Owners have filed 161 complaints on the Land Rover LR2, covering 2008–2015. The system named most often is Power Train (64 reports). Worst years by volume: 2008, 2009, 2010; cleanest: 2012, 2015, 2014. 3 reports describe a crash, 2 a fire. On average the car was 6.6 years old when the problem happened.
What breaks on Land Rover LR2
Grouped by the system owners named — percentages are shares of all 161 LR2 complaints. Open any row for the full reports in owners' own words.
Power Train 64 Read
Rear differential and rear wheel bearing failure. Severe grinding noise from rear end
To be replaced rear differential assy (internal mechanical frailer) and muffler assy car is in qatar, please assist me about this most common problem
Currently the car has 36,000 miles per the odometer. Two days ago, a humming sound started coming from the rear undercarriage while driving, and continued regardless of speed. This was a new sound, one that sounded like something was wrong, like the tire was about to fall off the car. This was scary especially since a…
Electrical System 20 Read
My landrover 2013 lr2 began this month by all of the lights turning off and not working then the hood says binet open and cannot lock the vehicle then I was at the store and it had problems starting got it to drive and died on the highway. When it finally restarted the engine made grinding noises then engine light…
Vehicle won’t start due to ground cable failure affecting drive during driving can cause accidents A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership waiting for repairs
I had just driven 3 hours to chicago from galesburg, I was prepared to enter 90/94 at stoney island , but I decided to stop off because my cell phone was not charging my cigarette lighter was not working. I know enough about cars to change a little fuse. I popped my hood to check out the fuses, to replace it. I pulled…
Air Bags 11 Read
Vehicle was moving forward and t-boned on the side by a smaller vehicle. Vehicle rolled over on to its roof. Side curtain airbags deployed but the driver side front airbag did not deploy
The contact owned a 2011 land rover lr2. While driving approximately 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the air bag deployed, but did not inflate. The contact and the front passenger hit the windshield and sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police…
The contact owns a 2008 land rover lr2. While driving 35 mph, another vehicle pulled out from a parking space and collided into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contacted sustained face and chest injuries that required medical attention. The contact did not know if a…
Suspension 10 Read
I purchased the car july 11th 2020, the conpany stated it was safe to drive, once I drove it off the lot & took it to land rover they advised me that the car is not safe to drive at all, and the entire chassie is basically destroyed, their are no wheel barrings, and I need front and rear differentials. Also metal…
Out of nowhere the rear end of the vehicle started making these loud, roaring and humming noises that eventually turned into a grinding noise. First thought the problem was the brakes; inner & outer brakes as well as the rotors were replaced with no changes, noises still continue. After that; all 4 tires were replaced…
I have 2009 lr2 with 93k miles on it. I got 130 multi point inspection by the honda dealer where I bought the car for the humming noise coming from the back. They gave me clean sheet with just 1 tire replacement needed. 1 week later I got the car checked by the land rover dealership and was told its my rear…
Engine 7 Read
The contact owned a 2008 land rover lr2. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the check engine light illuminated as the vehicle began to lose power. As the contact pulled the vehicle over, black smoke had come through the passenger air vents. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact saw flames coming…
The contact owns a 2015 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle emitted abnormal loud ratting sounds. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred increasingly. The warning…
Transfer case failure due to seals leaking, resulting in oil leak and rendering the vehicle inoperable. Repairs estimated at $2,261-$7,500 by authorized Range Rover service center in Grand Rapids, MI
Engine And Engine Cooling 7 Read
This vehicle has less than 5000 miles and has been back to the local land rover dealer now 3 times for what can best be described as a complete lack of engine power, almost as if it is being starved of fuel, always more than 1/4 tank when this has occurred. The first two trips to the dealer for this problem were for a…
First brand new landrover lr2 had failed to operate while driving twice. Brought into dealership--told me transmission failed and gave me another new lr2. This second lr2 has overheated twice (again, while driving). The most recent event occurred while driving in the city and suddenly started to overheat while…
2008 land rover lr2 has a problem with overheating and non acceleration. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle began knocking slightly after starting it. After driving a few feet, it would not accelerate. The reduced engine performance light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a day later, the dealer…
Fuel System 6 Read
The contact’s daughter owns a 2015 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware of an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. Additionally, after refueling the vehicle, the following day the fuel tank and fuel level was noticeably lower than expected.…
The contact's parents own a 2014 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated upon parking the vehicle in the garage, her parents and herself noticed an abnormally strong gasoline odor inside the garage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel outlet flange needed to be replaced. The dealer…
The contact owns a 2014 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated noticed an abnormal fuel odor coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed fuel leaking towards the bottom of the fuel tank. The vehicle was diagnosed with a defective fuel tank flange. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel…
Steering 5 Read
The contact owns a 2008 land rover lr2. The contact stated that when the driver stopped the vehicle and turned the steering wheel to the left smoke was underneath the vehicle. The steering wheel locked when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the steering pump was replaced and a…
The first day I purchased car problems started there was a rattle in the front end and emergency brake did not work. I drove for a short time because dealer told me it was a good reliable car and it shouldnt give me any problems. The rattle got worse tried to talk to dealer but he would not return my calls and he has…
2010 land rover lr2. Consumer writes in regards to steering and rear wheel problems and repairs. *smd the consumer stated even though the invoice stated all applicable measurements were checked. Specifically, the steering geometry, which was adjusted, the castor, camber, king pin inclination, toe in/out on turns and…
LR2 years to avoid — and the clean ones
Complaints per model year. More reports usually means more cars on the road as well as more trouble, so read the crash and fire columns alongside the count.
| Model year | Complaints | Top system | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Air Bags,unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| 2014 | Air Bags | 1 | — | |
| 2013 | Air Bags | — | — | |
| 2012 | Electrical System,fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| 2011 | Air Bags | 1 | — | |
| 2010 | Air Bags | — | — | |
| 2009 | Electrical System | — | — | |
| 2008 | Air Bags | 1 | 2 |
The same model year, different builds
Every complaint carries the first 11 characters of the VIN — plant, year, body and engine. That is a production series, and complaints are spread across them very unevenly.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Distinct production series | 93 |
| Average complaints per series | 1.7 |
| Worst single series | 5 complaints |
| Average age at failure | 6.6 years |
A model average of 1.7 hides a worst series at 5. Enter a VIN above to see the numbers for that exact build instead of the model as a whole.
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How we count
Every figure here comes from complaints owners filed with NHTSA — 1,100,006 of them, covering 1,982 models built between 1981 and 2026.
A complaint is an unverified report: someone wrote down what happened to their car. It is not a confirmed defect and not a recall. What makes the volume useful is the pattern — when thousands of owners of the same build describe the same failure, that is a signal no marketing brochure will give you.
Two things we do that the source does not. First, we compute the age of the car at the moment of failure from the incident date and the model year. Second, we group complaints by the first 11 characters of the VIN — the production series — so a bad plant run does not disappear into a model-wide average.
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the LR2?
By complaint volume, 2008, 2009, 2010 drew the most owner reports. Bear in mind that popular years put more cars on the road, so check the crash and fire columns too.
Which LR2 years are the cleanest?
2012, 2015, 2014 have the fewest complaints on file. For recent years that can simply mean the cars are young.
How many complaints does the Land Rover LR2 have?
161 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, covering 2008–2015. Of those, 3 describe a crash and 2 a fire.
Are these complaints verified?
No. They are unverified reports from owners. NHTSA publishes them as filed and investigates only a fraction. The value is in the pattern, not in any single report.
Can I check complaints for one specific car?
Yes — enter its VIN above. We match the first 11 characters, which identify the plant, year, body and engine, so you get complaints on that exact production series rather than the whole model.