2017 Land Rover Discovery Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery, 11% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.
“The back left passenger door opened while the vehicle was in motion and when I stopped the vehicle and tried to close the door it would not shut, it would spring open and not latch. This has happened twice now. The first time it occurred one month ago and I took the car to the dealer and they claimed there was no recall and they alleged to have done a reset which they understood would solve the safety issue. Yesterday, approximately one month later, it occurred again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301035, filed 2020-01, 20,000 miles“Back rear door latch gave out. Opened back door closed it and started driving. No bells and or warnings letting me know it wasn’t closed. Came to stop and door flew open without warning. At this point car told ne door was open. Me thinking I maybe didn’t close all the way re closed it and started driving. At 35mph around a corner and the door flew fully open again then alarms started going off. No repair invoice as vehicle is still being repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11459540, filed 2022-04“Had engine cooling system repaired at dealer in 2023. In late 2024/early 2025 - engine coolant loss returned. We maintained engine coolant at recommended levels until we could get vehicle into dealership for diagnosis and repair. During routine local trip, low coolant light suddenly came on and immediately following that, engine stopped in the middle of traffic. Wife was barely able to navigate vehicle to safe place alongside the road. Vehicle was towed to dealer. They diagnosed engine failure due to oil cooling system failure. We contacted JLR and they offered no solutions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11650887, filed 2025-03“I have a 2017 Land Rover Discovery with multiple episodes of significant water leakage problems due to a known windshield seal issue on the model as identified by the dealer. During the warranty the windshield and seal were replaced and would then fail twice, on the 2nd occurrence I instructed to the dealer to notate my account with concerns about electrical issues due to the amount of water that entered the dashboard, center console, and overhead electrical. Reviewing my own service records I can see electrical problems occurred on the vehicle with notes to let it dry out . …”
NHTSA complaint #11440108, filed 2021-11“The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that water was leaking from the front driver-side visor. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11499895, filed 2023-01, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019060May 30, 2025Roof Opening Panel Seal Adrift
- 11017955Apr 18, 2025concern 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…
- 11012675Dec 20, 2024A concern 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…
- 10252766Mar 22, 2024A creaking type noise from the roof area is heard while driving.
- 10252772Mar 18, 2024Creaking Noise From Glass Roof Panel
- 10239018Jun 26, 2023A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected.
- 10217287Jul 14, 2022Clicking/Ticking Type Noise Whilst Turning
- 10217289Jul 5, 2022Clicking/ticking noise whilst turning left or right and full lock at low speeds
- 10211156Apr 29, 2022Accessory dashboard camera inoperative
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 13% |
| 2020 | 3 | 16% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 7 | 19% |
| 2017 | 6 | 11% |
| 2004 | 4 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 8% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 15% |
| 1995 | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 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.
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