2017 Land Rover Discovery Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 33%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery, 33% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“First three days before 5/14/2019 the seatbelts lights were on and off, and on may14/2019 I was on my way to work the car just stop in the middle of the road. .. The break were locked.”
NHTSA complaint #11208546, filed 2019-05, 40,000 miles“Vehicle has severe defects relating to the climate control functions. 1) in hot weather, it cannot cool down the car, 2) due to having to keep the climate at lo/max, I am getting 9-10 mpg (16 city is stated), 3) independent climate control functions do not work, 4) no ventilation in 2/3 of car.”
NHTSA complaint #11002969, filed 2017-07, 300 miles“There is a very serious issue in landrover Discovery 2017 that abruptly shuts down the engine for no apparent reason. On nov 20th, 2020 my wife was travelling to pittsburgh pa on route 76 pa turnpike. Near bradfordford, pa the engine suddenly shut itself down without any pre-warning. The car stalled with no ability or ample time for her to steer to the shoulder. Until highway patrol arrived, she was completely left in a helpless and life threatening situation. Any big truck could've easily rear ended her and killed her. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375786, filed 2020-11, 25,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11719102, filed 2026-02“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11679467, filed 2025-08Related recalls
- 23V393000Jun 1, 2023Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry…Covers: Land Rover Discovery 2017–2020
- 20V143000Mar 12, 2020Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a…Covers: Land Rover Discovery 2017–2018
- 18V337000May 23, 2018Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles. The fuel gauge…Covers: Land Rover Discovery 2017, Range Rover Sport 2017, Range Rover 2017
Related service bulletins
- 11030751Mar 10, 2026Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
- 11017740Apr 11, 2025Leaking windshield that caused the water ingress on the electrical component.
- 11007176Aug 9, 2024concern has been identified on certain JLR vehicles, where the Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The requires BCM replacement with a new…
- 10251543Feb 26, 2024Certain 2017 to 2019 Land Rover vehicles equipped with TDV6 3.0L Diesel engines and Ingenium I4 2.0L Diesel engines, when connected to a diagnostic scan tool during the…
- 10248408Dec 20, 2023Due to time required to complete in shop vehicle set up and workflow for Audio loss, it has been found that workflow may provide false result if IMC is not in a faulted state…
- 10246319Nov 10, 2023Startup battery keeps draining / Vehicle will not start
- 10243688Sep 29, 2023Weather and Park & Pay Apps disappear after PIVI update
- 10243682Sep 26, 2023Battery low warning displayed on instrument cluster and/or no-start
- 10242071Aug 17, 2023Coolant Low Warning Message Displayed On The Instrument Panel Cluster
- 10239047Jun 26, 2023JLR is investigating reports of vehicles being released to customers without the TCU Telematic Control Unit SOS Emergency Call being activated.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 50% |
| 2023 | 5 | 71% |
| 2022 | 6 | 55% |
| 2021 | 9 | 82% |
| 2020 | 9 | 47% |
| 2019 | 15 | 38% |
| 2018 | 8 | 22% |
| 2017 | 18 | 33% |
| 2004 | 3 | 10% |
| 2003 | 6 | 13% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 8% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 15% |
| 1997 | 2 | 6% |
| 1996 | 9 | 14% |
| 1995 | 7 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsBrakes
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology