2017 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
59 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
40,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 59 complaints (37.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 18 | 30.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 10.2% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 6.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 6.8% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 5.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.4% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Steering | 22 |
| Suspension | 12 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
Steering: 22; Suspension: 12; Fuel/Propulsion System: 8; Unknown Or Other: 8; Engine: 7; Electrical System: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Power Train: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 40 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 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 26 |
2017: 4; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 4; 2022: 2; 2023: 3; 2024: 4; 2025: 12; 2026: 26
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 11067077 · 2018-02-05 (February 5, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PHYSICALLY SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (RANGE ROVER OF COLUMBIA, [phone removed]) WERE BOTH NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11067077 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11670951 · 2025-07-02 (July 2, 2025)
My steering column/knuckle is cracked and my suspension is snapped causing issues for turning the wheel
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11670951 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11020694 · 2017-08-30 (August 30, 2017)
I PURCHASED A 2017 RANGE ROVER SPORT HSE IN MAY 2017. IN JULY 2017, WE HAD A SEVERE STORM AND I NOTICED THAT I HAD LEAKING INSIDE MY BACK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. I RETURNED MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT SAID THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER TOLD ME TO LET DIRT BUILD UP ON MY CAR AND MAYBE THE DIRT PARTICLE WOULD DIVERT THE WATER THE OTHER DAY, I WAS WASHING MY VEHICLE AND WHEN I HOSED THE BACK DOOR AREA IN ADDITION TO WATER GETTING INSIDE MY VEHICLE AGAIN, IT …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11020694 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11081378 · 2018-03-26 (March 26, 2018)
VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE BOARD WILL GO BLACK SCREEN WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER 2 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WILL CONTACT ME WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE. IT NEVER HAPPENED. I DONT HAVE TIME TO TAKE A CAR TO THE DEALER EVERY WEEK. IT IS A NEW CAR. I LEASED IT ON SEP. IT WOULD INDICATE MALFUNCTION ENGINE LIGHT LAST TIME. THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WOULD START THE ENGINE AND WOULD NOT SHIFT GEAR. I HAD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE MANNUALLY AT 5 MILES PER HOUR TO MY HOUSE. THE TOW…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,253 miles reported. Look up ODI 11081378 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11033084 · 2017-10-12 (October 12, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION AND THEN STALLED. A MESSAGE OF "ZERO GAS" ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE THE SAME DAY, YET THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (LAND ROVER OF HUNTINGTON IN HUNTINGTON NEW YORK) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11033084 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11430315 · 2021-08-24 (August 24, 2021)
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and lost motive power. The warning message "No Fuel" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that she veered to side of the road and was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the computer software system needed to be updated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure had been recurring while driving. The veh…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11430315 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11375241 · 2020-11-18 (November 18, 2020)
THE CAR WAS PURCHASED ON 4/10/17 AND DESPITE IT BEING NEW, IT HAD ITS FAULTS. I HAD BROUGHT TO LAND ROVER ORLANDO AND A RANGE ROVER ENGINEER/SPECIALIST'S ATTENTION THAT THE CAR'S CONVENIENCE FEATURES ' ADAPT. CRUISE CNTL WITH QUEUE ASSIST AND INTELLIGENT (EMERGENCY BRAKING) - ALL OF WHICH, WERE AND UP TO THE ACCIDENT, NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. ALTHOUGH THE LR DEALERSHIP AND/OR RR ENGINEER/SPECIALIST WERE REACHED OUT TO A FEW TIMES, DESPITE THE RR ENGINEER/SPECIALIST INSPECTING AND RUNNING DIAGNOSTICS, NO ONE WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY AND FULLY A…
Owner-reported narrative. 46,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11375241 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11710693 · 2026-01-13 (January 13, 2026)
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking while depressing the brake pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and confirmed the recall status. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11710693 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11467973 · 2022-06-07 (June 7, 2022)
The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of her driveway, the transmission ceased in park(P). There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the gear shifter needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 76,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11467973 at NHTSA ↗