2017 Land Rover Range Rover: common problems
The maker issued 456 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 456
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
- 5 L · petrol · turbo · 8 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 | 136 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 123 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
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
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15 seconds of turning…
- 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
- A concern has been identified on certain JLR vehicles, where the Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully…
A concern has been identified on certain JLR vehicles, where the Body Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The requires BCM replacement with a new component which fully meets the US…
- Grid lines are no longer showing in reverse camera image after software update to IPMB camera module
- REVERSE CAMERA GRID LINES MISSING AFTER IPMB UPDATE
- TELEMATIC TCU2 MODULES NO LONGER AVAILABLE
- 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. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0496-00 may be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)…
- Engine Will Crank, No Start When At Operating Temperature
NHTSA lists 456 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 Range Rover?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 456 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover?
NHTSA lists 456 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 Range Rover 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.