2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: AVOID — 242 owner complaints, 4.5× the Range Rover Sport median year by raw count; top issue: steering (76 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2017 is 2.77, where 1.00 is a typical Range Rover Sport year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 1.17. Severity drives it: 66% of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury or involve a safety-critical system (engine, powertrain, steering, brakes or fuel).
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
242
NHTSA complaints
4.5×
vs. median Range Rover Sport year
819
Service bulletins
6
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Steering is the clear leader, named in 31% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2017 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 76 | 31% |
| Suspension | 46 | 19% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 28 | 12% |
| Unknown or other | 28 | 12% |
| Electrical system | 28 | 12% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls
6 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2017, reported between Dec 29, 2016 and Aug 8, 2025.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 25V514000 | Aug 8, 2025 | Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm |
| 22V219000 | Apr 5, 2022 | Seat belts › Front › Retractor |
| 19V350000 | May 9, 2019 | Seat belts |
| 18V337000 | May 23, 2018 | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 17V679000 | Oct 26, 2017 | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
| 16V942000 | Dec 29, 2016 | Seat belts › Pretensioner |
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 819 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2017 — more than the 545 of the median Range Rover Sport year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (292), powertrain / transmission (129), engine (70). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2017 vs. the year before and after
From the 2016 to the 2017, owner complaints rose 53% (158 → 242) — a step backward. The 2018 that followed fell by more than half (242 → 66), so the 2018 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Range Rover Sport | AVOID | 158 | 736 | 11 | — |
| 2017 (this page) | AVOID | 242 | 819 | 6 | — |
| 2018 Range Rover Sport | SOLID | 66 | 803 | 5 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Land Rover Range Rover Sport years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Steering (76 complaints on the 2017): check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering at parking speed, and clunks over bumps.
Suspension (46 complaints on the 2017): listen for clunks over bumps, look for leaking struts and check for uneven tire wear.
Fuel / propulsion system (28 complaints on the 2017): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Electrical system (28 complaints on the 2017): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Engine (28 complaints on the 2017): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Recalls: confirm all 6 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: AVOID — 242 owner complaints, 4.5× the Range Rover Sport median year by raw count; top issue: steering (76 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2017 is 2.77, where 1.00 is a typical Range Rover Sport year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 1.17.
What are the most common 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport are steering (76, 31%), suspension (46, 19%), fuel / propulsion system (28, 12%). The manufacturer has 819 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
6 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most recently 25V514000 (Aug 8, 2025, steering); 22V219000 (Apr 5, 2022, seat belts); 19V350000 (May 9, 2019, seat belts). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.