Most common 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport complaints by model year
Best Range Rover Sport years: 2012. Years to avoid: 2020, 2023, 2017, 2016, 2024. Compare all years →
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls (6)
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026.
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Seat belts
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical system › Software
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.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update to correct the fuel level reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
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.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837.
Seat belts › Pretensioner
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.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport:
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis. ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles.
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is upgrading its Preliminary Evaluation (PE25006) of front steering knuckle fractures on model year (MY) 2014 through 2017 Range Rover Sport vehicles to an Engineering Analysis. ODI opened PE25006 on June 27, 2025, after receiving 12 Vehicle Owner's Questionnaire (VOQ) reports of the front aluminum steering knuckles fracturing in these vehicles.
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
What 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners say
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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 sound coming from the front passenger's side of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the manufacturer's system had been hacked and no assistance could be provided. The vehicle was not repaired, and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact expressed safety concerns because the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front suspension made abnormal knocking sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was advised that there was no earlier availability. The vehicle was taken to European Customs, where the front control arms were replaced with OEM parts. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); and associated the failure with the recall. The manufacturer was contacted for reimbursement and informed the contact that the reimbursement would be provided once parts were available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 93,979.
Suspension
My 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V-514 (Manufacturer Recall D019), issued August 8, 2025, which remains unresolved as of today. The recall concerns a front suspension upper knuckle joint that may develop a crack, potentially leading to detachment of the upper suspension arm and loss of vehicle control. Despite the recall being issued approximately nine months ago, the remedy is listed as "not yet available." The dealer has confirmed no fix or inspection appointment can be completed at this time. No repair timeline has been communicated by Jaguar Land Rover North America. Because this recall involves a potential loss of vehicle controllability and crash risk, the vehicle has been taken out of service and cannot be safely operated. …
A safety recall was issued in September 2025 for my vehicle. I contacted my local dealership (Pasadena Land Rover / Range Rover) and was informed that recall parts were not available. In the first week of December, the front right suspension began making a clunking noise, consistent with the recall defect. When I contacted the dealership, I was told that I would be required to pay out of pocket for diagnostic work, even though the vehicle has an open safety recall, and that reimbursement is not guaranteed due to parts unavailability. As a result, the vehicle cannot be repaired under the recall, and I am being asked to assume financial responsibility for diagnosing a known safety defect while continuing to operate an unrepaired vehicle.
Fuel & propulsion system
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and lost motive power. The warning message "No Fuel" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that she veered to side of the road and was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the computer software system needed to be updated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The computer software system was updated, and the fuel sensors were replaced. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge remained unchanged and read lower than the correct fuel level. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V337000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | 22 / 28 / 24 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | 17 / 23 / 19 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | 14 / 19 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport a good car?
Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 Range Rover Sport rates avoid: 2.9× as many complaints as a typical year of the Range Rover Sport at the same age. It is one of the Range Rover Sport years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The steering — 22 complaints, 37% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (12) and fuel & propulsion system (10).
How many recalls does the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
There are 6 recalls for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, the most recent from August 8, 2025 (arm). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2020, 2023, 2017, 2016 and 2024. See the full Land Rover Range Rover Sport years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 58% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.