The 2007 Range Rover with the 4.4L Jaguar-derived V8 is a luxury SUV notorious for catastrophic engine failures due to cylinder liner issues, along with air suspension and transmission cooling problems that can leave you stranded or facing five-figure repair bills.
Cylinder Liner Slippage and Catastrophic Engine Failure
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Coolant loss with no visible leaks, milky oil, White smoke from exhaust, overheating, Rough idle, misfires, loss of compression, Catastrophic failure: seized engine, hydrolock
Fix: The Jaguar 4.4L V8 suffers from porous cylinder blocks and slipping liners that allow coolant into cylinders. Requires complete engine rebuild with aftermarket sleeved block or used/remanufactured engine. 30-40 labor hours for R&R plus rebuild time. Many shops won't touch it—engine replacement is more common.
Estimated cost: $8,000-15,000
Air Suspension Compressor and Strut Failure
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 70,000-120,000 mi
Symptoms: Vehicle sagging on one or more corners, especially overnight, Suspension fault warning, compressor running constantly, Inability to raise vehicle, rough ride quality, Compressor overheating, burning smell from rear
Fix: Air struts develop leaks, forcing the compressor to run constantly until it burns out. Replace failed struts (2-3 hours each) and/or compressor (4-5 hours). Many owners convert to coil springs ($1,500-2,500) to eliminate future issues, but lose ride height adjustment.
Estimated cost: $2,000-4,500
Transmission Oil Cooler Failure and Gearbox Damage
Fix: The ZF 6HP26 transmission cooler (inside radiator) fails internally, mixing coolant and ATF. This contaminates and destroys the transmission within days. Requires new radiator (3-4 hours), transmission rebuild or replacement (12-16 hours), and complete fluid system flush. Preventive cooler replacement is critical.
Estimated cost: $5,000-8,500
Throttle Body and Intake Manifold Carbon Buildup
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Rough idle, stalling at stops, Hesitation on acceleration, reduced power, Check engine light with lean codes, High idle or surging RPM
Fix: Direct injection engines carbon up badly. Throttle bodies seize or stick, intake manifold runners clog. Requires throttle body cleaning or replacement (2 hours) and intake manifold removal for walnut blasting (6-8 hours). Often combined with spark plug replacement.
Estimated cost: $800-2,200
Transfer Case and Driveline Vibration
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking or binding when turning, especially in parking lots, Vibration at highway speeds, Transfer case overheating, warning lights, Fluid leaks from transfer case or driveshaft
Fix: Transfer case fluid breaks down, causing clutch pack wear and chain stretch. Driveshaft center bearings fail. Transfer case service (2 hours) or rebuild (10-14 hours) required. Some cases need complete replacement. Driveshaft rebuild adds 3-4 hours.
Estimated cost: $1,200-4,800
Electrical Gremlins: Body Control Module and Wiring Harness
Fix: Water intrusion corrodes wiring harnesses (especially under seats and in door jambs) and body control modules. Diagnosis is time-consuming (3-6 hours). Fixes range from connector cleaning to harness replacement (8-12 hours) or BCM replacement (4-5 hours with programming).
Estimated cost: $800-3,500
Owner tips
Check engine history thoroughly—if cylinder liner issues haven't happened yet, they likely will. Walk away from high-mileage examples.
Replace transmission cooler preemptively at 60k-80k miles ($600-900) to avoid $6k+ transmission replacement.
Budget $2,000-3,000 annually for unexpected repairs—these are not reliable daily drivers.
Find a Land Rover specialist, not a general shop—diagnosis requires specific knowledge and expensive tools.
Consider extended warranty if available, but read exclusions carefully (many won't cover pre-existing engine issues).
Only buy if you're prepared for catastrophic engine failure and have $3,000-5,000 in reserve for when—not if—major systems fail; better luxury SUV options exist for half the ownership cost.
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 17V015000
2017-01-10 · EA15001
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A."
Additionally, Land Rover is recalling certain 2009 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B."
Additionally, Land Rover is recalling certain 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P082.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 16V374000
2016-05-27 · EA15001
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A."
Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B."
Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P081.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 15V039000
2015-01-27
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured April 15, 2005, to September 4, 2012. One or both of the flexible front brake hoses may rupture causing loss of brake fluid.
Consequence: If one or both of the flexible brake hoses fails, the vehicle may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P054.
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