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2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 Range Rover Sport.

Body SUV

The 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is an SUV requiring 8.0 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil, positioned within a model history covering 2005 to 2024. This model year registered 44 total owner complaints with air bags identified as the top complaint area, alongside 4 recorded recalls. These figures place the 2008 model between this history's highest complaint count of 82 in 2011 and the lowest of 10 in 2021.

Model year2025 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2008

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity8.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR031439. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 720 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	LR031439
Engine air filter	PHE000112
Fuel filter	WGC500140 alt LR060042
Spark plug	LR005253
Battery	YGD500190
Front wiper blades	LR154776
Thermostat	LR005765 alt 4362513
Cabin air filter	LR023977

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	188.6 in
Overall width	76 in
Overall height	71.7 in
Wheelbase	108.3 in
Curb weight	6261 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.6 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Range Rover Sport of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.1–8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2010 Supercharged

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2006	Supercharged 4.2L Supercharger V8	6.90 sec	15.30 sec	390 hp	AWD
2006	HSE 4.4L V8	8.70 sec	16.70 sec	300 hp	AWD
2006	HSE 4.4L V8	8.80 sec	16.40 sec	300 hp	AWD
2010	Supercharged 5.0L Supercharger V8	5.10 sec	13.70 sec	510 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 8.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Shell M1375.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.0-11.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.1 Pints
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.2 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	8.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	280 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	55 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug	21.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	21.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	7.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	169 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	258 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.32 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	49

Service checks

Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190 °F
Pressure Test	16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190 °F
Injector Primary Resistance	13.1-14.5 @ 68 degreesF ohms

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH 13.50 inch DISC / WITH 14.10 inch DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.118 in
Brake Application	WITH 13.50 inch DISC / WITH 14.10 inch DISC
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0028 in / 0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.063 in / 0.669 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified oil · Bolts 1-10

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	26.0 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees; Step 4 degrees; Bolts 11-12	90 degrees
1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified oil · Bolts 1-10

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	26.0 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees; Step 4 degrees; Bolts 11-12	90 degrees
1	18.0 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Fuel System (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 75,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport sits at an inflection point in its generation’s federal record. Complaints jumped to 44 in 2008—nearly double the 2007 total—while recalls held steady at four, mirroring the prior year but below the six seen in 2006. The top complaint areas (air bags, power train, and suspension) align with the broader trend of rising drivetrain and safety-system reports that peaked in later model years, particularly 2010-2013. Notably, the 2008 model avoided crash-related fire complaints and federal investigations, unlike the 2010+ models, which saw both. This suggests 2008 captured early but escalating reliability concerns without the extreme later-year spikes in recalls or TSBs. **Takeaway: The 2008 is a relatively neutral year—better than the complaint-heavy 2010-2013 models but riskier than the quieter 2005-2007 period, making it a cautious buy only with verified maintenance and pre-purchase inspection.**

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

169

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’05 ’06 ’07’08’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 44 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags13

Power Train4

Suspension3

Service Brakes3

Fuel/Propulsion System2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Tires2

Suspension,Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

07E047000EquipmentReported 03/07/2007

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. 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)…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 169 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SSM74374	2019-04-10	Power Train	Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the…
SSM74283	2019-02-22	Seats	Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after…
SSM74283	2019-02-22	Seats	Seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after…
SSM71859	2018-06-28	Equipment	Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers
SSM71859	2018-06-28	Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 battery Vehicles taking 8.0 qt Engine oil filter LR031439 Engine air filter PHE000112 Fuel filter WGC500140 Spark plug LR005253

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2008 Range Rover Sport take?

8.0 qt of 5W-30 SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2008 Range Rover Sport have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.