2017 Land Rover Discovery problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2017 Land Rover Discovery have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2017 Land Rover Discovery get?

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

2017 Land Rover Discovery at a glance

Safety recalls3

Combined18–23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Land Rover Discovery recalls 3

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #23V393000 · manufacturer #N798 · 01/06/2023

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.

Fix: Dealers will disable the UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N798.

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #20V143000 · manufacturer #N428 · 12/03/2020

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Discovery vehicles equipped with low line headlight assemblies. When towing a trailer with the trailer lights connected to the trailer socket and the vehicle's Daytime Running Lights (DRL) are on, the trailer lights may not function.

Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Body Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2020. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N428.

Electrical System:software NHTSA Campaign #18V337000 · manufacturer #N206 · 23/05/2018

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017 Land Rover Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Discovery vehicles. The fuel gauge on these vehicles may indicate that the fuel level is low and illuminate the warning lamp, when the fuel tank actually has more fuel. The engine management software may also cut off the engine when the vehicle has traveled approximately 17 more miles.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 5 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Land Rover Discovery MPG & running costs

Combined18–23 mpg

City19 mpg

Highway24 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,350

EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Forced inductionTurbo + supercharged

Engine start-stopYes

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Land Rover Discovery costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750

Fuel only$21,750

Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length

181.1–195.7 in

Width

74.4–78.3 in

Height

67.7–72.8 in

Wheelbase

107.9–115.0 in

Curb weight

3,845–4,846 lb

Front track

63.8–66.5 in

Rear track

64.2–66.5 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2017 Land Rover Discovery — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture Open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deploymen…

NHTSA #EA21002 · Air Bags · opened Sep 2021

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 959

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 959.