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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 14 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Land Rover dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, describing incidents dated October 13, 2007 to August 6, 2025.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 4 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
Suspension 2 complaints
Tires 2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Of the 14 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 14 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11681706 · Filed August 19, 2025
The Suspension system failed. I saw an car icon with two arrows on each side pointing down in orange color, indicating a problem with the Suspension, and then it felt like the car went down like a low-rider would. It was at night, my wife was driving and it was very scary since we didn't know what…
ODI #11553279 · Filed November 2, 2023
Fuel Tank Cover /Flange campaign does not include L320 2008 model..... I saw the rusted hole on the Fuel Tank Shield when I got the Oil changed, looked up the part WFN500021 and checked the recalls pending ...I wanted to find out if the same type of Flange was used in earlier models and why they…
ODI #11010594 · Filed July 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (JAKE KAPLAN LANDROVER OF WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS TO THE FUEL PUMP WERE FAULTY AND HAD…

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HITCH STYLE BIKE RACKS

NHTSA #07E047000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported July 3, 2007 · THULE, INC.

Potentially affected: 245,845 vehicles

Owners notified June 20, 2007

Defect description

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.

Safety consequence

WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS TO POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.

Manufacturer remedy

THULE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391). NOTES: LAND ROVER PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS FOR USE ON THEIR LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES, PART NO. LRNAPBR4. L. L. BEAN ALSO SELLS SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS UNDER THE MODEL NAME OF HITCHING POST PRO (WD75, WD76, WD77, WD78, YL05, BBG9, BBH1, BBH2, BBH4), EXPRESSWAY (WD72, WD73, BBH5, BBH6), OR TRAILBLAZER (WD31, BBH7). REI HAS ALSO PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS UNDER MODEL NAMES: HITCHING POST PRO (934, 934XT, 935, 935XT, 936, 936XT, 937, 937XT, 951, 951XT), EXPRESSWAY (995, 995XT, 996, 996XT), AND TRAILBLAZER (998, 998XT).

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4-DR w/SAB

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

14 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

Suspension

ODI #11681706

Incident: August 6, 2025 · Filed: August 19, 2025

The Suspension system failed. I saw an car icon with two arrows on each side pointing down in orange color, indicating a problem with the Suspension, and then it felt like the car went down like a low-rider would. It was at night, my wife was driving and it was very scary since we didn't know what had just happened. We drove it about four miles back home and we felt every bump on the road and the tires were hitting the tire-well. Car still low to the ground if anyone wants to check it out. This happened on August 6th, 2025, We didn't take it to a dealership or mechanic because I don't think it's safe to drive so low to the ground. We foud through you tube that people have been comcomplaining about this issue for years now and nobody as done anything about this problem. I personally think it's a factory defect. There are too many cars having the same issue, If it's not the compressor then it's the air reservoir or a leakage in the supplying lines or the air valve or even the height sensors "It's a faulty system" and there should be a recall to fix it.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11553279

Incident: October 2, 2023 · Filed: November 2, 2023

Fuel Tank Cover /Flange campaign does not include L320 2008 model..... I saw the rusted hole on the Fuel Tank Shield when I got the Oil changed, looked up the part WFN500021 and checked the recalls pending ...I wanted to find out if the same type of Flange was used in earlier models and why they were not included in recall?? Approved one is on August 12, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V635000 -Fuel Outlet Flange May Crack And Leak Fuel including 2010 onward L320.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC); Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11010594

Incident: August 1, 2012 · Filed: July 25, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (JAKE KAPLAN LANDROVER OF WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS TO THE FUEL PUMP WERE FAULTY AND HAD OVERHEATED. THE FUEL PUMP HARNESS WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER A SECOND TIME AND THE THROTTLE BODY WAS CLEANED, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER A THIRD TIME AND THE SUPERCHARGER WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STABILITY CONTROL SENSOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,266.

Air Bags

ODI #10958286

Incident: August 2, 2012 · Filed: March 2, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS EXPOSED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags

ODI #10899568

Incident: December 5, 2015 · Filed: August 30, 2016

PASSENGER SIDE DASH IS SPLITTING ON TOP OVER THE AIR BAG BRACKET, 4 SEPARATE SPLITS. I AM CONCERNED AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO FRONT PASSENGER.

Air Bags

ODI #10873484

Incident: January 1, 2016 · Filed: June 9, 2016

LEATHER OVER PASSENGER AIR BAG IS SPLITTING AND CONCERNED AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY.

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #10596597

Incident: January 13, 2014 · Filed: June 6, 2014

I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AND AS THE TRAFFIC START MOVING I STEP ON THE GAS AND THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. I HAD TO ONCE AGAIN MOVE THE GEAR BACK TO D. IT HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND RANGE ROVER SAID THERE IS NO RECALL FOR IT. SO FAR IT HASN'T YET HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY. THANKS GOD. *TR

Air Bags; Structure

ODI #10475816

Incident: September 4, 2012 · Filed: September 18, 2012

PASSENGER SIDE DASH IS SPLITTING ON TOP OVER THE AIR BAG BRACKET, 3 SEPARATE SPLITS. I AM CONCERNED AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO FRONT PASSENGER. *TR

Suspension

ODI #10423873

Incident: May 5, 2011 · Filed: September 6, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN AUTOMATIC AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WHICH MALFUNCTIONED AND AUTOMATICALLY LOWER THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE TO DECREASE DRAMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE SENSORS, COMPRESSOR, AND WIRE HARNESS HAD ALL BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Tires; Wheels

ODI #10286551

Crash

Incident: October 13, 2007 · Filed: October 6, 2009

I LEASED CAR WITH CUSTOM WHEELS THE WHEELS DID NOT PROPERLY FIT THE CAR, THE WHEELS WERE NOT THE WEIGHT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE CAR AND THE DEALER DID NOT CHANGE DOOR PLACARD WHEN THEY CHANGED THE WHEELS AND ONE OF THE WHEELS CAME OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A LUG WRENCH FOR THE AFTER MARKET WHEELS THE DEALER REFUSES TO CANCEL THE CONTRACT. CALLED DEALER ABOUT TPMS LIGHT CAME ONE BLOCK AFTER I DROVE OFF AND DEALER SAID JUST KEEP DRIVING. *TR

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