What are the most common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?

The engine group has the most complaints at 28, and the electrical system follows with 24. See the problems section for what owners describe.

Does the 2017 Land Rover Discovery have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts show 5 recalls for this model year. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.

How many complaints are on file for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?

NHTSA has 94 owner complaints on file. These are unverified reports from owners.

What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?

See the fuel economy section of this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2017 Land Rover Discovery reliable?

Complaints are spread across several groups, led by the engine and electrical system. The year comparison section shows how this year stacks up against others of the same model.

2017 Land Rover Discovery Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 94 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery^[1]. The engine group is named most often, followed by the electrical system^[2]^[3].

94owner complaints^[1]

5recalls^[4]

18–23MPG combined (EPA)^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed these complaints with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the vehicle they name.

Engine. 28 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the vehicle losing power or shutting off while driving, sometimes in traffic, and some say a software update at the dealer did not keep it from happening again.
Electrical System. 24 complaints^[3]. Owners describe a dash that goes dark, a battery warning light, and a car that stops on the road. Others mention climate control that cannot cool the cabin and screens or lights that quit.
Unknown Or Other. 17 complaints^[6].
Power Train. 11 complaints^[7]. Owners describe a gearbox fault message and a loss of power at highway speed. Some mention a drive selector dial that sticks and fluid leaking from the transmission area.
Brakes. 11 complaints^[8]. In the stories we read, owners describe a pedal that sinks to the floor, a burst brake line, and worn pad warnings that came on early.
Structure. 10 complaints^[9].
Visibility/Wiper. 10 complaints^[10].
Fuel/Propulsion System. 8 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2017 Discovery is necessarily included.

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel (23V393), June 2023. About 29,861 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Electrical System › Software (20V143), March 2020. About 1,553 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Electrical System › Software (18V337), May 2018. About 1,917 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling, reduced braking, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Seat Belts › Pretensioner (16V942), December 2016. About 13,500 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm (16V889), December 2016. About 220 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Discovery Sport, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive^[17]	20 / 25 / 22	$3,750
Discovery, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive^[18]	16 / 21 / 18	$4,550
Discovery, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive^[5]	21 / 26 / 23	$4,150

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2017 Land Rover Discovery with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[19]	240 hp
2017 Land Rover Discovery with 3.0L 6-cylinder^[20]	258 to 340 hp

How 2017 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Discovery model year. The 2017 is highlighted^[4].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	53	4
1996	75	3
1997	37	2
1998	33	1
1999	53	8
2000	70	10
2001	44	6
2002	51	3
2003	111	3
2004	51	1
2015	14	2
2016	57	2
2017	94	5
2018	59	5
2019	60	4
2020	32	10
2021	15	6
2022	15	6
2023	11	7
2024	8	7
2025	6	3
2026	1	1

NHTSA's counts for the Discovery show 94 complaints and 5 recalls for 2017^[4]. Among the 22 model years listed, 20 have fewer complaints than 2017 and 1 have more^[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (1) and the most are for 2003 (111)^[4]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2017 Discovery?

These are unverified owner reports, so they show patterns and not proof of how every vehicle behaves. The engine and electrical groups lead the list^[2]^[3]. Only 1 complaint mentions a fire and none report injuries or deaths^[1]. The stories we read often involve a vehicle that stops while moving, which is worth asking a seller or dealer about. Recalls also exist for this year^[4].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?: The engine group has the most complaints at 28^[2], and the electrical system follows with 24^[3]. See the problems section for what owners describe.
Does the 2017 Land Rover Discovery have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts show 5 recalls for this model year^[4]. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
How many complaints are on file for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?: NHTSA has 94 owner complaints on file^[1]. These are unverified reports from owners.
What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?: See the fuel economy section of this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2017 Land Rover Discovery reliable?: Complaints are spread across several groups, led by the engine and electrical system^[2]^[3]. The year comparison section shows how this year stacks up against others of the same model.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Land Rover Discovery

1998 33 complaints, 1 recall
2000 70 complaints, 10 recalls
2001 44 complaints, 6 recalls
2002 51 complaints, 3 recalls
2003 111 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 this page

Compare all model years of the Land Rover Discovery

Other Land Rover models from 2017

2017 Land Rover Range Rover 172 complaints, 10 recalls

All Land Rover models

Similar cars from 2017: small suvs

2017 Nissan Rogue 600 complaints, 6 recalls
2017 Subaru Forester 592 complaints, 1 recall
2017 Toyota Highlander 274 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 Toyota RAV4 321 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 76 complaints, 4 recalls
2017 Acura MDX 268 complaints, 9 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 94 owner complaints on file for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery (0 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
28 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 29,500). NHTSA vehicle records
24 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 29,500). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Land Rover Discovery model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Discovery, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
17 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 10,000). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 29,000). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 30,008). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 20,000). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 37,108). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 23V393, filed June 1, 2023: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V143, filed March 12, 2020: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V337, filed May 23, 2018: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V942, filed December 29, 2016: Seat Belts › Pretensioner. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V889, filed December 9, 2016: Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Discovery Sport, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S9), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Discovery, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2017 Land Rover Discovery with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 240 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2017 Land Rover Discovery with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 258 to 340 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2017 Land Rover Discovery: problems, recalls and fuel economy