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This page covers 8 recalls, 47 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
16–24 mpg combined
9.8–14.7 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
Steering and suspension dominate the complaint picture for the 2017 Range Rover Sport. Owners most frequently describe steering-related failures, with many reporting loss of power assist, stiffening, or unexpected changes in steering feel while driving. In several cases the steering system failed without any warning light appearing beforehand. Suspension complaints are the second most common thread, with owners noting abnormal noises, ride quality changes, and component failures, some accompanied by loud sounds from the front of the vehicle. Parts availability comes up repeatedly across both systems, with owners reporting that dealers confirmed the failure but couldn't complete repairs because parts were on backorder. The fuel and propulsion system rounds out the top three, with a smaller cluster of owners reporting drivability issues and loss of power.
47
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 8 recalls, the most serious being a software fault that can cause the fuel gauge to falsely read low, triggering an engine shutdown that cuts drive power and eliminates power brake assistance while the vehicle is moving.
On the suspension side, the front upper knuckle joint can develop cracks that cause the suspension arm to detach completely, leaving the driver with sudden and unpredictable loss of steering and handling control. The seatbelt recalls cover two related problems with the front restraints: the driver's emergency locking retractor may not lock at the correct moment during hard braking before a crash, allowing the belt to feed out when it should hold firm, and the front seatbelt pretensioners may fail to cinch occupants back into the seat during a collision, leaving both front occupants less restrained when impact forces are greatest. These seatbelt issues affect multiple components of the same restraint system but represent distinct failure points in how the belt responds to a crash.
The instrument cluster can go blank without warning, taking vehicle speed, warning lights, and other critical readouts off screen entirely. This means a driver could be unaware of how fast they are traveling or miss an alert about a developing mechanical problem, both of which raise the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The front suspension upper knuckle joint can crack, potentially causing the suspension arm to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front suspension knuckles and install a retaining bracket or replace the knuckle as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may fail to lock during a crash, reducing occupant protection.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may fail to lock properly during a crash or sudden stop, reducing seat belt restraint effectiveness.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's seat belt assembly if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A software issue causes the fuel gauge to show low fuel and illuminate the low fuel warning light when the tank is not actually low. The engine management system may then shut off the engine to prevent damage, causing a loss of power and braking assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle's software to correct the fuel gauge display and engine management system behavior.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The fuel gauge may show the tank is nearly empty and trigger a warning light even when fuel remains. The engine may shut off after traveling roughly 17 additional miles despite available fuel.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a software update to fix the fuel level reading at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The instrument cluster display may intermittently go blank, temporarily losing visibility of gauges and warnings.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no cost to restore normal instrument cluster operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The instrument cluster may go blank at times, preventing you from seeing your vehicle's speed or warning lights. This could affect how your vehicle performs and increase crash risk.
What the fix does
Your dealer will update your vehicle's software to fix the display issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front seatbelt pretensioners may not work properly during a crash, reducing their ability to restrain occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the front seatbelt assemblies as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
