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Land Rover Discovery SportModel year report

2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport Problems

Complaints
39filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
37,942miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD · 20 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport. The part named most often is engine, with 15 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes (8) and electrical system (6). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 65% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 37,942 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 242 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Wheels (2), Electronic stability control (1), Seat belts (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “My 2017 Discovery Sport with 22k miles, randomly shuts off while driving. The first time was on the freeway in traffic, and the car shut off, I had to put it in park and restart the car to put it back in gear. It went to the dealer who said it was a software problem, they updated the software and returned it to me. Four days later it happened again, total shut off while in movement, engine had to be restarted! Not worth my life!!!”

NHTSA complaint #11052634, filed 2017-12, 22,000 miles

Brakes: “I purchased a car from Car N Drive on 01/04/2023, om 01/25/2023 my brake caliber came lose as it wasn't put on correctly. It scratched my rim. I requested Car N Drive to repair the caliber and replace the rim, they repaired the caliber and refused to replace the rim. Fast forward to 03/11/2023, I took my car to the Land Rover Dealership in Wilmington, DE to have an oil change to find that my brake pads was zip tied in place and my air filter was never replaced as they stated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11514456, filed 2023-03, 62,000 miles

Electrical system: “I was driving from westchester county, ny to long island via I-695 heading toward the throgs neck bridge on 12/12/18. I was in the left lane just before the last exit before the bridge when my dashboard went dark, the red battery light (below the speedometer) came on, I lost power and steering. Luckily a small shoulder opened up and I was able to tug the wheel left to get into the shoulder before my car completely rolled to a stop. I avoided a crash but it was luck. I had to be towed off the highway and back to the dealer. Clearly this was no battery issue (as driving recharges a batter). …”

NHTSA complaint #11162489, filed 2018-12, 31,000 miles

Steering: “Total loss of power steering. Was able to avoid crash but extremely dangerous. Has to get it towed to dealer $6,800 fix for total rack replacement due to bolts sheering off from EPS. Research shows this is a known issue due to faulty aluminum bolts in areas that salt roads.”

NHTSA complaint #11723191, filed 2026-03

Mileage when problems were reported

65% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,000 and 62,000 miles.

12%0–1018%10–2535%25–5024%50–756%75–1006%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 37,942 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2018202020221020242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Discovery Sport 4WD2.0L 4-cyl9-speed automatic202522$3,750

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 242 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 242 bulletins →

Other model years of the Land Rover Discovery Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20256—1—20—Too new
20201470,0005—21—Not enough data
20192220,0000—22—Rising
20182233,0001—22—Rising
20173937,9422—22Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20165255,5002—22Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20151451,0042—22—Not enough data

All Land Rover Discovery Sport model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 15 complaints (38% of the total), followed by brakes with 8.

Has the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport (Discovery Sport, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 20 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 37,942 miles and the middle half falls between 22,000 and 62,000 miles; 65% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.