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2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Discovery Sport.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S9)

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport is an SUV equipped with an Automatic (S9) transmission that returns EPA estimates of 20/25/22 mpg and requires 5.7 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Reliability records for this specific model year document 5 recalls and 93 total owner complaints, identifying the engine as the top complaint area for researchers to monitor. This accumulation of issues defines the 2017 model's position in the vehicle's reliability history, contrasting with the 2019-2024 period where recorded complaints ranged from a low of 3 to a high of 20.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque98 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/25/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter LR096524. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size5 SEAT VEHICLES: P225/65R17, P235/65R17, P235/60R18, P235/55R19, P245/45R20; 7 SEAT VEHICLES: P225/65R17, P235/65R17, P235/60R18, P235/55RR19, P245/45R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5 SEAT VEHICLES: 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.0, 8.0; 7 SEAT VEHICLES: 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.0, 8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterLR096524
Spark plugLR123892
BatteryLR180618 alt LR032876
Front wiper bladesLR082689 alt LR064428
Serpentine beltLR184802
ThermostatLR027158
Cabin air filterLR056138

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.1 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height67.7 in
Wheelbase107.9 in
Curb weight3845 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 25 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Discovery Sport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.4–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2015 HSE Luxury
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015HSE Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.80 sec240 hpAWD
2015HSE Luxury 2.0L Turbo I-47.90 sec16.20 sec240 hpAWD
2020SE P250 2.0L Turbo I-47.50 sec15.80 sec246 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, With active driveline: Castrol BOT720 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidShell M-L12108
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.9
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilWith active driveline: Castrol BOT720
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt
Transfer Case FluidWith active driveline: Castrol BOT720

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts27
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts98 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerLand Rover
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.3 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum91.3 psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.078 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring DepthStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor RunoutStamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., 9074 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
174.0 ft. lbs., 9074 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

160.0 inch lbs.60 in
211.0 ft. lbs.; Diesel engines11 ft. lbs
160.0 inch lbs.60 in
2M8X40 Bolts11 ft. lbs
318.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines: NS · Diesel engines

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
2125.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Coat bolts with engine oil. Do not reuse bolts more than twice. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
340.0 ft. lbs.40 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
259.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
383.0 ft. lbs.; Diesel engines83 ft. lbs
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2120.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 7 stages

Prep Gasoline engines: NS · Diesel engines

118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
243.0 ft. lbs.43 ft. lbs
3135.0 degrees135 degrees
4Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
518.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
627.0 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
7135.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

184.0 inch lbs.84 in
215.0 ft. lbs.; Diesel engines15 ft. lbs
118.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 90,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Hood Latch (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 90,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport sits at the midpoint of its generation, with federal complaint data revealing a clear downward trend in owner-reported issues in subsequent years—dropping from 20 complaints in 2019 to just 3 by 2022. While the 2017 model year accounts for 12 engine-related complaints, the highest of any category, recalls were absent that year, unlike the four issued in 2020, suggesting later model refinements addressed latent concerns. The single fire-related complaint in 2017 does not appear systemic, as no pattern emerges in the data, and crash complaints were nonexistent. The absence of investigations across all years indicates no widespread safety defects were flagged by regulators. However, the concentration of engine and structural complaints in 2017 implies early-build quality variability, a risk somewhat mitigated by the vehicle’s age and available service history. **Takeaway: The 2017 Discovery Sport is a higher-risk buy than later years, but acceptable if a pre-purchase inspection confirms no unresolved engine or structural issues.**

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
956
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
93
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’19’20’21’22’23’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 93 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine12
Structure6
Unknown Or Other5
Visibility/Wiper5
Service Brakes5
Power Train3
Visibility3
Steering2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 956 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
N881 Discovery 16JUN262026-07-08Power TrainMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…
N906v2 - 18MAY262026-05-18Unknown Or OtherBody Control Module (BCM) does not fully meet US importation requirements. The BCM…
N881 Discovery 15MAY262026-05-15Power TrainMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…
N881 Discovery 17APR262026-04-17Power TrainMalfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…
N881 DISCOVERY 20MAR262026-03-20Power TrainThe Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate if the vehicle is refueled within 15…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Vehicles taking 5.7 qtEngine oil filter LR096524Spark plug LR123892Battery LR180618Front wiper blades LR082689

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Discovery Sport take?

5.7 qt of 5W-30 API Lubricant meeting Jaguar/Land Rover specification STJLR03.5003 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Discovery Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Discovery Sport get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined mpg.