"ISSUE: MISDIAGNOSIS OF MINOR FLUID LEAKS FROM THE STABILIZER BAR. ACTION: IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY DIAGNOSE THE LEAK PATH ON A STABILIZER BAR, CLEAN THE SUSPECTED AREA THOROUGHLY AND CONFIRM IF THE LEAK IS FROM THE PIPE O-RINGS, THE STABILIZER BAR HYDRAULIC SEAL OR SOMEWHERE ELSE. IF FOUND TO BE FROM THE PIPE O-RINGS (SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT), THESE ARE SERVICEABLE PARTS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. IF THE LEAK IS FOUND TO BE FROM THE HYDRAULIC SEAL, THIS IS NOT A SERVICEABLE PART AND A NEW STABILIZER BAR WILL BE REQUIRED."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport suspension problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900 · see suspension across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$900
When does it fail?
Of the 4 suspension complaints filed for the 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA suspension complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 16 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering suspension on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
"ISSUE: A REVIEW OF FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM WARRANTY RETURNS FROM VARIOUS MARKETS HAS SHOWN THAT ARM ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CHANGED FOR KNOCK ISSUES WHEN THE FRONT BUSH IS CRACKED AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS PER TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS LTB00204V4 AND LTB00123V4. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS OF FRONT AND REAR BUSH ISSUES. SEE ATTACHED PHOTO SHOWING AN EXAMPLE OF A CRACKED FRONT BUSH."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"ISSUE: A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT SUSPENSION LOW ON ONE SIDE OR DROPPING WHEN LEFT PARKED. CAUSE: AIR LEAK FROM A FRONT OR REAR AIR SPRING TO DAMPER LOWER SEAL."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗"SITUATION: THE AIR SUSPENSION WARNING LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED, THE AIR SUSPENSION MAY FAIL TO RAISE THE VEHICLE, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1A20-64 MAY BE STORED. VEHICLES WITHIN THE ABOVE VIN RANGES HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH EITHER A HITACHI OR AN OLD-DESIGN AMK SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Technical Bulletin: Air Suspension Compressfor Replacement
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I have a 2007 supercharge range rover. In two years the car has had suspension problems requiring prolonged service to fix it. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 land rover range rover. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle was abnormally closer to the ground on the passenger side. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the compressor kit, the macpherson strut, and the radiator tank were replaced. The failure recurred on the driver side of the vehicle approximately one month after the initial repairs. The vehicle was towed back…
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…
Had suspension trouble with your 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 51,333 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Land Rover/Range Rover Sport.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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