What 117 owners told NHTSA about the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (5 Seat)

On [XXX], my 2017 Land Rover Range Rover HSE Td6 diesel (VIN: [XXX] ) suffered a complete, catastrophic engine failure without warning at approximately 70 mph on [XXX] . My wife and our two infant sons (ages [XXX] and [XXX] ) were passengers. There were no prior warning lights or symptoms. The engine stopped instantaneously, eliminating power steering and power brakes while I was overtaking a semi-truck in the passing lane. We narrowly reached the shoulder safely. The odometer read 79,018 miles — inside both limits of the federally mandated 8-year/80,000-mile emissions warranty under 40 CFR §85.2103. The vehicle was 7 years old at time of failure. Hoehn Land Rover Carlsbad diagnosed complete engine failure caused by timing chain guide failure — a known defect pattern in the Ingenium diesel engine. The service manager stated failures like this "aren't that rare" with these engines. Repair estimate: $28,000–$30,000. Jaguar Land Rover North America (Case #[XXX]) denied the warranty claim entirely, offering $800, without ever evaluating the claim under the active federal emissions warranty. Their denial cited only the expired extended CPO warranty and a maintenance gap — neither of which constitutes valid grounds for denying an emissions warranty claim under 40 CFR §85.2103(d), as the manufacturer cannot demonstrate the maintenance gap caused a documented design defect. This failure pattern is documented in JLR Technical Service Bulletins LTB00735 and SSM74184. Land Rover Korea issued a recall for the same timing chain failure in 2020. No equivalent recall was issued in the United States for identical vehicles with identical engines. JLR has refused all requests for review or reconsideration for 24 months. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11739888

Low Coolant Warning ️ Immediately parked & had towed to Land Rover. Have found several recalls on the Coolant hose under supercharger leaking in other countries & recalls in place. Not here though

NHTSA ODI 11683848

Engine keeps randomly stalling at stop lights and/or stop signs. I was almost T-boned when making a left turn at [XXX] on [XXX]. This has been very dangerous. I have left multiple messages with the local dealership, Tom Wood Jaquar/LandRover with NO returned phone call so I drove over there on 8/15/2025. They told me that they would call me when they have some availability to look at the vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11681366

Driving on the 405 freeway with daughter and grandson the vehicle started slowing down with a low key battery message, it Engine broke down. No smoke or overheating

NHTSA ODI 11662555

I was informed by Hennessey Land Rover that there is a "Y" Alen pipe in the coolant system that will most likely fail around 50,000 to 60,000 miles. The "Y" piece is two pieces of pipe sandwiched together verses one solid piece. They are telling me that once the pipe fails all of the coolant will escape the engine block and will most likely seize the engine. They are not covering the cost to do the repair, around $4500.00, and I find this unacceptable because they build the coolant system with a piece they know is faulty.

NHTSA ODI 11630092

On July 16th, 2021, this vehicle was purchased from Frankel Range Rover as a Certified 2017 Range Rover with 36K miles on it. The vehicle has always received maintenance on time and directly from the Range Rover dealership as scheduled. However, without warning signs, lights or indicators of any kind on January 31st, 2024 the car started making a strange noise and was immediately towed directly back to where it was purchased. The car has been at the dealership for over 3 weeks and unable to be diagnosed. Finally I get a call that the Certified vehicle that I purchased less than 3 years with 36K miles on it and that I have driven less than 30K miles requires a new engine with only 63,700 miles on the odometer. This vehicle has a major issue if it requires a engine and had to be a lemon. The manufacturer is stating that a new engine will cost roughly $38,900. Please look into this because having me drive a lemon vehicle with no warning signs is a safety risk to not only my family but others. The problem as been inspected by the dealership and there were not any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, The problem began on January 31st, 2024.

NHTSA ODI 11579171

The timing chain collapsed while driving. The engine started a loud clanking noise decelerated and would not restart.

NHTSA ODI 11577439

THE VEHICLE IS DOING THE EXACT BEHAVIOR OF TECHNICAL BULLETIN N206NAS1. THE FUEL GAUAGE INDICATES LOW FUEL AND THE LOW FUEL WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE FUEL TANK IS KNOWN NOT TO BE EMPTY. THE ENGINE WILL CUT OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING AND IT IS CONSIDERED UNSAFE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO GIVE THE VEHICLE A SERVICE UPDATE WITHOUT HAVING THE TECH CHARGE A LARGE FEE TO PLUG IN THE CAR WHEN ITS A KNOWN ISSUE. PLEASE ADVISE.

NHTSA ODI 11544779

URGENT Vehicle on Freeway abruptly stops to 30 mph and warning light states " emergency restricted driving" 7 times. Had Range Rover Deisel towed to " Jaguar Land Rover of Newport 3 times, (9494854642 Yulissa) 2 times "fixed" only to dangerously recurring, this time they have had it 4 months, with 4 diagnosis and failed repairs, and test failures. I'm affraid to drive it home when they say maybe they fixed it again . This vehicle has had 9 check engine lights and unsafe repairs in 3 years I have 50 texts and 6 repair bills, but I don't know how to download them

NHTSA ODI 11529498

The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and lost motive power. The warning message "No Fuel" appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that she veered to side of the road and was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the computer software system needed to be updated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The computer software system was updated, and the fuel sensors were replaced. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

NHTSA ODI 11430315

While I am in intersections driving, the car completely shuts off and I have to start the car back up for it to actually drive. It completely turns off while you’re driving. I have had several electrical issues with the car that have also been repaired. I’ve brought the car into the dealer service center over seven times and they have not been able to reproduce the issue of shutting off. I have installed a dash cam to record when it happens randomly. I reported to Land Rover corporate and they have not done anything over 8 months with this issue. I have two daughters and I’m concerned about getting into an accident with this car shutting off randomly. This has been occurring since I purchased the car in October 2020. Please help.

NHTSA ODI 11423582

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET THE CAR JUST STOPS. I WOULD HAVE A FULL TANK OF GAS AND THE GAGE READS EMPTY. IN ADDITION ALL LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD GO ON. THE CAR HAD TO BE FLAT BEDDED MANY TIMES. I HAVE NO DOCUMENTATION BECAUSE THE CAR WAS ONCE AGAIN FLAT BEDDED INTO SERVICE CURRENTLY , AND ALL PAPERWORK IS IN THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI 11399510

VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE BOARD WILL GO BLACK SCREEN WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER 2 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WILL CONTACT ME WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE. IT NEVER HAPPENED. I DONT HAVE TIME TO TAKE A CAR TO THE DEALER EVERY WEEK. IT IS A NEW CAR. I LEASED IT ON SEP. IT WOULD INDICATE MALFUNCTION ENGINE LIGHT LAST TIME. THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WOULD START THE ENGINE AND WOULD NOT SHIFT GEAR. I HAD TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE MANNUALLY AT 5 MILES PER HOUR TO MY HOUSE. THE TOW TRUCK TOOK MY CAR 2 WEEKS AGO TO THE DEALER. THE CAR IS UNDER REPAIRS. NO LUCK AS TO WHAT IS GOING ON. TODAY THEY CALLED THAT ARE CHANGING THE FUEL PUMP. WAITING FOR THE PART AND AFTER INSTALLATION THEY SEE IF THE PROBLEMS ARE RESOLVED

NHTSA ODI 11081378

VEHICLE LOST POWER ON TWO OCCASIONS. BOTH INSTANCES TOOK PLACE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC WITH THE DRIVER'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE. VEHICLE SHUT ITSELF OFF AND PUT ITSELF IN PARK WITH NO INPUT FROM THE DRIVER. VEHICLE'S ONBOARD TRACKING SOFTWARE RECORDED BOTH EVENTS. ONE EVENT TOOK PLACE ON A TWO LANE RURAL ROAD WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT. THE SECOND TOOK PLACE ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WHILE STOPPED IN A TRAFFIC BACK UP. INCIDENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO JAGUAR LAND ROVER.

NHTSA ODI 10984218