2017 Land Rover Discovery vs 2017 Toyota Highlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Land Rover Discovery | 2017 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 54 | 261 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 850 | 265 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,500 mi | 20,590 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Land Rover Discovery | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 70 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 46 |
| Engine | 13 | 44 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 28 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 12 |
| Structure | 6 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Water leaks | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 37 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2017 Land Rover Discovery
2017 Toyota Highlander
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.