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Land Rover Range Rover SportModel year report

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
36,000miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 4.4L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and suspension (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 140 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10899568, filed 2016-08, 75,000 miles

Fuel system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11553279, filed 2023-11

Suspension: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11681706, filed 2025-08

Tires: “I have a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport sc with continental sportcontact tires 275/40zr. I have had three sidewall failures in three months. The latest was driving at 25 MPH for a distance under one mile two tires disintegrated. One sidewall failed completely and the second collapsed and is also destroyed.”

NHTSA complaint #10261814, filed 2009-03, 6,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,997 and 54,250 miles.

20%0–1010%10–2530%25–5020%50–7510%75–10010%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 36,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200832011201420172025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Range Rover Sport 4WD/AWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic121814$4,800
Range Rover Sport 4WD/AWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic121815$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 140 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 140 bulletins →

Other model years of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025131,0004—21—Too new
20241816,0008—21—Too new
20232330,0007———Too new
20221461,0009—19—Not enough data
20211344,60010—19—Not enough data
20204850,00010—1992 · MoreRising
20192610,1078—1959 · TypicalRising
20183311,0005—1967 · MoreRising
20175940,0006—1963 · TypicalRising
20167760,00011—1950 · TypicalRising
20155567,0009—1661 · TypicalRising
20144456,0008—1947 · TypicalStable
20133385,0001—150 · FewerFalling
20123274,6141—150 · FewerStable
20116390,0002—1532 · FewerFalling
20104185,0002—1529 · FewerFalling
20098101,2500—15—Not enough data
20081436,0000—15—Not enough data
20062628,0005—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Land Rover Range Rover Sport model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.

Has the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (Range Rover Sport, 4.4L 8-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 12 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,000 miles and the middle half falls between 12,997 and 54,250 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.