2008 Land Rover Range Rover Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover.

20072009
Complaints
36
per 10K Sold
66.3
US Sales
5,428
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:50,000 mi
#25 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:109,750 mi
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover.

Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,000
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
109,750
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~118,097 vehicles.

17V015000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~8,711 affected

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.

16V374000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~34,738 affected

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.

15V039000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~74,648 affected

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.

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2008 Land Rover Range Rover — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has 36 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover?
Top reported problems: Airbags (13 complaints, avg 50,000 mi); Brakes (5 complaints, avg 109,750 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,597 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 118,097 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Land Rover Range Rover reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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