2017 Land Rover DISCOVERY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
54 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
25,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 18 of 54 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 15 | 27.8% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 9.3% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 7.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 5.6% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 5.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 |
Electrical System: 18; Engine: 13; Unknown Or Other: 13; Visibility/Wiper: 9; Power Train: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Structure:Body: 4; Visibility:Windshield: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 31 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2017: 2; 2018: 6; 2019: 2; 2020: 6; 2021: 5; 2022: 10; 2023: 13; 2024: 4; 2025: 5; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 15 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11209915 · 2019-05-25 (May 25, 2019)
I WAS DRIVING ON MAIN ROAD AT THE SPEED LIMIT (45 MPH). I HAD SLOWED DOWN AS I OBSERVED A CAR PULLING OUT AHEAD OF ME ONTO THE ROAD. AS I GAVE MY VEHICLE GAS IN ORDER TO GET BACK UP TO SPEED, I FELT A PAUSE IN THE ENGINE AND THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER- THE ENGINE STOPPED, THE RED BATTERY ICON APPEARED ON THE DASH, AND MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE SCREEN WITH THE HEADING "SPECIAL PROGRAM SUSPENDED" OR SOMETHING TO THAT EFFECT-- I HAD NO TIME TO READ THAT MESSAGE AS I HAD TO STEER MY CAR AS FAR TO THE RIGHT AS I WAS ABLE TO. I TRIED TO RES…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,108 miles reported. Look up ODI 11209915 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11298002 · 2020-01-08 (January 8, 2020)
2017 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY HSE, MAJOR WATER LEAK FROM THE UPPER CORNER, PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. THE LEAK HAPPENS WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS (BOTH STANDING STILL OR IN MOTION). THE WATER SO FAR HAS TOUCHED THE A-PILLAR AIRBAG, THE SAFETY CAMERAS ON THE WINDSHIELD AND OTHER ELECTRICAL WIRING. ADDITIONALLY THE WATER FINDS ITS WAY TO THE CARPETING ON THE FLOOR. IN ONE OCCASION TODAY (1/8/2020) WATER SPILLED INTO MY HEAD FROM RIGHT ABOVE THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR WHILE I WAS TAKING AN EXIT RAMP. THIS GOT ME DISTRACTED FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS, ALMOST RUNNIN…
Owner-reported narrative. 5 miles reported. Look up ODI 11298002 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11058480 · 2018-01-04 (January 4, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING, THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM WENT BLACK, AND THE RADIO AND BLUETOOTH FAILED TO FUNCTION BEFORE RESETTING INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAND ROVER FT LAUDERDALE IN FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33064 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11058480 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11155742 · 2018-12-03 (December 3, 2018)
BRAKE PEDAL ALWAYS SPEAKS. COUNTLESS RATTLES IN VEHICLE
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11155742 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11457043 · 2022-03-16 (March 16, 2022)
Our 2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE TDi6 has been to the dealer multiple times since purchased new in 2018. This vehicle has several safety issues. First is the random and repeatable shut down of the ABS, Stability, Automatic Braking, Electric steering, windshield leak causing considerable water penetration. The primary concern is the vehicle will lose communication with the ABS, Airbag, Stability, Braking Steering computer at any time while driving. This vehicle had been inspected prior with no known fix. This issue nearly caused an accident on …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11457043 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11663784 · 2025-05-29 (May 29, 2025)
I am filing this complaint regarding a catastrophic engine failure on my 2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury with the 3.0L V6 supercharged engine. The failure was caused by a broken timing chain, which resulted in severe internal engine damage. This component failure has been confirmed by an independent Land Rover specialist, and the damaged parts , including the broken chain , are available for inspection upon request. The incident put our safety at risk, as the vehicle experienced sudden loss of engine power while in operation. A complete e…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11663784 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11109751 · 2018-07-05 (July 5, 2018)
A NEW DISCOVERY HSE 2017 WAS LEAKING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AFTER BEING USED FOR APPROX. 980 MILES. THE LEAK SEEMS TO COME FROM THE REAR TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER CASE AREA. BASED ON OBSERVATION, THE OIL WEEPS THROUGH THE ALUMINIUM CASING AND DROPS IN THE GARAGE FLOOR. THIS WAS IMMEDIATELY REPORTED TO THE JLR DEALERSHIP ON JUNE 14, 2018 AND ITS BEING THERE SINCE THEN FOR A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT BASED ON A SERVICE BULLETIN. THE SUV WAS ONLY USED FOR 2 WEEKS AND THE FIRST DROP OF OIL WAS FOUND ON THE DRIVEWAY FLOOR OVER THE COURSE OF THE 2ND WE…
Owner-reported narrative. 984 miles reported. Look up ODI 11109751 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11548386 · 2023-10-05 (October 5, 2023)
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Discovery. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V393000 (Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the tailgate door opened unintendedly. Additionally, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while the transmission was shifted to reverse(R), th…
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11548386 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11149682 · 2018-11-06 (November 6, 2018)
CAR SEEMS TO LOOSE POWER. SHUTTERS AND ALMOST STALLS WHEN GIVING GAS. HAPPENS AT RANDOM. WAS TOLD TO SWITCH FUEL BRANDS DIDN'T HELP. VEHICLE DOES IT MAINLY WHEN DOING A CALIFONIA STOP. HAPPENS MAINLY ON CITY STREETS. NO MATTER HOW MUCH GAS IS GIVEN CAR STILL SHUTTERS NO POWER AND SLOWS UNTIL CAR RESOLVE ISSUE. VEHICLE IS A DIESEL
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11149682 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11375786 · 2020-11-22 (November 22, 2020)
THERE IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE IN LANDROVER DISCOVERY 2017 THAT ABRUPTLY SHUTS DOWN THE ENGINE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. ON NOV 20TH, 2020 MY WIFE WAS TRAVELLING TO PITTSBURGH PA ON ROUTE 76 PA TURNPIKE. NEAR BRADFORDFORD, PA THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT ITSELF DOWN WITHOUT ANY PRE-WARNING. THE CAR STALLED WITH NO ABILITY OR AMPLE TIME FOR HER TO STEER TO THE SHOULDER. UNTIL HIGHWAY PATROL ARRIVED, SHE WAS COMPLETELY LEFT IN A HELPLESS AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. ANY BIG TRUCK COULD'VE EASILY REAR ENDED HER AND KILLED HER. HIGHWAY PATROL AND TU…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11375786 at NHTSA ↗