2017 Land Rover Discovery Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 24%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,054miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery, 24% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,054 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving on main road at the speed limit (45 MPH). I had slowed down as I observed a car pulling out ahead of me onto the road. As I gave my vehicle gas in order to get back up to speed, I felt a pause in the engine and then the car completely lost power- the engine stopped, the red battery icon appeared on the dash, and message appeared on the screen with the heading special program suspended or something to that effect-- I had no time to read that message as I had to steer my car as far to the right as I was able to. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209915, filed 2019-05, 37,108 miles“Car seems to loose power. Shutters and almost stalls when giving gas. Happens at random. Was told to switch fuel brands didn't help. Vehicle does it mainly when doing a califonia stop. Happens mainly on city streets. No matter how much gas is given car still shutters no power and slows until car resolve issue. Vehicle is a diesel”
NHTSA complaint #11149682, filed 2018-11, 8,000 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“was driving on Wa-18 highway going to Snowqualmie Falls with my family. Suddenly I heard a snap from the front and at the same moment the car start shaking from the front so I slowed down trying to go to the right lane so I could stop when i see a chance because I was in an area where there is no emergency curve. …”
NHTSA complaint #11525128, filed 2023-06“Driving down the highway, the vehicle all the sudden started smoking, forcing me to pull over. Upon pulling over, I found it was a fire under the left front hood based on the smoke pouring out. I called 911 immediately. I attempted to save some belongings, including my $200K boat, but failed to save anything as the fire rapidly grew forcing me to step far away. I then watched my car, boat and belongings all perish to nearly nothing before the fire department arrived and put out the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11537799, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 11017768Apr 28, 2025Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
- 11017767Apr 28, 2025Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
- 11010268Oct 22, 2024Fuel Pump Driver Module Inoperative
- 10202102Sep 24, 2021Customer States engine runs rough with MIL illuminated.
- 10202129Sep 9, 2021Oil Level Gauge (Dipstick) markings incorrect.
- 10202128Sep 9, 2021Oil Level Gauge (Dipstick) markings incorrect.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 38% |
| 2022 | 1 | 9% |
| 2021 | 1 | 9% |
| 2020 | 4 | 21% |
| 2019 | 8 | 21% |
| 2018 | 6 | 16% |
| 2017 | 13 | 24% |
| 2016 | 2 | 40% |
| 2004 | 5 | 17% |
| 2003 | 11 | 23% |
| 2001 | 1 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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