"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 ↗2011 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
What stands out
Among the 7 model years of Land Rover Range Rover Sport in our records for suspension problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
No new NHTSA suspension complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 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 1 most recent
SAFETY RECALL N623: Gasoline Fuel Tank Flange Assembly Cracking WHY is this recall not showing when I enter my VIN number here? Vehicle was towed back to house November 24th, 2021 after discovering it was leaking gas all over the Walmart parking lot. I have been smelling gas inside the vehicle and on the outside passenger side of the vehicle for almost 2 months! I saw no visible evidence to…
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Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2011 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?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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/2011/Land Rover/Range Rover Sport.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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