2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems

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. This happened on August 6th, 2025, We didn't take it to a dealership or mechanic because I don't think it's safe to drive so low to the ground. We foud through you tube that people have been comcomplaining about this issue for years now and nobody as done anything about this problem. I personally think it's a factory defect. There are too many cars having the same issue, If it's not the compressor then it's the air reservoir or a leakage in the supplying lines or the air valve or even the height sensors "It's a faulty system" and there should be a recall to fix it.

NHTSA complaint #11681706 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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.

NHTSA complaint #11553279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

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.

NHTSA complaint #11010594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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.

NHTSA complaint #11010594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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.

NHTSA complaint #10958286 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

LEATHER OVER PASSENGER AIR BAG IS SPLITTING AND CONCERNED AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY.

NHTSA complaint #10873484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AND AS THE TRAFFIC START MOVING I STEP ON THE GAS AND THE CAR DID NOT MOVE. I HAD TO ONCE AGAIN MOVE THE GEAR BACK TO D. IT HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND RANGE ROVER SAID THERE IS NO RECALL FOR IT. SO FAR IT HASN'T YET HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY. THANKS GOD.

NHTSA complaint #10596597 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

AIR BAGS

PASSENGER SIDE DASH IS SPLITTING ON TOP OVER THE AIR BAG BRACKET, 3 SEPARATE SPLITS. I AM CONCERNED AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO FRONT PASSENGER.

NHTSA complaint #10475816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STRUCTURE:BODY

PASSENGER SIDE DASH IS SPLITTING ON TOP OVER THE AIR BAG BRACKET, 3 SEPARATE SPLITS. I AM CONCERNED AIR BAG WILL DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO FRONT PASSENGER.

NHTSA complaint #10475816 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUSPENSION

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN AUTOMATIC AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM WHICH MALFUNCTIONED AND AUTOMATICALLY LOWER THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE TO DECREASE DRAMATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THE SENSORS, COMPRESSOR, AND WIRE HARNESS HAD ALL BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10423873 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

7:30 AM ON LIE (495) WESTBOUND FROM EXIT 49 TO 41. ALL THREE LANES ARE BUMPER TO BUMPER EXCEPT THE HOV LANE WHICH LOOKS LIKE A GHOST LANE. MY WIFE AND I SEE THIS PICTURE EVERYDAY AS WE RIDE TOGETHER TO WORK. PAINFULLY, EVENTHOUGH WE'RE ENTITLED TO USE THIS LANE WE CANNOT ENTER FOR A 5-MILE STRETCH DUE TO DOUBLE SOLID LINE BARRIER. WHAT IS THE RATIONALE OF SUCH A BARRIER? IT CAUSES MORE TRAFFIC AS IT PREVENTS THE HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLES TO ENTER HOV LANE AND ADDS MORE CARS TO BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. IT DISCOURAGES PEOPLE FROM CAR POOLING SINCE REDUCES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HOV LANES. I THINK THE HOV LANE SHOULD BE FREE TO ENTER FROM ANYWHERE FOR HOV'S (AS IN MOST STATES, SUCH AS FLORIDA). IF THE BARRIER IS A "MUST HAVE" FOR LIE, AT LEAST THE ENTRANCES SHOULD BE EVERY A MILE OR TWO ( NOT FIVE MILES OR EIGHT EXITS APART). I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE A RESPONSE. I WILL EVEN APPRECIATE MORE IF YOU COULD SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU. DR. ALAN SEZER

NHTSA complaint #10246719 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

THE LATEST LAND ROVER / RANGE ROVER HAS A RED HEXAGON BRAKE LIGHT WITH A YELLOW TURN SIGNAL RING AROUND IT. WHEN THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE BLINKING TURN SIGNAL. ISN'T THERE SUPPOSED TO BE A MINIMUM SIZE FOR THESE LIGHTS?

NHTSA complaint #10211497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.