AI Damage2017 Land Rover Discovery: common problems
The maker issued 346 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 346
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- 3 L · diesel · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
- automatic, 9-speed
Drive: 4WD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning…
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
- Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements
The BCM requires replacement with a new component which fully meets the US importation requirements.
- The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of…
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning the engine off.
- Smart Key Deactivated message on instrument cluster and unable to start their vehicle
- There is a noise in the front suspension
- When pushing the rear brake caliper pistons back during a brake service, the caliper piston dust boot may…
When pushing the rear brake caliper pistons back during a brake service, the caliper piston dust boot may become twisted or distorted if a twist method is used to retract the piston.
- Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or…
Body and Comfort (HMI) CAN related functions such as window switches or air conditioning may reset or become inoperable every 8-10 minutes while driving.
- A number of warranty return front lower control arms where the ball joint shows signs of damage due to…
A number of warranty return front lower control arms where the ball joint shows signs of damage due to over-articulation of the arm during removal and installation.
- Rear Brake Caliper Piston Dust Boot Distortion Risk
- MIL on Instrument cluster
- JLR Engineering investigations have identified reports of the Heating Ventilation and Air…
JLR Engineering investigations have identified reports of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning(HVAC) evaporator sensor not operating as expected
NHTSA lists 346 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 346 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery?
NHTSA lists 346 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2017 Land Rover Discovery from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2017 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.