Potential for Class Action -faulty Coolant system 2017-18 LRD Full Size

Oct 7, 2024
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Despite faithfully maintaining my vehicle, my 2017 Land Rover Discovery’s engine failed just shy of 36 months after purchase. The cause? Coolant mixing with oil, resulting in catastrophic engine failure.

Before the engine failure, I had taken the vehicle to the same Land Rover dealer multiple times for coolant-related issues, most recently for an O-ring coolant replacement. Just weeks later, the vehicle was back in for another coolant issue—this time I was told it was different. Not trusting the diagnosis, I took the car to a private Land Rover facility, where they confirmed it was, in fact, the same O-ring problem. A few months later, coolant began mixing with oil, leading to my engine’s complete destruction.

Nightmare Begins at 100,000 Miles
I had heard horror stories about driving Land Rovers beyond warranty, but after owning so many models over the years, I shrugged them off—until now. Since hitting 100,000 miles, my Land Rover Discovery has been nothing but problem after problem after problem.

I reached out to Land Rover corporate, fully expecting them to stand behind their product, especially given my 15-year loyalty to the brand. What I received was a slap in the face.

The dealership, while not responsible for the engine failure, offered support—something I appreciated but still left me having to come up with $7,500 for a new engine. The “new” engine is refurbished and comes with a 12 month warranty.


Why I’m Starting This Campaign


Land Rover’s response left me frustrated and angry. Their refusal to fully own up to the problem, while hiding behind legalities, showed me that they don’t stand behind their product or their customers. Whether I’m the only one or if there are hundreds of other stories like mine, Land Rover’s boilerplate response to a loyal customer is unacceptable.
This isn’t just about me—it’s about all the other people who may have been affected by the same coolant and engine issues in their 2017 Land Rover Discovery.




If you’ve experienced coolant issues, engine failures, or any other significant problems with your 2017 Land Rover Discovery, especially if your vehicle was under 150,000 miles, I want to hear from you. Whether you were within the warranty or not, if your engine failed or you experienced coolant-related issues, your story matters.
Land Rover needs to face the reality that their vehicles are not holding up as promised. If we unite and share our experiences, we can demand that Land Rover be held responsible for the monetary damages and stress they’ve caused loyal customers like us. This isn’t just about getting refunds or repairs—this is about making sure Land Rover stands by its word about high quality and sustainability.

Contact Me
If you’ve had similar problems with your 2017 Land Rover Discovery, let’s unite. Together, we can build a case and bring attention to this widespread issue. Reach out to me here: [email protected]
Let’s hold Land Rover accountable for their negligence and ensure that other customers don’t have to suffer through the same problems.
 

Tugela

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I reached out to Land Rover corporate, fully expecting them to stand behind their product, especially given my 15-year loyalty to the brand.

Have I got some waterfront property in Florida for you!

But seriously, if you've been loyal to the brand for this long then you are aware of cooling system problems on just about every Land Rover model produced since...[checks notes]...1948. If you expect the company to do anything in response to your potential litigation, you're in for another disappointment.

Sorry about your hassles, sorry about your expense, sorry about your dashed expectations, and this is inherent to car ownership in general. Land Rover, for its myriad quality control issues, does not have a monopoly on them. Good luck with your endeavor and I hope for all of us that you prove me wrong.
 

Howski

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You lost me at ‘since hitting 100,000 miles’… LR or any other OEM are doing anything at that age/mileage. Who knows how good or bad the vehicle was maintained before your purchase. If original, surprised the crossover pipes didn’t fail before this episode
 
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Blue

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Once upon a time, a woman was picking up firewood. She came upon a poisonous snake frozen in the snow. She took the snake home and nursed it back to health. One day the snake bit her on the cheek. As she lay dying, she asked the snake, "Why have you done this to me?" And the snake answered, "Look, bitch, you knew I was a snake."
 

Tugela

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Once upon a time, a woman was picking up firewood. She came upon a poisonous snake frozen in the snow. She took the snake home and nursed it back to health. One day the snake bit her on the cheek. As she lay dying, she asked the snake, "Why have you done this to me?" And the snake answered, "Look, bitch, you knew I was a snake."

You mean a venomous snake? If it was poisonous, the woman would die if she bit the snake. But my pedantic pickiness aside, it's a fable that holds true.
 
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Blue

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I guess the old Injun on Natural Born Killers didn't know the difference.
 

Blue

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He-She-They-Them is probably a Land Rover driving attorney that advertises on the side of a city bus.
 
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Does anyone remember when 100k was done? and looks like they took a loss on that lr provided motor....good luck getting one of those at that price.

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Oct 7, 2024
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West Chester PA
Hey all! Thank you for all the comments. All of you are so funny. I hope you don't mind if I use some of this for my comedic act. Haha, jk. A class action lawsuit is pending against LR. Take a look and pass it around. I am not a lawyer, just a single dad, and I feel like corporations can do more for their customers. Sorry for the delayed response.
 

rovercanus

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Hey all! Thank you for all the comments. All of you are so funny. I hope you don't mind if I use some of this for my comedic act. Haha, jk. A class action lawsuit is pending against LR. Take a look and pass it around. I am not a lawyer, just a single dad, and I feel like corporations can do more for their customers. Sorry for the delayed response.
So where can we see the details on the pending lawsuit?
What law firm are you using?
 

discostew

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Hey all! Thank you for all the comments. All of you are so funny. I hope you don't mind if I use some of this for my comedic act. Haha, jk. A class action lawsuit is pending against LR. Take a look and pass it around. I am not a lawyer, just a single dad, and I feel like corporations can do more for their customers. Sorry for the delayed response.
Land Rover can’t hold your hand while you drive around out there. At some point you kept driving when it was overheating.
I didn’t read all the comments that you thought funny. But I know these guys, my guess is it’s all funny cause it’s true
 

Tugela

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As mentioned in the beginning of this saga, which other Rovers have you owned?

I'm curious to know, too. I take a different approach. My policy is to drive nothing but Land Rovers that are beyond the warranty period. My D1 and LR3 each have > 180,000 miles on them and are running beautifully. As has already been observed, proper care and maintenance are essential to longevity (as is having Tillery on speed dial). Which is not to say that bad shit can't happen or that there are no design flaws.* But if you treat your Rover right and drive it attentively, you can enjoy many years of reliable ownership.

* I feel bad for folks driving the 5.0 who either have to deal with or live in fear of the timing chain guides and coolant crossover pipes. And I have respect for the people who keep P38s going - that whole model was a design flaw, but in an oddly lovable way.