2008 Land Rover Range Rover Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The contact owns a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the driver side suspension suddenly lowered and the faulty suspension sensor light illuminated. The passenger side suspension also suddenly lowered. While driving the vehicle with the lowered suspension, the vehicle would bounce up and down and was very unstable. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10704977, filed 2015-04, 65,000 miles“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 was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10605847, filed 2014-06, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10134896Mar 26, 2018The steering wheel may exhibit a vibration / shimmy while driving.
- 10070741Aug 5, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10204746Sep 16, 2013Technical Bulletin: Front Air Spring - Lower-Level Repair Kit
- 10100929Sep 16, 2013"situation: a lower-level service repair kit is now available in the event it is necessary to replace the front air spring while the shock absorber is still functional. Cause…
- 10070654Sep 16, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10101223Mar 5, 2012"re-issued february 2014. Issue: engineering investigation to front air spring failures cause: unknown at this time"
- 10037629Dec 7, 2010Range rover: the suspension warning light may be lit. There are many possible fault codes caused by a variety of reasons.
- 10037628Dec 7, 2010Land rover: when repairing or replacing the air suspension compressor the air suspension relay must be replaced.
- 10034985Apr 12, 2010Land rover: air suspension system-compressor delivery valve and drier replacement; software update. Amber or red suspension system warning indicator may illuminate and suspension…
- 10034986Apr 9, 2010Land rover: suspension system software update when replacing compressor. Amber or red suspension warning indicator may illuminate with suspensions system inactive displayed in…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2021 | 4 | 33% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 7% |
| 2017 | 11 | 18% |
| 2016 | 20 | 25% |
| 2015 | 23 | 32% |
| 2014 | 5 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 14% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 3 | 9% |
| 2004 | 6 | 12% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 29% |
| 2001 | 1 | 14% |
| 2000 | 3 | 12% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 17% |
| 1996 | 5 | 14% |
| 1995 | 3 | 12% |
| 1994 | 3 | 30% |
| 1993 | 2 | 25% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
13 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
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.
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