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ProblemsByVin File / 2017-LAND-ROVER-RANGE-ROVER-SPORT NHTSA data synced 2 hours ago
2017 · Land Rover

Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems

5 active recall campaigns on file, no owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

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Reliability score
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No owner complaints on NHTSA yet, so the reliability score is provisional. 5 active recalls on file — read those first.

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Should you avoid this 2017 Range Rover Sport?
Not enough data for a verdict

Only 0 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 5 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.

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Active recalls showing 3 of 5

severe NHTSA 17V679000 October 26, 2017

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles

A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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. Land Rover's number for this recall is N124.
severe NHTSA 18V337000 May 23, 2018

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles

If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance. An engine stall would cause a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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. Land Rover's number for this recall is N206.
severe NHTSA 19V350000 May 9, 2019

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles

If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N333.
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Under investigation 2 open at NHTSA

EA Steering › Linkages · opened April 2026

NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA26003 on NHTSA →

EA Air Bags › Frontal · opened September 2021

NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →

How NHTSA investigations work, and what's open now →

Common questions

Is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 0 owner complaints have been filed for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Only 0 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 5 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 0 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Land Rover Range Rover Sport has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 0 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 2 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Land Rover/Range Rover Sport. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Land Rover. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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