2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER EVOQUE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
50 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
18,490 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 50 complaints (28.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 16.0% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 12.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 10.0% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 8.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 4.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 14 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 |
| Structure:Body | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Steering | 3 |
Engine: 14; Electrical System: 11; Unknown Or Other: 10; Power Train: 8; Visibility/Wiper: 8; Structure:Body: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Steering: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 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: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 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 (13). 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 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2017: 2; 2018: 6; 2019: 8; 2020: 3; 2021: 5; 2022: 5; 2023: 7; 2024: 8; 2025: 4; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 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 11021185 · 2017-09-02 (September 2, 2017)
TRANSMISSION STICKS IN 3RD GEAR ON LOW SPEED 30 - 35 MPH. RPM STAYS AT 3000 - 4000 . DUE TO THAT IT STARTS TO MAKE VERY LOUD NOISE. IF CAR IS NOT STOPPED AND COOLED FOR SOME TIME (30 MIN) IT CAN LEAD TO OVERHEATING AND PROBABLY DESTROYING THE CLUTCH.
Owner-reported narrative. 850 miles reported. Look up ODI 11021185 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11142724 · 2018-10-25 (October 25, 2018)
ACCELERATION STOPPED WHILE ON I-69 IN INDIANA NEAR ANDERSON IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE GOING 50+ MPH WHILE HEADED UP A HILL. GEARBOX FAILURE ALERT FLASHED ON DASH BOARD
Owner-reported narrative. 18,490 miles reported. Look up ODI 11142724 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11172625 · 2019-01-28 (January 28, 2019)
WITH 1300 MILES, CAR STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES, FOUND THAT FUEL LEAKS INTO THE OIL PAN, SMELLS OF FUEL FUMES CONSTANTLY, PARTICULARLY IN CLOSED SPACES LIKE HOME GARAGE. LOSING AND EXPENDING FUEL AT AN ACCELERATED RATE. BEEN IN SERVICE WITHOUT ANSWERS MORE THAN DRIVEN; 6 VISITS TOTALING OVER 69 DAYS WITHIN THE FIRST 3-4 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP THERE IS A KNOW TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON THE 'FUEL RAIL' ON THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR BUT NOT OUR VIN#.
Owner-reported narrative. 350 miles reported. Look up ODI 11172625 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11180171 · 2019-02-14 (February 14, 2019)
I WAS DRIVING ON THE SOUTHERN STATE PARKWAY IN NEW YORK DURING RUSH HOUR. DRIVING APPROX 10MPH AT A STEADY PACE AND HAD BEEN IN THE CAR FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY 2017 EVOQUE STALLED OUT WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL. I CAME TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRAFFIC LANE, AS THERE WASN'T ENOUGH TIME TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. ONCE I SHIFTED THE SHIFT KNOB INTO PARK, THE KNOB DISAPPEARED INTO THE CENTER CONSOLE AS PICTURED. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO RESTART THE CAR WITH NO LUCK AND NO ERROR INDICATION ON THE DASH. THE CAR WOULD NOT …
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11180171 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11132588 · 2018-10-03 (October 3, 2018)
LETTER FROM CONSTITUENT RE: WASHINGTON LEMON LAW IN REGARDS TO THE ISSUES WITH HER LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE AND WANTING JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA LLC TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE. *LD *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FLASHED AN ERROR MESSAGE FOR THE BATTERY, PARKING, ETC FAULTS. THE RPM AND SPEEDOMETER SWEPT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, BUT HELD RIGHT AND MADE A LOUD BUZZ SOUND. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE VEHICLE WAS DEAD. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE BRUSHES FROM THE CAR WASH CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD PILLAR COVERS TO SNAP. THE PILLARS WERE RE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11132588 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11280452 · 2019-11-16 (November 16, 2019)
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SWITCHED OFF AFTER AN AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP. UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CAR DID NOT RESTART AND DRIVER EXIT CONDITIONS DID NOT EXIST. AFTER A FULL POWER DOWN AND MANUAL RESTART OF THE IGNITION, THE AUTO STOP/START FUNCTION NO LONGER WORKS. THIS IS A FUNDAMENTAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEM
Owner-reported narrative. 13,456 miles reported. Look up ODI 11280452 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11400204 · 2021-03-10 (March 10, 2021)
13,865 MILES ON VEHICLE AND THE STEERING RACK BREAKS. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN AT 13,865 MILES.
Owner-reported narrative. 13,865 miles reported. Look up ODI 11400204 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11406005 · 2021-04-01 (April 1, 2021)
THE WINDSHIELD IS LEAKING ONTO THE STEERING AND ELECTRICAL PANEL. WHEN WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LAND ROVER, THEY TOLD US THAT THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY (4 MONTHS AGO) AND THAT IT WOULD COST US $1,900. WE'VE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR 3 YEARS AND HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11406005 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11189719 · 2019-03-18 (March 18, 2019)
I WAS DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE OF A MAJOR HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH AND WAS BRAKING SLIGHTLY FOR TRAFFIC AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND GEARBOX FAULT AND PARKING BREAK FAULT STARTED FLASHING. I HAD TO CUT OFF THREE LANES OF MOVING TRAFFIC TO GET TO A SHOULDER. THE CAR WAS STUCK IN DRIVE BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. WE SHUT THE IGNITION AND THE CAR BECAME STUCK IN PARK. I HAD BEEN COMPLAINING OF NOISES AND A POOR PERFORMANCE FOR MONTHS WITH NO RESOLUTION. THE CAR SAT AT THE DEALERSHIP OF PURCHASE FOR 2 DAYS WITHOUT AN ANSWER BEFORE BEING MOVED TO…
Owner-reported narrative. 45,896 miles reported. Look up ODI 11189719 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11255784 · 2019-09-16 (September 16, 2019)
WITHIN THE LAST 5 MONTHS THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN IN MY POSSESSION. THE VEHICLE IS COVERED UNDER THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY BUT FOR SOME REASON OVER THE COURSE OF 5 MONTHS THEY (LAND ROVER) CANNOT FIX MY WIFE'S CAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND WHEN WE TAKE IT TO LAND ROVER THEY SAY THEY HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM ONLY FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE BACK IN THE SHOP AGAIN FOR THE SAME ISSUE. ONCE AGAIN MY 2017 RANGE ROVER EVOQUE HAS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. ON 9/12 WE RECEIVED A TEXT MESSAGE AFTER 3 WEEKS OF N…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11255784 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11552867 · 2023-10-31 (October 31, 2023)
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a cracked fuel tank flange assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V490000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11552867 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11629220 · 2024-12-06 (December 6, 2024)
A few months ago, started smelling faint fuel, the smell gradually increased. Took it to Land Rover dealership was told there was a problem with fuel tank fiange and gasket that sits on top of the gas tank. Was advised there was a recall for the same problem on other models but not mine. Due to the nature of potential hazard (fire, explosion), I wanted to make sure this was documented.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11629220 at NHTSA ↗