2008 Land Rover RANGE ROVER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
30 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
98,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 30 complaints (43.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 23.3% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 6.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Air Bags: 13; Service Brakes: 5; Power Train: 4; Suspension: 3; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Seat Belts: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2008: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 4; 2016: 5; 2017: 5; 2018: 4; 2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2022: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10663294 · 2014-12-10 (December 10, 2014)
THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE LINE SPLIT AND ALL THE BREAK FLUID DRAINED OUT CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A LAND ROVER DEALER. IN SPEAKING WITH THE DEALER, THERE IS NO SERVICE DIRECTIVE BY LR TO REPLACE THE BRAKELINES AT SOME POINT. I SPOKE TO LR TODAY AND THEY TOLD ME THAT AFTER WARRANTY ITS THE OWNERS PROBLEM TO MONITOR THE CAR. THE DEALER ALSO NOTED THAT ANOTHER LR MODEL, THE SPORT, THERE IS A MAINTENANCE DIRECTIVE TO REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES AT 75,000 MILES. OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE. SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN INJUR…
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10663294 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10713807 · 2015-05-04 (May 4, 2015)
2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT BRAKE HOSE RECALL NOTICE REPAIRS. *SMD THE DEALER FOUND THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BLOWN AND LEAKING. THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED RECEIPTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT, AFTER RECEIVING RECALL # 15V039000. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10713807 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10227414 · 2008-05-12 (May 12, 2008)
DRIVING SOUTH ON I-75 AT 70 MPH,(SPEED LIMIT), AND THEIR WAS A HIGH PITCHED SOUND, FOLLOWED BY 2 METAL SOUNDING CLICKS, AND WE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE, HOWEVER, PRIOR TP GETTING OFF THE INTERSTATE THE CAR STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY, MAKING THE MOST INCREDIBLE LOUD SOUND, AS IF IT WAS GOING TO EXPLODE, AND MY HUSBAND GOT US INTO THE DITCH EMBANKMENT, AND THE RANGEROVER WOULD NOT MOVE, WHEN THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, IT WOULD NOT BACK UP , REQUIRED US TO PUSH. FROM THE START OF THE HUM TO THE COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE STEERING, AND OFF ROA…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,133 miles reported. Look up ODI 10227414 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10605847 · 2014-06-25 (June 25, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE CHIME ACTIVATED INDICATING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY STEERING DIFFICULTIES. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR AND ACCUMULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10605847 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11317433 · 2020-03-10 (March 10, 2020)
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 AR…
Owner-reported narrative. 130,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11317433 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10502511 · 2013-03-12 (March 12, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE SYSTEM ENGINE FAULT WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED AFTER THE ACTUAL FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A CERTAIN COMPONENT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE EXACT COMPONENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRED HOWEVER THE FAILURE …
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10502511 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10980194 · 2017-04-24 (April 24, 2017)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10980194 at NHTSA ↗