2007 Land Rover Range Rover: common problems

Owners of the 2007 Land Rover Range Rover filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 14
involving a crash: 1

What fails most often

1 Air bags 50% of all complaints
2 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
3 Engine and cooling 14% of all complaints
4 Suspension 14% of all complaints
5 Fuel system 7% of all complaints
6 Latches, locks, linkages 7% of all complaints
7 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
8 Seats 7% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Air bags: 7 complaints (50% of all).
Electrical system: 2 complaints (14% of all).
Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (14% of all).
Suspension: 2 complaints (14% of all).
Fuel system: 1 complaints (7% of all).

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

4.2 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
4.4 L · petrol · 8 cyl
automatic, 6-speed

Drive: AWD

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 14 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

jerking, harsh shifts1 · 7%
warning lights, check engine1 · 7%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Air bags	7	0
Electrical system	2	0
Engine and cooling	2	0
Suspension	2	0
Fuel system	1	0
Latches, locks, linkages	1	0
Powertrain	1	0
Seats	1	0
Service brakes	1	1
Steering	1	0
Vehicle speed control	1	1
Other	2	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

As I applied the brake I could feel it began to shudder and the car was not slowing down. I pressed the brake more firmly and while it did respond more so than before, the car was by no means slowing down at a fast enough rate considering how long I had been applying the brake and the fact that I was only traveling at…
Service brakes · crash · 2017-04-06 · NHTSA complaint #10970844
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 land rover range rover. While driving various speeds, the tire pressure, system suspension, bonnet, brake, transmission, dynamic stability control, and electronic traction control warning indicators illuminated continuously.
Electrical system · 2019-06-05 · NHTSA complaint #11218063
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 land rover range rover. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v374000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Air bags · 2017-03-23 · NHTSA complaint #10968193
Takata recall. This car is kept in san bernardino county, california, where there are large fluctuations of temperature and periods of high humidity in both summer and winter. The car is ten years old. The deadline for receipt of new, non-defective airbag keeps getting pushed back.
Air bags · 2017-02-24 · NHTSA complaint #10956831
Takata passenger airbags (recall): sir/ma'am, received a letter via mail from the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa), recall #16v-374. Also, it may of affected my vehicle's electrical system since my gps dashboard system no longer works anymore.
Air bags · 2016-12-10 · NHTSA complaint #10934431
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.
Engine and cooling · 2015-07-09 · NHTSA complaint #10733008
After paying for this lemon 80k I put key in to drive and it won't turn. Took it to dealer they said it needed steering column. Cost 4200. Really! Top of the line [xxx]. Recall was on 2006 go figure..... I'm very upset the corporate office couldn't do any thing.
Steering · 2013-05-15 · NHTSA complaint #10512173
Throttle will stay open (and seemingly open a bit more) for approximately 1/2 - 3/4 of a second after foot removed from accelerator pedal. Particularly troublesome at very slow speeds, parallel parking, etc.
Engine and cooling · 2012-03-13 · NHTSA complaint #10451452

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20091
20111
20121
20131
20151
20163
20175
20191

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 9,551 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 26% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Range Rover has 25 complaints (41 years in the data). This year has 14, below average.

What to check before buying

Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Land Rover Range Rover?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 14. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (7%), warning lights, check engine (7%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Land Rover Range Rover?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2007 Land Rover Range Rover from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2007 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.