2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 61 complaints · 8 recalls
Most-reported system: STEERING (14 complaints · 23.0%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 1
  • Fires 1
  • Injuries 2
  • Deaths 1
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution STEERING appears in 14 of 61 owner complaints (22.9%) in this vehicle snapshot. STEERING: 14 complaints, 22.9% of reports STEERING 14 · 22.9% SUSPENSION: 9 complaints, 14.8% of reports SUSPENSION 9 · 14.8% ENGINE: 7 complaints, 11.5% of reports ENGINE 7 · 11.5% ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 5 complaints, 8.2% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5 · 8.2% · 1 fire reports FUEL SYSTEM: 5 complaints, 8.2% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 5 · 8.2% LANE DEPARTURE: 3 complaints, 4.9% of reports LANE DEPARTURE 3 · 4.9% STRUCTURE: 3 complaints, 4.9% of reports STRUCTURE 3 · 4.9% AIR BAGS: 2 complaints, 3.3% of reports AIR BAGS 2 · 3.3% SEAT BELTS: 2 complaints, 3.3% of reports SEAT BELTS 2 · 3.3% · 1 crash reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 17 complaints, 27.9% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17 · 27.9% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
STEERING 14 22.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
SUSPENSION 9 14.8% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 7 11.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5 8.2% 0 crashes · 1 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 5 8.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
LANE DEPARTURE 3 4.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 3 4.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
AIR BAGS 2 3.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
SEAT BELTS 2 3.3% 1 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17 27.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Apr 2017; the first recall shown was reported in Dec 2016. 2017-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2017-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2018-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2025-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2025-Q4: 13 owner reports 13 2026-Q1: 13 owner reports 13 2026-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 Owner reports Dec 2016 Aug 2026 Recall campaign 16V942000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V942000 Recall campaign 17V490000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V490000 Recall campaign 17V679000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V679000 Recall campaign 18V337000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V337000 Recall campaign 19V350000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V350000 Recall campaign 22V219000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V219000 Recall campaign 25V514000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V514000 Recall campaign 26V527000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V527000 Investigation EA21002 ● Investigation EA21002 Investigation PE25006 ● Investigation PE25006 Investigation EA26003 ● Investigation EA26003
  • Campaign 18V337000 was reported 99 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V219000 was reported 993 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V514000 was reported 742 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V527000 was reported 1,112 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2017-Q2 Owner reports 3
2017-Q4 Owner reports 1
2018-Q1 Owner reports 2
2018-Q3 Owner reports 1
2018-Q4 Owner reports 1
2019-Q3 Owner reports 2
2020-Q1 Owner reports 1
2021-Q2 Owner reports 2
2021-Q4 Owner reports 1
2022-Q2 Owner reports 1
2023-Q2 Owner reports 2
2023-Q3 Owner reports 2
2024-Q1 Owner reports 2
2024-Q2 Owner reports 1
2025-Q2 Owner reports 4
2025-Q3 Owner reports 5
2025-Q4 Owner reports 13
2026-Q1 Owner reports 13
2026-Q2 Owner reports 4
Recall campaign 1 16V942000
Recall campaign 1 17V490000
Recall campaign 1 17V679000
Recall campaign 1 18V337000
Recall campaign 1 19V350000
Recall campaign 1 22V219000
Recall campaign 1 25V514000
Recall campaign 1 26V527000
Defect investigation 1 EA21002
Defect investigation 1 PE25006
Defect investigation 1 EA26003
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Safety Recalls (8)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 16V942000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P095.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V490000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    A fuel line crack may leak fuel into the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Land Rover will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace both fuel pumps and the associated fuel lines, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N074.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V679000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    A blank instrument cluster will not show important information like vehicle speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 19, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N124.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V337000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    If the engine were to shut off, it can cause loss of power brake assistance. An engine stall would cause a loss of drive power. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update to correct the fuel level reading, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2018. Owners may Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N206.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V350000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    If the driver brakes prior to a crash, the ELR will not lock at the correct g-force level, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N333.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V219000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    During hard braking before a crash, the seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N678. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-350. Vehicles previously inspected under recall 19V-350 that did not receive a replacement seat belt assembly will need to have this new recall remedy performed.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V514000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    Suspension arm detachment can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's numbers for this recall are D019, N759, D041, and D027. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 24V840.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V527000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    An incorrect suspension knuckle may not perform as expected, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the front suspension knuckles, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Land Rover's customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is D148.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

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