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2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Apr 19, 2011
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 3, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, most frequently naming the suspension, seat belts and tires & wheels categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 137 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension250.0%
  • Seat belts125.0%
  • Tires & wheels125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07E047000

EQUIPMENT

Jul 3, 2007
245,845 units potentially affected
The 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.
The 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.
The 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, WD76, WD77, WD78, YL05, BBG9, BBH1, BBH2, BBH4), EXPRESSWAY (WD72, WD73, BBH5, BBH6), OR TRAILBLAZER (WD31, BBH7). REI HAS ALSO PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS UNDER MODEL NAMES: HITCHING POST PRO (934, 934XT, 935, 935XT, 936, 936XT, 937, 937XT, 951, 951XT), EXPRESSWAY (995, 995XT, 996, 996XT), AND TRAILBLAZER (998, 998XT).
THULE, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Apr 19, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SEATED LOWER ON THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD A FAILURE OCCURRED WITHIN THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES WHERE VARIOUS REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE FAILURE CONTINUES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

NHTSA ID
10396751
Incident
Dec 24, 2010
Mileage
21,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 5, 2009

REAR CONTINENTAL TIRES WORN, TREAD SHOWING AT 20,000 MILES, ON TIRES DESIGNED FOR 4X4 SUV CREATING DANGER AS IN THE FORD EXPEDITION SITUATION. *TR

NHTSA ID
10279461
Incident
Jun 21, 2009
Mileage
20,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Jan 29, 2008

LAND ROVER'S RANGE ROVER SPORT SUPERCHARGED WAS DESIGNED WITH A HYDRAULIC SUSPSENSION SYSTEM THAT BREAKS DOWN AFTER OR AROUND JUST 1000 MILES. AFTER A CUSTOMER HAS PURCHASED A NEW SPORT FROM LAND ROVER, LAND ROVER IS STIFFING ALL OF IT'S CUSTOMERS WITH THESE CARS AND CALLING THE KNOCKING AND CLUNKING "NORMAL". THIS IS TOTALLY AND UTTERLY OFFENSIVE, I HAVE ALREADY LEMON LAWED MY FIRST 2006 SPORT. OUT OF GOOD WILL AND APPRECIATION FOR THE BRAND, I PURCHASED A 2007 SPORT SUPERCHARGED THE VERY SAME DAY I TURNED IN MY 2006 IN HOPES THAT THEY HAD CORRECTED THE ISSUE AND/OR MY ISSUE WITH MY 2006 WAS JUST A FLUKE. I WAS WRONG, LAND ROVER HAS GIVEN MY ATTORNEY AND I THE COLD SHOULDER, THEY HAVE SPECIFICALLY TOLD MY LOCAL REPAIR CENTER NOT TO REPAIR MY CAR!!! I AM DISGUSTED BY THIS COMPANIES BUSINESS AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS PRACTICES AND AM LOOKING INTO FILING A JOINT CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST LAND ROVER. THE PARTS OF THE CAR THAT ARE DEFECTIVE ARE CALLED THE DYNAMIC RESPONSE SYSTEM. MY 2007 SPORT HAD IT'S ENTIRE SUSPENSION SYSTEM REPLACED AT JUST 3 WEEKS AFTER OWNERSHIP AT 1000 MILES YET IT STILL CONTINUES TO GIVE ME TROUBLE. I HAVE NOT HAD THE CAR FOR 13 MONTHS AND LAND ROVER HAS MADE TO EFFORT TO DO RIGHT BY ONE OF THEIR YOUNG AND LOYAL CUSTOMERS. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA BECAUSE THIS CAR DOES NOT SOUND OR FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE ALREADY BEEN IN A HIGHWAY SPEED ACCIDENT WHEN I WAS MUCH YOUNGER AND DO NOT WANT TO RISK EVER HAVING TO GO THROUGH THAT AGAIN. I HAVE EMAILED LAND ROVER CLIPS OF MY CAR MAKING THE LOUND CLUNKING NOISE, I HAVE ALSO DEMONSTRATED THE CLUNKING TO A LAND ROVER REPRESENTATIVE. LAND ROVER HAS DECIDED THAT A RECALL WOULD COST THEM TOO MUCH MONEY AND ARE STIFFING THEIR CUSTOMERS WHO SHELL OUT CLOSE TO $100K FOR THIS CAR. *CN

NHTSA ID
10216396
Incident
Jan 12, 2007
Mileage
700 mi
Seat belts
Filed Sep 25, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BRITAX E9L57-BOULEVARD CHILD SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHILD SEAT JERKED FORWARD AND FELL TO THE RIGHT. SHE STATED THAT THE STRAP, WHICH WAS USED TO SECURE THE CHILD SEAT, ENDED UP OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE. SHE FELT THAT THE STRAP WAS TOO LONG. AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2007, THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE SEAT. THE MANUFACTURED DATE AND FAILURE TYPE WERE UNKNOWN. *UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR

NHTSA ID
10204085
Incident
Sep 24, 2007

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SSM74374

ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. Any of the following DTCs (indicating an air intake system leak) could be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ? P2187, P2189, P0505, P0507.

SSM74283

SEATS

Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1B87-31, stored in Driver Seat Module (DSM) or Passenger Seat Module (PSM) Note that the seat height motor is supplied as part of the cushion sub-assembly or motor sub-assembly (depending on model)

SSM74283

SEATS

Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1B87-31, stored in Driver Seat Module (DSM) or Passenger Seat Module (PSM) Note that the seat height motor is supplied as part of the cushion sub-assembly or motor sub-assembly (depending on model)

SSM71859

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers

SSM71859

EQUIPMENT

Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers

SSM70798

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low level repair.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Land Rover Range Rover Sport by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026130—
2025103065.4
2024146062.1
2023236058.9
2022146167.1
2021107161.1
2020407171.9
2019226166.0
2018325160.3
2017586369.4
20167511573.3
2015539571.8
2014448568.6
2013331157.8
2012321052.8
2011632260.3
2010412252.0
2009800—
2008141050.4
2007Viewing410—
2006266047.8
2005010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.