2008 Land rover Range rover sport problems
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport, generally known as the Range Rover Sport, is a mid-size luxury SUV produced under their Land Rover marque, from the British manufacturer Land Rover, and later Jaguar Land Rover. The first generation (codename: L320) started production in 2005, and was replaced by the second generation Sport (codename: L494) in 2013, replaced by the third generation Sport (codename: L461) in 2022.
Range Stormer concept
The Range Rover Sport was prefigured by the Range Stormer concept car, introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show.
This was a low-slung, short wheelbase 3-door coupé that was unusually "sporty" in the context of Land Rover's history. Designed by Richard Woolley, the marque's first complete concept car sported split-folding gullwing doors, one-piece skeletal seats, a "clamshell" bonnet, 22 inch alloys, a 289 km/h (180 mph) top speed, 4WD and a 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) weight. The Range Rover Sport was comparably of much more conservative design featuring five doors and a wheelbase hardly shorter than that of the Range Rover Vogue.
A replica of the Stormer was built by West Coast Customs of Corona, CA for Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, on the occasion of opening West Coast Customs Dubai; the car is currently registered under the Dubai Traffic And Road Authority.
The Range Stormer is now on display at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK.
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Common 2008 Land rover Range rover sport problems
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2008 has been known to have several common problems that affect its performance, safety, and reliability. Here are some of the most frequently reported issues based on complaints from owners:
- Differential Bearings: A consistent whining or droning sound coming from the car can be a sign of dry bearings in the differential. This problem can be caused by worn-out gears or silver filings in the oil, which indicate that the gears are wearing out. Replacing the differential is a challenging task that requires expertise and specialized equipment.
- Front Hub and Bearing Failure: A grinding noise coming from one or more of the wheels can be a sign of front hub and bearing failure. This problem can be caused by wear and tear or damage to the bearings, which can lead to a loss of control and safety. Replacing the front hub and bearing requires specialized tools and knowledge.
- Worn Drop Link Bushes: A rattling sound coming from the front of the car, especially when driving on uneven surfaces, can be a sign of worn drop link bushes on the front suspension tie bars. This problem can be caused by wear and tear or damage to the bushes, which can affect the car's handling and stability. Replacing the drop link bushes requires specialized tools and knowledge.
- Transfer Box Failure: A knocking or clonking sound coming from the front of the car, especially at low speeds, can be a sign of transfer box failure. This problem can be caused by wear and tear or damage to the transfer box, which is part of the drivetrain. Replacing the transfer box can be very expensive and requires specialized tools and knowledge.
- EGR Valve Problems: The EGR valve can get clogged up with a carbon build-up, leading to hesitation and a lack of power when accelerating. This problem can be caused by the normal operation of the engine and can be resolved by cleaning out the EGR valve with a small brush and some carb cleaner.
- Handbrake Faults: A screeching noise when applying the handbrake or the handbrake not releasing properly can be a sign of handbrake shoes collapsing. This problem can be caused by wear and tear or damage to the handbrake shoes, which can affect the car's safety and reliability. Replacing the handbrake shoes requires specialized tools and knowledge.
In summary, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2008 has several common problems that affect its performance, safety, and reliability. These problems can be caused by wear and tear, damage, or corrosion and can affect various parts of the car, including the brakes, differential, front hub and bearing, drop link bushes, transfer box, EGR valve, and handbrake. Addressing these problems requires specialized tools, knowledge, and expertise, and can be expensive. Therefore, it is important to maintain the car regularly and address any issues promptly to ensure its longevity and safety.
What is the common problem in Range Rover Sport?
Range Rover Sport problems span a wide range of areas, centring on the suspension, engine, engine electrics, air conditioning, sat-nav, car electrics, gearbox, drivetrain and bodywork. Leaks from the engine, sunroof and around the tailgate are also known issues.
How many miles does a 2008 Range Rover Sport last?
With detailed maintenance, routine servicing, and good driving habits, a Range Rover can last between 150,000 and 200,000 miles. This works out to be about ten to thirteen years of service before it requires repairs or breaks down.
Is the Range Rover Sport a reliable car?
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What is the problem with the Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6?
Crankshaft failure
The crankshaft in the Land Rover 3.0 TDV6 engine is the main cause of failure. This is because by design the crankshaft is compact and narrow, meaning it has weak points between the rod bearing journals and counterweights.
2008 Land rover Range rover sport car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Land rover Range rover sport problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Power train problems
- Structure problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2008 Land rover Range rover sport vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2008 Land rover Range rover sport
The NHTSA has received 42 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Land rover Range rover sport. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2008 Land rover Range rover sport vehicles.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-02
- VIN: SALSF25418A
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: salme15418a
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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, the contact was taken to the hospital where a cat scan revealed internal bleeding around her head; the contact was able to be released the same day. Since the accident, the contact has had soreness and pain to both hands, back, neck and hip. The contact called the dealer where she was informed that the hand grips were not used for assistance into the vehicle but only for going over bumps in the road. The contact stated that she then read the owners manual and none of that information was listed. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-19
- VIN: SALMF134X8A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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 NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT AUTHORIZED THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON THE SAME DAY THE BRAKES STARTED TO MALFUNCTION CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN SLOWING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT DOWNSHIFTED AND PUMPED THE BRAKES WITH THE BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SLOWED AND STOPPED USING THE PARKING BRAKES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE SAME DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY A MONTH, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-26
- VIN: SALMF13478A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 PART. DURING MY RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM CAUSED BY ELECTROLYTIC MIGRATION DUE TO A LACK OF GREASE ON THE MATING PARTS DURING ASSEMBLY. PLEASE NOTE THE ABSOLUTELY CLEAN AREAS OF THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE APART FROM THE RUST DISLODGED DURING DISASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-11
- Crash: 1
- VIN: SALMF13448A
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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 FORWARD. I IMMEDIATELY SAT BACK STRAIGHT IN THE CAR KEEPING MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WITHIN ABOUT 3 FEET THE CAR STOPPED. SECOND TIME WAS AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. LEANING OUT TO GET THE FOOD, THE CAR ACCELERATED. MADE THE LOUD RAMPING UP SOUND. JERKED FORWARD AND IMMEDIATELY STOPPED. THIRD TIME, AT A PHARMACY DRIVE THROUGH, LEANING OUT TO GET THE MEDICATIONS, FOOT ON THE BRAKE. CAR ACCELERATED. LOUD RAMPING UP NOISE. LUNGED FORWARD ABOUT 2 FEET THEN STOPPED. MOST RECENT TIME, I WAS GETTING A TICKET AT A PARKING GARAGE GATE. LEANED OUT TO PRESS THE BUTTON TO GET THE TICKET. 100% POSITIVE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. PRESSED HARD ON THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE BRAKE SO AS TO NOT SLIP. THE CAR MADE THE RAMPING UP SOUND, THEN ACCELERATED. WHEN I HEARD THE NOISE, I IMMEDIATELY SAT STRAIGHT AND KEPT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE ENTIRE TIME. IT WENT ABOUT 15 FEET WITHOUT STOPPING - THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE GATE BENT AND THEN SCRAPPED DOWN THE SIDE OF MY CAR. (TRIED HARD TO DRIVE AROUND IT AFTER IT BENT). I RELEASED THE BRAKE AND THEN PRESSED IT AGAIN AND THE CAR STOPPED. I WAS ABLE TO PARK IT IN A PARKING SPACE IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT MAYBE 100 YARDS AWAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AFTER THE LAST INCIDENT. THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE ISSUE. THEY INSISTED MY FOOT MUST HAVE PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR OR THE CARPET MUST HAVE BEEN PUSHED UP UNDER THE ACCELERATOR (THE CAR HAS RUBBER MATTS, THERE IS NO CARPET) AS A WORK AROUND, I NOW ALWAYS PUT IT IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON WHENEVER I'M AT A DRIVE THROUGH.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-22
- VIN: SALMH13408A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON TO KEEP IT IN PLACE. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE, AND AT A LATER DATE DURING INSPECTION OF THE DRIVE TRAIN I HAD NOTICED THAT THE LEFT DRIVERS SIDE TRANS AXLE HAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OF MY RANGE ROVER. AT THAT POINT I REALIZED HOW LUCKY I WAS TO NOT HAVE BEEN EVOLVED IN ANY SORT OF MAJOR COLLISION. I BEGAN TO DO A LITTLE RESEARCH AND READ OF MANY SIMILAR CASES THAT INVOLVED THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKING UP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT DID NOT HAPPEN IN MY CASE, BECAUSE I WAS TRAVELING ON A BUSY STRETCH OF INTERSTATE DURING RUSH HOUR. I LATER CONTACTED LAND ROVER USA TO FILE A RECALL CLAIM, AND THEY INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOT ANY SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS MODEL YEAR AND PART.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-05
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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 AND WAS TOLD THAT NO LOANERS ARE AVAILABLE. I HAVE SCHEDULED SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS FOR TODAY BASING ON THE FACT THAT I WILL HAVE A VEHICLE, I TOOK TIME OFF FROM WORK AND I INVESTED TIME AND MONEY TO DRIVE TO SOLON FOR THE SAFETY RECALL APPOINTMENT. I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE A WRITTEN APOLOGY FROM MR RALPH LOMBARDI OR WHOEVER SCHEDULED THIS APPOINTMENT AND WASTED MY TIME AND MONEY. AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW IS THIS MATTER GOING TO BE REMEDIED. IS THERE COMPENSATION FOR MY AGGRAVATION? IS THERE A CONSEQUENCE FOR THIS UNPROFESSIONAL BUSINESS PRACTICE?
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-12
- VIN: SALSH23458A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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 REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-10
- VIN: SALMF134X8A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 MOTORS, 1221 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP SUITE A, SHREVEPORT, LA 71105, (318) 212-1300) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-04-26
- VIN: SALMF13448A
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-01
- VIN: SALSH23478A
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-17
- VIN: SALME15418A
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I AM WRITING TO ALERT YOU TO A SERIOUS POTENTIAL SAFETY DESIGN PROBLEM THAT CAUSED A SLOW LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE SYSTEM WITH MY 2008 RANGE ROVER HSE AND TO ASK FOR YOUR HELP FOR FURTHER POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD INVESTIGATION. THE ALUMINUM METAL DESIGN OF THE FUEL RAIL DEVELOPED A SEAL LEAK IN THE DAMPER THAT CAUSED A SLOW FUEL LEAK THAT I ONLY NOTICED RECENTLY AS I WAS WATCHING MY WIFE BACK THE VEHICLE DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. I WALKED OVER, TOUCHED THE LIQUID AND SMELLED IT TO VERIFY IN FACT THAT IT WAS A FUEL LEAK. IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE LEAK HAD BEEN THERE FOR QUITE A WHILE BUT WENT UNDETECTED DUE TO LACK OF FUEL VAPOR ENTERING THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR OR DETECTION BY ANY OF THE VEHICLES SAFETY/WARNING SYSTEMS. APPARENTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESIGNED TO DETECT OR ALERT FOR SMALL BUT STEADY FUEL SYSTEM LEAKS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LAND ROVER DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FUEL RAIL DAMPER SEAL FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT WHAT'S MORE TROUBLING IS THAT THEY REPLACED THE PART 'IN KIND' WITH NO DESIGN IMPROVEMENT
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-31
- VIN: SALMF15468A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL..I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA RE: THE SAFETY RECALL P081: TAKATA PASSENGER AIRBAGS INFORMING ME COMPONENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO REPLACE THE AIRBAGS FOR MY 2008 RANGE ROVER. HOWEVER, WHEN I CONTACTED MY LAND ROVER RETAILER (LAND ROVER SACRAMENTO) I WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD NO INVENTORY AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER OR AUGUST 2017 AND COULD NOT ACCOMMODATE ME IN THE MEANTIME.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-01
- VIN: SALMF15448A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V015000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE A LOANER VEHICLE UNTIL THE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-02
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-03
- VIN: SALMF13428A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL - NO DEALER IN MY AREA, WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-29
- VIN: SALMF15418A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL. THIS HAS BEEN IN EFFECT SINCE LAST SUMMER. RANGE ROVER HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO REMEDY PROBLEM AND I AM DRIVING AROUND EVERYDAY WITH AN EMINENT DANGER TO ME AND MY FAMILY. I HAVE MADE NUMEROUS CALLS TO DEALERSHIP AS WELL AS RANGE ROVER HEADQUARTERS IN NJ TO NO AVAIL. I WAS TREATED RUDELY AT THE HEADQUARTERS AND TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE AND NO PROMISE OF REMEDY IN THE FUTURE. I THINK THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS AND SHOULD REQUIRE YOUR ATTENTION. I WILL TAKE THIS TO THE MEDIA IF I DO NOT RECEIVE SOME KIND OF ACTION.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-24
- VIN: SALMF134X8A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: LANDROVER IS NOT NOTIFYING THE OWNERS OF AFFECTED VEHICLES ON THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL. THEY SAY ' THEY ARE NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS' DON'T BE CONCERNED - THEY WILL NOTIFY OWNER WHEN THE HAVE PARTS. THIS IS TAKING WAY TOO LONG! *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-01
- VIN: SALMF15408A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V374000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR MONTHS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIME FRAME AS TO WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-29
- VIN: SALME15438A
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER L322 (NA). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V039000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 16V374000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT AND VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-01
- VIN: SALSF25418A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DASH BOARD STARTING CRACKING PERFECTLY AROUND WHERE THE AIRBAG IS LOCATED IN DASHBOARD. MY CAR IS KEPT IN COVERED GARAGE TO MY HOUSE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-05
- VIN: SALSK25408A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-02
- VIN: SALME15468A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TRADE IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V374000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/06/16*LJ UPDATED 09/08/16.*JB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-01
- VIN: SALSF25468A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: LEATHER OVER PASSENGER AIR BAG IS SPLITTING AND CONCERNED AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-01
- VIN: SALSH23468A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I HAVE LOOKED AT BLOGS ON THE INTERNET. THIS SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM. THE DASHBOARD IS NOW SPLIT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE IT MIGHT AFFECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE AIRBAG. THIS FEELS UNSAFE TO ME SINCE I FEEL THAT THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY AT ANY TIME WITHOUT IMPACT.
2008 Land rover Range rover sport recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2008 Land rover Range rover sport.
- Manufacturer: THULE, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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.
- 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.
- 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).
Negative 2008 Land rover Range rover sport car reviews
Positive 2008 Land rover Range rover sport car reviews
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I've only had it for a week, so I don't have much to go on yet. However, my first impressions are that it's one of the best drives out there. The seating position is very good, even for someone of my XL size. I've driven the full-size Range and the Sport, and while I loved the inside of the full-size, this one drives so much better. It really feels like a world-class sports car.
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Driving the car has been a great experience! You'll also receive plenty of compliments because it looks fantastic. The brakes are very responsive and it handles curves really well for an SUV.
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This is our first luxury SUV! We sat in a number of them at the Chicago Auto Show and had made up our minds before driving it. The dealer let us use one for the weekend and it sealed the deal. We've put on about 2000 miles so far and haven't had any issues. The stereo is amazing!
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This is the friendliest SUV I've ever owned. I've put 13K miles on it and have had to take it in for service a few times because of the 'check engine light'. Unfortunately, they haven't been able to find the root of the problem. I'm hopeful that the next generation will have better reliability. Despite this issue, I still think this is a really great SUV, especially in the mountains.
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This car is a blast to drive! I recently upgraded from my 2004 A8 4.2 to a 2007 RRS-SC and I am blown away by how amazing it is. I absolutely loved my Audi and this SUV is just as enjoyable to drive. I also own a GL 550, but it doesn't compare to the RRS in terms of fun factor. While the GL does have a better ride quality due to the RRS-SC's stiffness, the RRS makes up for it with its sporty nature and agility. It's a true driver's car and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a sexy, sporty ride. However, if you're looking for a soft, passenger-comfort car, the full-size Range Rover might be a better fit for you.
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Halle Lueilwitz 2025-01-08
The SUV is undoubtedly the best looking in its class. However, it's unfortunate that Land Rover has not yet addressed its mechanical issues. It can be frustrating when you reach 25000 miles and the dealer tells you that you need new brakes all around. Unfortunately, neither the dealer nor Land Rover will help, as they claim this is normal wear and tear. It's a shame, but hopefully, they will address these issues soon.
Wilford Heller 2025-01-05
Hello! I wanted to provide an update to my April 2009 review. Unfortunately, I have experienced some issues with my vehicle that have been a bit frustrating. The clunking in the suspension returned about a month ago and it seems that the dynamic suspension is malfunctioning. The vehicle has been in the shop for two weeks now and it looks like it will require a disassembly of the chassis to repair. I'm not sure when the parts will arrive, but I'm hopeful that it will be resolved soon. I have tallied the cost to repair all of these warranty items and it has come to almost $5,000 in the first two years of ownership. This includes the catalytic converter, sway bar repair, and suspension actuator. Despite these issues, I'm still enjoying my time with the vehicle and plan to turn it in at the end of the lease. Thank you for taking the time to read my update!
Gianni Stanton 2024-08-28
Hi there! I wanted to check if there were any recalls issued for my vehicle, so I went online. I found a few that I hadn't been notified about, so I decided to contact customer service. I spoke with Terrance, who informed me that no recalls had been issued. I was a bit confused since I had seen recall notices online, but Terrance assured me that there were none. Thank you for your help, Terrance!
Zachery Ernser 2024-02-06
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my Range Rover. Unfortunately, I've had some issues with it over the past few years. It has spent a lot of time in my driveway broken down, and I've spent quite a bit of money on repairs. In the first year alone, I spent around 3k on normal maintenance items like suspension lights and limp mode. After all of this, I've come to the conclusion that it might be best to save your money for a more reliable car, like a space cruiser. Thanks for listening!
Jordy Dickinson 2024-01-20
It's important to note that new repairs are often required during oil change services. These repairs can range from suspension bushings, air suspension, and complete drive train - transmission, transfer case, front rear differentials to AC, dash servos, tire monitor system, alternator, starter, power steering pump, and more.