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2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 121 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This model year has more owner complaints than most other years of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The 2017 model year has more NHTSA owner complaints than the average of the years compared below. Review the recalls and common complaints, and have any vehicle inspected.

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51/100

High Reported Activity — 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
121
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Land Rover dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Seat Belts
If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #19V350000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #18V337000
🔧 Seat Belts: Pretensioner
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact…
NHTSA #16V942000
🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA #17V679000
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Retractor
During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at…
NHTSA #22V219000
🔧 Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm
Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners…
NHTSA #25V514000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Based on 121 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
38
Suspension
18
Electrical System
13
Unknown Or Other
9
Fuel/propulsion System
7
Engine
6
Structure
5
Fuel System
4
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 82 complaints 2012 52 complaints 2013 59 complaints 2014 86 complaints 2015 126 complaints 2016 77 complaints 2017 121 complaints 2018 33 complaints 2019 26 complaints 2020 47 complaints 2021 12 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2019, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 6 recall campaigns and 121 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport are: Steering, Suspension, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport safe to buy?
The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Land Rover Range Rover Sport should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport are: 2019, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2017.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.