2017 Land Rover Range Rover: common problems and reliability
The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover has 468 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and suspension. Owners most often flag catastrophic timing chain failures (pre-2012 5.0l v8, early bmw v8) — very expensive repair ($7,000-$10,000 usd), often attributed to poor guide design and long oil change intervals. frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
468
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
12
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
steering
152
suspension
92
electrical system
56
engine
56
fuel/propulsion system
48
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, with a clear distinction between the vehicle's aspirational qualities and its practical ownership experience. The Range Rover is universally acknowledged as a pinnacle of luxury, comfort, and capability, with owners frequently pra
Catastrophic timing chain failures (pre-2012 5.0L V8, early BMW V8) — very expensive repair ($7,000-$10,000 USD), often attributed to poor guide design and long oil change intervals. Frequency: very frequent.
General reliability and expensive repairs — electronics, air suspension compressors/valves, coolant system failures (plastic crossover pipes), injector failures. Described as "Achilles heels" from cost-cutting on critical parts. Frequency: very frequent.
Exorbitant maintenance and repair costs — parts are expensive and often need to be sourced from overseas, leading to long wait times; dealer labor rates are high. Frequency: very frequent.
Complex electronics and infotainment system failures — prone to bugs and complete failures, especially in older generations (L322). Frequency: recurrent.
Air suspension failures — compressor, valve block, and ECU issues leading to loss of ride height or a sagging vehicle. Frequency: recurrent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Range Rover.
Typical used price
Used Range Rover listings typically run $19,950–$123,619 across 2014 to 2025 model years.