"ISSUE. A CUSTOMER MAY REPORT UNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON VEHICLES FITTED WITH 20 INCH WHEELS AND CONTINENTAL 4X4 SPORT CONTACT TYRES. CAUSE. WITH REFERENCE TO THE PHOTO ATTACHED, DUE TO THE TREAD PATTERN DESIGN OF THIS TYRE, THERE CAN APPEAR TO BE INNER OR OUTER SHOULDER WEAR. THIS IS IN FACT JUST THE NATURAL TREAD WEAR, BUT AS THE DESIGN OF THE LATERAL GROOVES CONTINUES AROUND TO THE SIDEWALL, THE VERY ENDS OF THE GROOVES DO NOT WEAR GIVING RISE TO A ""BAND"" OF WEAR AT THE EDGE OF THE CONTACT PATCH."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport tires problems
severe 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150 · see tires across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
1crash
What stands out
No new NHTSA tires 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 tires 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 CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION FROM THE VEHICLE WHILST TRAVELLING ALONG A SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 45 MPH/72 KPH. CAUSE: WHEEL AND TYRE ASSEMBLIES OUT OF BALANCE DUE TO WATER INSIDE THE WHEEL AND TYRE ASSEMBLIES. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR EXAMPLE."
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SITUATION: THE STEERING WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION / SHIMMY WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A ROAD WHEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY IMBALANCE AND/OR TEMPORARY TIRE FLAT-SPOTTING.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
I leased car with custom wheels the wheels did not properly fit the car, the wheels were not the weight classification for the car and the dealer did not change door placard when they changed the wheels and one of the wheels came off while I was driving the dealer did not provide a lug wrench for the after market wheels the dealer refuses to cancel the contract. Called dealer about TPMS light…
Had tires trouble with your 2008 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 tires problem on the 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
It's a meaningful issue. 3 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $150.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, tires issues most often appear around 19,250 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 $150 for tires 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 tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires 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/2008/Land Rover/Range Rover Sport.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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