repaired · 2025 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Rear passenger doors that open while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
2017 Land Rover DiscoveryProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 56 owner complaints about the 2017 Land Rover Discovery, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-393 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Land Rover Discovery has problems
56 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
14Engine1 crash/fire/injury
9Visibility/wiper
6Power train
6Structure
5Visibility
5Fuel/propulsion system
5Latches/locks/linkages
3Service brakes
126 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | 1 |
| Engine | 14 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 12 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Land Rover Discovery recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the trailer lights are not working, following traffic won't be aware the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Land Rover.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Discovery year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Discovery median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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In owners' words
What Discovery owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My vehicle started losing power and I attempted to accelerate but the SUV stopped moving. My girlfriend immediately put on the hazard ⚠️ lights because a tractor trailer truck was coming up from behind us. I was able to coast over to the shoulder.
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.
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…
Own a 2017 Discovery?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.