2017 Land Rover
Range Rover Sport
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L, Sup Charg
Land Rover Range Rover Sport: best and worst years
Overview
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 510
- Power to weight
- 0.099 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.31
- Cyl
- 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- SuperchargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 552 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 2/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 191 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 115 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 5,137 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 0
- Owner complaints
- 0
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA26003Openopened Apr 24, 2026STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
PE25006opened Jun 27, 2025STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Front Steering Knuckle Fractures
EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
494 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Aug 17, 2020SUSPENSIONSFCC_AUG2020_39
A customer may report a hum / groan type noise in the cabin when coming from under the vehicle or a knocking noise from front suspension driving over bumps.
Aug 17, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSFCC_AUG2020_27
The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated and there is a lack of power.
Aug 17, 2020POWER TRAINSFCC_AUG2020_25
The Check Engine Lamp is illuminated.
Jul 31, 2020POWER TRAINSSM74968
Range Rover (L405), Range Rover Sport (L494), Discovery (L462), V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL and V8 N/A 5.0L PETROL Electronic Locking Rear Differentials - Noisy
Jul 28, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM74933ATT
Range Rover (L405), Range Rover Sport (L494), Windscreen Heater Element â Poor Performance
Jul 28, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM74933
Range Rover (L405), Range Rover Sport (L494), Windscreen Heater Element â Poor Performance
Jul 27, 2020STEERINGSSM74942
A customer may report that the heated steering wheel does not heat up when selected.
Jul 20, 2020SUSPENSIONSFCC Jul20_38-39
Noise From Dynamic Suspension
- and 486 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.