the scene and extinguished the fire. The fire spread to the trees and

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO (TFT) VIRTUAL DISPLAY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD FLASH AND DISPLAY VARIOUS WARNING MESSAGES. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DUE TO HAVE A RECAL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

8 complaints

10%

• WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY (INTERSTATE 87), TRAVELING ABOUT 2 HOURS INTO MY DRIVE WITH MY 8 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND FAMILY DOG AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S SYSTEM WENT INTO FAILURE MODE AND STATED "DIESEL PARTICULAR FILTER FULL" WITH NO PRIOR WARNING OF THIS. VEHICLE HAD SOME LOSS OF POWER THEN
• WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL GAUGE CAME ON, INDICATING THE FUEL LEVEL IS LOW AND ILLUMINATES THE WARNING LAMP, HOWEVER THE TANK ACTUALLY HAS MORE FUEL (FULL TANK OF FUEL).
• The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal gasoline odor coming into the interior of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive to the residence. The vehicle was no

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY (INTERSTATE 87), TRAVELING ABOUT 2 HOURS INTO MY DRIVE WITH MY 8 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND FAMILY DOG AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S SYSTEM WENT INTO FAILURE MODE AND STATED "DIESEL PARTICULAR FILTER FULL" WITH NO PRIOR WARNING OF THIS. VEHICLE HAD SOME LOSS OF POWER THEN ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 84 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: Upon starting one morning I noticed the vehicle’s steering was heavier than usual. The next day, I heard strange noises like a knocking upon pressing the accelerator, and then the brake. The 3rd day, the steering column started making a scrubbing noise.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: I am the owner of a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover (VIN: [XXX] ). I recently discovered a crack in the front steering knuckle of my vehicle, which I believe poses a significant safety risk. This type of failure could result in a sudden loss of control, especially at higher speeds or during turns, poten
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: VEHICLE LOST POWER ON TWO OCCASIONS. BOTH INSTANCES TOOK PLACE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WITH THE DRIVER'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE SHUT ITSELF OFF AND PUT ITSELF IN PARK WITH NO INPUT FROM THE DRIVER. VEHICLE'S ONBOARD TRACKING SOFTWARE RECORDED BOTH EVENTS. ONE EVENT TOOK PLACE ON
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: 2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO (TFT) VIRTUAL DISPLAY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD FLASH AND DISPLAY VARIOUS WARNING MESSAGES. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DUE TO HAVE A RECAL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)