2008 Land Rover Range Rover Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Range Rover years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. That ranks 10th out of 32 Range Rover model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (13 complaints, 43%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 30owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 | 43% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 17% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 13% | 122,863 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 10% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | 48,067 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 135,850 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 4,133 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 130,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Land Rover Range Rover recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, Land Rover is recalling certain 2009 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, Land Rover is recalling certain 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P082.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P081.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured April 15, 2005, to September 4, 2012. One or both of the flexible front brake hoses may rupture causing loss of brake fluid.
Risk: If one or both of the flexible brake hoses fails, the vehicle may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P054.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Bought a SUV from a car lot was told the only problem it had was the o2 sensor needed to be changed test drive was good so had it a few days driving it got to be extremely bouncy ended up taking to my mechanic he said the struts are worn down nothing left on them the suspension was bad and the…
The contact owns a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact stated that while entering the front passenger side of the vehicle and using the passenger side hand grip, the hand grip fractured. Due to the failure, the contact fell backwards out of the vehicle and landed on her head and back. With the…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PICKING UP HER VEHICLE FROM LAND ROVER NORTH HAVEN (1700 BOSTON POST RD, GUILFORD, CT 06437, [redacted]) THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLUIDS WERE INSPECTED ALONG WITH THE TIRES AND BRAKES. THE…
My wife came to a complete stop at a stop sign. When she tried to pull off, the vehicle refused to move. Two good samaritans pushed her into a parking lot. Had this happened on the interstate, it could have caused an accident. Inspection a few days later revealed rusted and stripped splines on the…
On four different occasions over the course of about 10 years, with foot pressing hard on brake toward bottom left side of the brake, the car accelerated. First time, i was at an atm. Foot was on the brake. I was leaning out the window getting money out of the atm and the car accelerated. A loud…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Range Rover model years, the 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.