2008 Land Rover Range Rover problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (10) · Service Brakes (4) · Power Train (4)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-01-10 · campaign 17V015000 · 8,711 vehicles
Defect: 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, Arkans
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 2016-05-27 · campaign 16V374000 · 34,738 vehicles
Defect: 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 Rov
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 2015-01-27 · campaign 15V039000 · 74,648 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (81)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2018-05-16 · SSM72011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
issue: the wrong component maybe replaced when troubleshooting bluetooth connectivity in car.
Wheels 2018-03-26 · LTB00401NAS6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
Power Train 2018-03-21 · SSM73409 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
issue: powertrain transmission module learn adaption routine has been instated on sdd/pathfinder.
Electrical System 2018-03-08 · SFCC_08MAR18_16 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the 'service required' warning text will not appear on the instrument cluster (ic) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-09-14 · SFCC-14SEP17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
presentation from dealer shop foreman conference call
Steering 2017-05-09 · LTB00401NAS5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
situation: the steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
Showing the 6 most recent of 81 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-02 · Suspension“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 axles can snap anytime from how bad it bounces and said…”
2022-03-10 · Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments · 92,000 mi“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 assistance of another pedestrian and her husband, …”
2020-12-01 · Service Brakes · 97,000 mi“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, (203) 453-7060) the brakes malfunctioned. the contact stated that the fluids were inspected along with the tires and brakes. the contact was informed that the front brakes nee…”
2020-03-10 · Power Train · 130,000 mi“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 transmission output shaft and transfer case mating …”
2019-07-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 130,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 noise of it ramping up and then it jolted forwa…”
2019-03-04 · Power Train · 115,725 mi“i was traveling down the interstate during rush hour, approximately 75 mph keeping up with the flow of traffic. when the vehicle acted as if it went into neutral. i was able to get the suv to the side of the road without causing any accidents. when i tried to place the vehicle in park it made a grinding sound and began to roll backwards. i then app…”
2018-12-05 · Unknown Or Other“brought my car for an urgent airbag safety recall matter solicited by land rover and the nhtsa described as a matter that "can cause serious injury or death". scheduled appointment two weeks in advance and was assured orally and in writing that "if required (the business will) provide a loaner vehicle for free". i arrived on time to my appointment …”
2018-11-19 · Service Brakes · 102,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 land rover range rover. the contact stated that the vehicle began to leak brake fluid. the fluid continued to leak over time and would not stop. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to knoxville land rover (10215 parkside dr, knoxville, tn 37922, (865) 777-3000), but was not diagnosed or re…”
2018-08-07 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 land rover range rover. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v374000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the ranger rover dealer (holmes european motor…”
2018-05-01 · Power Train · 190,000 mi“front end differential locked up on the interstate without warning. front tires will not turn and are completely locked up. this would have been a wreck if there were other drivers on the road at the same time. had it towed to a service shop, and a mechanic said the front end differential is completely blown up and should be a factory recall.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.