The Lemon IndexAll cars · Land Rover Range Rover Sport · 2008
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Tires | 33% |
| Lights | 17% |
| Fuel system, other | 17% |
| Brakes | 17% |
| Wheels | 17% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
07E047000 Jul 2007 Equipment
Defect. CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
Risk. WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS TO POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.
Remedy. THULE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391). NOTES: LAND ROVER PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS FOR USE ON THEIR LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES, PART NO. LRNAPBR4. L. L. BEAN ALSO SELLS SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS UNDER THE MODEL NAME OF HITCHING POST PRO (WD75,
Manufacturer communications 140
Land Rover filed 140 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Seat belts are jamming, slow and/or fail to retract
- Due to corroded chassis wiring harness on left rear side of chassis-to-body connector, multiple
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Auto (S6) | 4Wheel or AWD | 12 / 18 / 14 | Regular | $4,450 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4Wheel or AWD | 12 / 18 / 14 | Regular | $4,450 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2006–2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 22.5M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Oil changes & service | 5 | 590K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 2 | 307K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 1 | 142K |
| Spark plugs & ignition coils | 1 | 121K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 1 | 77K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 1 | 64K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 2 | 46K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 26K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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