CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (13 reports).
2008 Land Rover Range Rover recalls
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
Certain Land Rover Range Rover vehicles from model years 2007 through 2009 and 2012 have passenger-side front airbag inflators that can rupture in a crash that deploys the front airbags.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
Certain 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Front Brake Hose Can Rupture, Losing Brake Fluid and Braking
The flexible front brake hoses on these vehicles may rupture, causing brake fluid to leak out.
Most common 2008 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
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 the airbag sensors are out
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 t
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 FAI
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.
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 T
2008 Land Rover Range Rover questions
Does the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover: Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Front Brake Hose Can Rupture, Losing Brake Fluid and Braking. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (13), Service Brakes (5), Power Train (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.