2017 Land Rover Range Rover problems & reliability
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, alongside 7 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured, 1 deaths reported).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2017 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles were involved in 5 fatal crashes with 1 occupant death. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 16 | 26% |
| Suspension → | 11 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 13% |
| Engine | 7 | 11% |
| Structure | 6 | 10% |
| Unknown OR Other | 6 | 10% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 5% |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Fuel tank shield have rusted and deteriorated to the extent that the fuel tank is no longer protected.”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Jun 5, 2026
“On [XXX], my 2017 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Td6 diesel (VIN: [XXX] ) suffered a complete, catastrophic engine failure without warning at approximately 70 mph on [XXX] . My wife and our two infant sons (ages [XXX] and [XXX] ) were passengers. There were no prior warning lights or symptoms. The engine stopped…”
Engine · filed May 25, 2026
“Per a factory recall — NTSB has ordered the following recall; Manufacturer Recall Number D027 NHTSA Recall Number 25V-514 Recall Status Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary A concern has been identified on certain 2014 and all 2015 to 2017 ModelYear Range Rover (L405) and Range Rover Sport (L494)…”
Unknown OR Other · filed Apr 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
Engineering Analysis EA26003 · opened Apr 24, 2026 · open
- Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
Preliminary Evaluation PE25006 · opened Jun 27, 2025 · closed Apr 24, 2026
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Engineering Analysis EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
Technical service bulletins
805 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The 10 most recent:
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
N881 Range Rover 17JUL26 · Other · issued Jul 17, 2026
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off
N881 Range Rover 16JUN26 · Other · issued Jun 16, 2026
Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The BCM requires replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements.
N906v2 - 18MAY26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 18, 2026
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
N881 Range Rover 15MAY26 · Other · issued May 16, 2026
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
N881 Range Rover 17APR26 · Other · issued Apr 17, 2026
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
N881 Range Rover 20MAR26 · Other · issued Mar 20, 2026
Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
SSM76411 - 10MAR26 · Other · issued Mar 10, 2026
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
Range Rover_N881 02-20-20 · Other · issued Feb 20, 2026
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
Range Rover_N881_17OCT25 · Other · issued Oct 17, 2025
Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The BCM requires replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements.
Range Rover_N906_18AUG25 · Other · issued Aug 18, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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