2017 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi

Symptoms: Metallic knocking or rattling from engine bay, especially on cold start, Sudden loss of power with check engine light and low oil pressure warning, Metal shavings in oil during service, White smoke from exhaust indicating coolant intrusion

Fix: Complete engine teardown reveals scored cylinders, spun bearings, or cracked pistons. Most shops recommend short block replacement or full engine rebuild. 35-50 hours labor plus core charges. JLR extended warranty covered some cases through 2020, but most owners are on their own now.

Estimated cost: $15,000-25,000

Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi

Symptoms: Pink or red fluid pooling under vehicle near transmission bell housing, Transmission slipping or harsh shifting when hot, Overheating transmission warning on instrument cluster, Burnt smell from undercarriage after highway driving

Fix: The ZF 8HP transmission cooler lines and integrated cooler fail, allowing cross-contamination between coolant and ATF. Requires transmission removal, complete fluid flush, cooler replacement, and often torque converter replacement. 12-18 hours labor. Catch it early or risk total transmission failure.

Estimated cost: $3,500-6,500

Symptoms: Hard starting or extended cranking, especially when tank is below half, Rough idle and hesitation under acceleration, Fuel smell in cabin or near fuel tank area, Check engine light with fuel pressure/mixture codes

Fix: The in-tank fuel pump and filter assembly fails prematurely, often due to debris or ethanol sensitivity. NHTSA recall addressed some units, but failures continue. Requires fuel tank drop, pump/filter module replacement, and full system cleaning. 6-9 hours labor. Some cases required complete fuel system purge due to contamination.

Estimated cost: $2,200-3,800

Typical onset: 30,000-70,000 mi

Symptoms: Intermittent gauge failure - speedometer, tach, or fuel gauge going dead, Multiple warning lights illuminating simultaneously with no actual faults, Infotainment system freezing or rebooting randomly, Electrical accessories (windows, seats, mirrors) operating erratically

Fix: Gateway module, instrument cluster, or body control module software corruption or hardware failure. Requires JLR diagnostic tools (SDD/Pathfinder) for proper diagnosis. Simple software updates solve 30% of cases; hardware replacement needed otherwise. 2-5 hours diagnostic/programming labor plus module cost.

Estimated cost: $800-3,200

Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi

Symptoms: Clunking or banging when shifting from Park to Drive/Reverse, Excessive vibration at idle in gear, Visible sagging of transmission when inspected on lift, Harsh engagement during acceleration from stop

Fix: The rear transmission mount tears or separates, allowing excessive drivetrain movement. Common on all ZF 8HP-equipped Range Rovers due to weight and torque. Replacement requires transmission support and subframe access. 3-5 hours labor. Inspect all engine/trans mounts while in there.

Estimated cost: $600-1,200

Symptoms: Seat belt warning light remains illuminated with all belts fastened, Front seat belts fail to retract smoothly or lock up unexpectedly, Clicking or grinding noise from seat belt mechanism, Check message for restraint system malfunction

Fix: Multiple NHTSA recalls addressed pretensioner wiring and retractor mechanism failures. Requires seat belt buckle, retractor, or pretensioner replacement. JLR-specific parts only. 2-4 hours labor per seat depending on component. Some cases need B-pillar trim removal and wiring harness repair.

Estimated cost: $800-1,800