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Never Buy a Land Rover Discovery
Nikki Meyers, 08/22/2018
2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
32 of 33 people found this review helpful
Picked my Disco up last August...it was flat bedded back to the dealership within hours! It is in the dealership right now...it is the SIXTH time, and they usually have my car for 7-10 days every time. Only has 5000 miles on it and have had non-stop issues, many that you have featured on here. The infotainment system has been "update" 7 times and is STILL very much broken. Cameras, sensors, apps, nav, bluetooth, gets stuck off then gets stuck on even when the car is turned completely off and I am out of it...you name it...it's broken. It was in for nearly 2 weeks, and within a week I had to have it picked back up. Right now they are trying to fix: Hood cable is too long and could be a "very bad situation" (their words), the infamous infotainment system disaster, no less then 3 warning lights on, windshield washer fluid spilling everywhere and always showing it empty (even though it has not ever been used), and this big one: Twice while driving down the road (not while at a light, etc..) the car randomly shuts off and goes into an idle mode! The service guy today told me that he doesn't know why no one ever called me because it could have been very unsafe and he was sure that it scared me (it did!), and that this "should"take care of it. Apparently it was something with the ECM and their was a needed update to the engine control unit that is the Powertrain for the vehicle! Hand to God that's what he said! Iv'e been trying to give this car back for months...such a ridiculous situation and company. never again. Keep in mind this is only about half of the problems I have had
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2017 Discovery is a lemon
Alberto de Armas, 02/23/2018
2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
55 of 60 people found this review helpful
2107 Discovery is a lemon and worse is the customer service from Alan’s Rover North America and Warren Henry North Dade!! For the past seven months I have had the truck I had electrical issues with the computer and the infotainment system. After for attempts to repair they couldn’t fix. I filed for final attempt and it didn’t work. So I have been fight with Warren Henry Land Rover North Dade and Land Rover North American. They didn’t want to return my money. I hate the way both the dealer and the manufacturer have handled my case. Sad after 12 years of being a client of Warren Henry and Land Rover they did this to me. I finally settled for 2 of the 7 payments I did and the accessories and settlement. It was the worse experience ever with a dealer and a manufacturer. I do NOT recommend buying from Warren Henry nor a Land Rover!!! They lost me as a client for ever and I will make it my goal to make sure everyone I can tell I will!!
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2nd Update to my original review from Dec 2017
Babak, 01/17/2018
updated 01/21/2020
2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
Current mileage 35K, I have had this car for 2 years and 4 months. Here is the list of new issues since my last update: 1. This past summer the engine started losing coolant. It turned out that the water pump had a crack in it. The dealer replaced the water pump, issue was resolved. 2. After the water pump, the A/C started acting up and would not cool the car. After three visits to the dealer, it was finally determined that the A/C compressor had gone bad. By the time they managed to figure that out, fall had already arrived, so I have not had the change to fully test that. 3. Right before thanksgiving, one rainy morning, with no warning water started pouring down the upper corner, passenger side of the windshield. Called the dealer and they said that it is known issue with all 2017 and some 2018 Discoveries (talk about quality control). They said they need to order a new windshield for my Discovery. This was 2 months ago. I have called the dealer a number of times and they are still waiting for the part. Meanwhile the headliner is already destroyed the carpet is in a bad shape. Land Rover's customer service is telling me to park the car in a garage and not drive it. They are offering me $35/day for a rental. Not a happy experience. Good luck getting any kind of support from Land Rover. ******* This is a follow up to my original review from Dec 2017. Mechanically the Discovery has been a beast with no mechanical issues to report with 20K miles on the odometer. My biggest issue with the car was the infotainment system and also emergency breaking system (land rover calls it AEB) not working. In regards to the infotainment system I can report that after 4 software updates in the past 12 months, the system is finally working well. As a matter of fact I got the car back from the dealership yesterday (1/17/2019) and they even installed Apple Carplay on my 2017 Discovery ($350 charge for the upgrade). AEB is another story, I finally found a way to test a system without damaging a car (using cardboard cut-out of a car and also a person). The system kicks is very late, only with few feet between the car and the object. 3 out of 10 tries the system did not work at all and I ended up hitting the object. The audible warning is almost non existence. In general I don't trust the AEB system in this car. All said and done, I feel a better now comparing to the first few months of ownership of this car. The dealership support is very poor (at least for my local dealership) and same goes with Land Rover's customer service. They don't have much power over the dealer. So if you run into an issue with your local dealer, good luck getting any help from Land Rover. ****** I have had my Discovery for 4 months now and have driven it for exactly 4200 miles. I had this car special ordered and had to wait 4 months for it to be delivered. This is not a car that I just picked up off the dealer's lot. I tried to leave a similar post on Land Rover's own website, however they blocked my review twice. So here I'm. The support from Land Rover or the dealership is non existent. They love you up the point that you are purchasing the car. As soon as you pay for it, good luck getting any kind of support from them. The car now has been sitting at the dealership for the past 10 days, due to TouchPro (infotainment center) issues. Nothing works. From slow boot ups (up to two minutes), to entire system locking up, to USB ports not connecting or rejection an iPhone after 30 seconds. Bluetooth music streaming has poor quality and has connectivity issues. Cameras continue to lock up and not available. The front parking sensors work only when you put on reverse, otherwise they don't work (unless you manually activate them for 2 or 3 mins). Navigation locks up. You cannot receive your listen to your text messages on infotainment system. The Bluetooth cannot support it. I can write a whole book about it. On the 7th day of the ownership a screw fell of the driver's side door. This is the screw that holds the door latch in place. It turned out that the other 3 doors had the same issue. The AEB (autonomous emergency breaking) does not work. I ended up setting up a soft dummy (that did not damage the car) and drove over it at about 10 miles per hour (the system should be active a 3 miles per hour an up). The system never kicked in. The dealer is telling me to continue driving and are telling me that they don't have a way to physically test the system. The only way to remotely start the car is to use the Land Rover app. Good luck getting the app to work. 9 out of 10 tries to get an error message about network congestion or poor cell coverage. The steering is very lose. You need a constantly correct the path even on straight high way stretches. Overall very disappointing ownership experience and would definitely consider off loading the car once it is financially feasible.
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2017 Disco
Al Dustan, 05/22/2019
updated 12/01/2023
2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Had my Disco ordered before they went on sale in the US, it came in a week after they were released here. HSE Si 6 in Frienze Red Metallic with the blackout package. The ride, comfort, handling and performance is excellent. Love it. I have had no problems with it. I have had it for almost two years now and the Dealer just upgraded the infotainment system like the new Velar to include Apple Car Play and Android something. It stills rides like new and what it can do off road is unreal. If you are looking for a great riding, great looking large SUV, there is nothing better. 11/22/19 I've had it for 2 1/2 years now and it has not been in the dealer for any warranty work. Its now the end of May 2020. Runs great, no warranty work at all. 45,000 and all I did was change oil, filters, brakes and tires. I use it to tow my 28' camper and have no problems. Still looks, runs and rides like new, I love it. Nov. 2020, 51,000 miles. Someone finally made AT tires for my SUV instead of the Goodyear's that came on it. TOYO Open Country AT3. Disco still runs great, looks great and no major service problems. 5/30/21 - 64,000 miles. Still no problems, no repairs and still runs and looks great. Just turned 70,000, (6/1/22) still no problems and no dealer visits for repairs. Still looks great, runs great and rides like new. Turned 79,000, December 1,2022. No dealer visits for repairs. Runs like new, Great ride, excellent performance. This by far is the best vehicle I have ever owned and I have owned all three of the big three. You have to drive it for a month to appreciate it, then you will not want anything else. It's now 5/31/23. Had my first service repair, a new water pump and super charger gasket, 84,414 miles. Still runs great and looks great. With the transmission and horsepower combination the Disco is a joy to drive and throw in the air suspension with the ability to raise and lower the car, and you have the perfect combination. December 1, 2023, Still looks and runs great, no service problems, no problems of any kind. 91,000 miles now and still a joy to drive. Looking forward to winter to having fun in the snow. The Disco was 6 years old in June and I plan on keeping it for a long time.
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2017 is a Lemon - Unfortunately
LandRoverOwner, 10/30/2018
2017 Land Rover Discovery SE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Purchased the 2017 Discovery with high hopes. Within a month the air conditioner stopped working. It was in service for over 40 days of the 6 months I’ve owned it. They replaced the AC, did everything they could yet it would not blow cold air. When temps are above 100 degrees with a baby in the back seat, it gets very concerning. Land Rover has emailed me they are purchasing the car back after I opened up a formal case and it taking 30 days of review, but are now taking their sweet time getting back to me with details on the repurchase (it’s been 2 weeks). Car looks great, but us surpringly small inside, has a rough ride, and has the unfixable issue with AC. Dealership was very nice to deal with.
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Very disappointing
D jo, 01/01/2018
updated 08/16/2018
2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Previously I had owned 2010, 2012, 2013, I still have these vehicles. Waited 4 months for the 2017 Discovery. To tell you the truth I hate driving it....the stirring is very loose... can't be fixed....Also filling the gas was so frustrating. It would continually shut off the gas. It would shut off several times...took forever to fill the tank. Took almost a week to be fixed
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Comfort, style, technology, and ride are tops
Nick, 01/21/2018
2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
This is my third Land Rover purchase. I traded in my LR3 and kept my LR4 and added this Discovery LUX. Since I wanted all the newest features I went for the LUX model and I am not disappointed. The new technology is excellent. The safety and parking features are a huge plus. The dealership pulled out all the stops when we got it home and found the pump for the windshield washer jets was not working. They drove us a loaner, picked this one up and drove it back to the dealership and fixed it, then brought it back the same day. My only complaint is the activity key. It is not working so the dealer has ordered us a new one and we will try that. I have to admit that having the back hatch open and close by waving my foot under it is a huge plus when my hands are full. And being able to see the car and all it's surroundings on my screen while manuvering the vehicle is a plus. But the best by far is the smart cruise control. No more braking and restarting the cruise when I come up on a vehicle but can't pass yet. The car slows down until I am far enough away and then it speeds right back up. The changeable ambient lighting in the car is fun too!
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Like Riding on A Cloud
VL Fowler, 05/28/2018
updated 06/01/2021
2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
We have had our Disco for 3 months now and never for a moment have we regretted the purchase. Before ordering the Disco we drove MANY other luxury models and were leasing a Benz. Nothing compared to the comfort and capabilities of the Disco. We were trading in our pick-up that was used to tow our 22' sailboat, and the Disco has taken on that duty with panache---never a groan or complaint. The dealership and sales rep were very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. I am certain that we will be repeat customers of Land Rover. The quality and craftsmanship are unsurpassed. UPDATE: After 15 months of ownership, my original evaluation stands. Our Disco continues to serve our needs admirably and still looks brand new. We continue to get many comments about the vehicle and gladly refer folks to the dealership in San Antonio, TX. UPDATE #2: We have now owned our Disco for 4 years and the initial evaluation still stands. We have had nothing but routine maintenance for the entire tire time--aside from a couple cactus flats from moving our boat. During our last trip to the dealership, our sales rep took us for a ride in a Defender. My husband's eyes lit up and I have a feeling this may be our next vehicle when it's time to trade in our current one. I am certain we will not consider anything but a Land Rover product. We remain impressed with the quality--it is unsurpassed.
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Highs and lows
Tim, 03/23/2019
updated 04/01/2021
2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
So initially the infotainment was horrible but the latest update made it at least average. The car rides great. It handles snow with no problem. Recently during a big rain it started leaking down the front center light area. I have never had a new car leak from a rain. Very disappointing Update after 1.5 yrs. overall love the Disco. Some first model year quality issues - Infotainment much better but several times a year you have to go to the dealer for an update. Windshield leaked during a rainstorm but the dealer quickly fixed it. This is the best vehicle I have owned. Even with the issues Live It!
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Beautiful car but rains inside
Sebastian , 12/24/2019
2017 Land Rover Discovery SE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was my dream car. I didn’t want anything else. I bought it. Was happy for a couple months. Then it started to leak through the windshield just like everybody else said. They replaced it within a week. 6 months later it’s leaking everywhere else now. The carpet is soaked everywhere and it smells. You can hear the water inside the panels of the car swooshing around every time I brake or accelerate. The dealer WARREN HENRY in Miami is TERRIBLE. They have a 6 week wait for service. I’m going to sell my car next year before the warranty is up. I probably won’t buy a Land Rover again. And I’ll never buy from Warren Henry.
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