CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Land Rover Discovery has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (18 reports).
2017 Land Rover Discovery recalls
Rear Doors May Open While Driving, Warning Light May Fail
Certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles have a UniLatch Keyless Vehicle entry function that may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors.
Trailer lights may fail with daytime running lights on
Certain vehicles have a software issue in the Body Control Module.
False Low-Fuel Reading Can Stall Engine, Raising Crash Risk
The fuel gauge on these vehicles can show a low fuel level and turn on the warning light even when the tank holds more fuel.
Most common 2017 Land Rover Discovery problems
Problem areas named in the 55 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
What owners report
I purchased this vehicle continue suspension fault and check engine light continues to come on daily and through out the day in driving. Fuel cap I have spent over $3,000, to fix a purchased vehicle, XXX from [XXX] of Land Rover. I believe they sold me a lemon. To date of XXX, amber lights on dash boards since purchase. I changed the suspension, control arm, brakes, oil change, rotors, tires, purge valve still no drive. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Water coming from top part of the front windshield. This was previously fixed but after few years problem persists and started causing electrical issues. I already had to replaced computer out of my pocket even it was under warranty cause did not wanted to fix it.
Water leak front windshield passenger side. There has been a windscreen issue for the 2018 discovery faulty install. 2017 is the same vehicle and is having the same issue. This water can leak down into the dash a create electrical issues.
There is a safety recall for the 2019-2020 Land Rover Discovery models. 414-01 SAFETY RECALL: Startup Battery Ground Stud - Insufficient Ground Contact Land Rover Tech bulletin dated 09 DEC 2020 On July 25 my 2017 Land Rover discovery lost power, instrumentation went haywire, and steering limp as I was making a turn onto US-90. On August 5 it would not start. Eventually jump started it, as the battery did not seem to register to the vehicle. On August 6 it again lost power, drive train went limp, all warnings lit up, and steering died as I was getting onto I-95 On August 7 JLR of Jacksonville informed me they found arching burn marks on the battery ground stud. They knew this as a com
Vehicle electronics began going crazy. The instrument cluster and gages just started flashing and pulsating. The transmission and mode selection cluster lit up like a Christmas tree. The engine power and steering went limp. The transmission eventually stuck in drive. This occurred twice while driving on the roadway. The second time I had it towed to the dealership. The dealership found the M6 ground stud to be arching. This same issue is a technical bulletin for the 2019-2020 models, but 2017-2018 which are of the same design and build were left off the recall.
2017 Land Rover Discovery questions
Does the 2017 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery: Rear Doors May Open While Driving, Warning Light May Fail; Trailer lights may fail with daytime running lights on; False Low-Fuel Reading Can Stall Engine, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (18), Unknown Or Other (13), Engine (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Land Rover Discovery has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.