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2017 Land Rover Range Rover SportRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 121 owner complaints for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Most complaints involve steering (38) and suspension (23). The EPA rates it 16–24 mpg combined.

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Combined MPG
16–24mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
6campaigns
Latest Aug 2025
Owner complaints
121
Top: steering
Fuel cost / yr
$3,900est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

6 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Steering: arm

Free remedy

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The front suspension upper knuckle joint may crack, which can result in suspension arm detachment.

SteeringReported Aug 8, 2025NHTSA 25V514000

Seat belts: retractor

Free remedy

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt emergency locking retractor may not lock as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Seat beltsReported Apr 5, 2022NHTSA 22V219000

Seat belts

Free remedy

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles. The driver's seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Seat beltsReported May 9, 2019NHTSA 19V350000
See all 6 recalls with remedies
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 5, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

121 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2017 – Sep 2026
  1. Steering38
  2. Suspension23
  3. Fuel/propulsion system14
  4. Electrical system14
  5. Engine14
  6. Structure7
  7. Power train5
  8. Service brakes5
  9. Fuel system, gasoline4

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Range Rover Sport model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
200626
200722
200844
200914
201059
201182
201252
201359
201486
2015126
201678
2017121
201833
201926
202049
202113
202214
202323
202418
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
3
Deaths reported
1
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 5, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Steering

38 reports
“There as been a recall on this Range Rover for 1 year with no remedy. Range Rover customer service offers no answers or help. Dealership inspects vehicles at no cost. How ever with out the recall being fixed this vehicle is useless and unsafe. How long is it resonance to wait for a remedy. Over a year is far too long something needs to be done.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 1, 2026SteeringODI 11747597

Suspension

23 reports
“There is a recall on the Range Rover that does not have a remedy. This is a vehicle that generates income off renting out which can not be done until recall is resolved.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 17, 2026Steering, SuspensionODI 11738444

Fuel/propulsion system

14 reports
“I took my Range Rover in for a recall issue and was told my fuel tank shield is corroded and failing. This is a very serious issue and seems to be a recurring problem due to galvanic corrosion from reaction of steel and aluminum contact. It isn't an easy, or cost effective fix due to having to remove several exhaust and drive components, before the fuel tank shield can be removed and replaced.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 16, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11764605
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 5, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel · 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged · 5.0L 8-cyl supercharged
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Diesel · Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 5, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Range Rover Sport
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive
222824$3,900412
Range Rover Sport
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg · 4-Wheel Drive
172319$4,200468
Range Rover Sport
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg · 4-Wheel Drive
141916$5,000552
  • Range Rover Sport
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo
    22 city · 28 hwy · $3,900/yr
    24
    mpg comb.
  • Range Rover Sport
    Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg
    17 city · 23 hwy · $4,200/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Range Rover Sport
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
    14 city · 19 hwy · $5,000/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 5, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport as of Nov 5, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 5, 2026Vehicle 11505Vehicle 11506
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2017 Range Rover Sport questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?

6 safety recalls as of Nov 5, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems?

Owners filed 121 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are steering (38), suspension (23), fuel/propulsion system (14). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport at 16–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 5, 2026