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Land Rover Range RoverModel year report

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Problems

Compared with other Land Rover Range Rover years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

0/100 0.2× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
98,500miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 18 hwy

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

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. The part named most often is air bags, with 13 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes (6) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 98,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 81 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Compared with the other 7 Land Rover Range Rover model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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.

Also reported: Steering (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10946613, filed 2017-01, 100,000 miles

Brakes: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11233689, filed 2019-07, 130,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11317433, filed 2020-03, 130,000 miles

Suspension: “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”

NHTSA complaint #11728691, filed 2026-04

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 65,000 and 115,725 miles.

6%0–106%10–2513%25–5013%50–7513%75–10044%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 98,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

’08’12’14’1655’18’20’26
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 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 4WD/AWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic121814$4,800
Range Rover 4WD/AWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic121814$4,800

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

Recall details for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover → · Check a 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. 81 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 81 bulletins →

Other model years of the Land Rover Range Rover

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202593,3005—23—Too new
20241021,00010—20—Too new
20232217,00011———Too new
20211237,0005—18—Not enough data
2020279505—1853 · TypicalRising
20191517,0003—18—Rising
2018284,7504—1843 · TypicalStable
20176253,0008—1653 · TypicalRising
20167961,00013—1948 · TypicalRising
20157170,0008—1952 · TypicalRising
20144232,00010—1954 · TypicalRising
20132640,5006—1635 · FewerFalling
20122051,9064—15—Falling
20111588,9363—15—Rising
20101475,0005—14—Not enough data
20095111,3034—14—Not enough data
20083098,5003—140 · FewerFalling
20071472,9533—14—Not enough data
20065391,8362—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20053560,0201—12Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20045173,0001—12Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20039766,0521—13Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20021472,7300—12—Not enough data
2001780,0001—13—Not enough data
20002679,5003—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19992992,5905—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19982478,5003—13—Stable
199721100,0003—13—Stable
199635152,0003—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19952579,6507—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199410110,0000—13—Not enough data
1993893,0000—12—Not enough data
19926151,0000—13—Not enough data
199013—3—13—Not enough data
19895213,0001—12—Not enough data

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

Frequently asked questions

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

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Air bags is named most often, in 13 complaints (43% of the total), followed by brakes with 6.

Has the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

The EPA rates the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (Range Rover, 4.2L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 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 reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 98,500 miles and the middle half falls between 65,000 and 115,725 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.