Most common 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems
Share of the 14 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport complaints by model year
Best Range Rover Sport years: 2012. Years to avoid: 2020, 2023, 2017, 2016, 2024. Compare all years →
What 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners say
Air bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag was exposed on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. The VIN was not available.
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.
Fuel & propulsion 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jake kaplan landrover of warwick, rhode island) where it was diagnosed that the electrical connectors to the fuel pump were faulty and had overheated. The fuel pump harness was replaced, but the failures continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a second time and the throttle body was cleaned, but the failures continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer a third time and the supercharger was replaced. The failure was remedied. In addition, while operating the vehicle, the stability control sensor remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,266.
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 18 / 15 |
| 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 6-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 18 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport a good car?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Range Rover Sport rates average: 40% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Range Rover Sport at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The air bags — 4 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (3) and wheels & tires (2).
How many recalls does the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2020, 2023, 2017, 2016 and 2024. See the full Land Rover Range Rover Sport years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 37,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.