2017 Land Rover Discovery Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery, 5% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Our 2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE TDi6 has been to the dealer multiple times since purchased new in 2018. This vehicle has several safety issues. First is the random and repeatable shut down of the ABS, Stability, Automatic Braking, Electric steering, windshield leak causing considerable water penetration. The primary concern is the vehicle will lose communication with the ABS, Airbag, Stability, Braking Steering computer at any time while driving. This vehicle had been inspected prior with no known fix. This issue nearly caused an accident on Monday 3-14--2022. …”
NHTSA complaint #11457043, filed 2022-03Related service bulletins
- 11022472Aug 15, 2025When pushing the rear brake caliper pistons back during a brake service, the caliper piston dust boot may become twisted or distorted if a twist method is used to retract the…
- 11022424Aug 4, 2025Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
- 11022423Aug 4, 2025Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
- 11022421Aug 4, 2025Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
- 11022420Aug 4, 2025Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
- 11016648Mar 14, 2025There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of brake judder/vibration.
- 11016647Mar 14, 2025There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a brake noise concern.
- 11016646Mar 14, 2025There have been several FRED submissions for a customer allegation of a rear brake warning being illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 21% |
| 2003 | 9 | 19% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 23% |
| 2000 | 8 | 27% |
| 1999 | 5 | 29% |
| 1998 | 5 | 15% |
| 1997 | 13 | 37% |
| 1996 | 19 | 29% |
| 1995 | 4 | 8% |
| 1994 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery
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.
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