There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, but owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal — 1
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 37,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · reported Aug 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…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Nov 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) · at 50,266 miles · reported Jul 25, 2017
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.…
Air Bags · at 35,000 miles · reported Mar 2, 2017
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 · at 75,000 miles · reported Aug 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.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Owners report air bags problems most often (4 reports), followed by tires (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 37,000 miles.
Are Land Rover recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Land Rover dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.