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Land Rover LR2 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 161 owner complaints on the Land Rover LR2 from 93 production runs; the worst run has 5, the typical one 1.7.

NHTSA complaint records · 161 complaints · 93 runs · 2008–2015 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported LR2 run is SALFR24N39H (2009 builds) with 5 complaints, 2.9× the typical run. Power train problems make up 41% of reports; 2008 is the worst model year at 2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for LR2 model years 2008–2015.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Land Rover LR2 has 93 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 15% of every LR2 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Land Rover LR2 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
SALFR24N39H••••••20095——
SALFP24N58H••••••20085——
SALFR2BN7AH••••••20105——
SALFT24N58H••••••200851—
SALFP24N78H••••••20084——
SALFR2BN2BH••••••20114——
SALFP24N68H••••••20083——
SALFS24N78H••••••20083——
SALFP24N38H••••••20083——
SALFR24N58H••••••20083——
SALFP24N98H••••••20083——
SALFP24NX8H••••••20083——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 81 LR2 runs has 3 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Land Rover LR2 the gap between build years is 1.7×: a 2008 car draws 2 complaints per run, a 2012 one 1.2.

FIG.02·Land Rover LR2 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20151.265—
20141.4751
20131.2119—
20121.265—
20111.91371
20101.82011—
20091.82816—
2008270351
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2008 at 2 complaints per run; lightest is 2012 at 1.2.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 41% of everything Land Rover LR2 owners report: Power Train, 69 of 161 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Land Rover LR2 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Power Train69——
Electrical System24——
Engine21—1
Unknown Or Other18——
Air Bags133—
Suspension12——
Engine And Engine Cooling7——
Fuel System6——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Land Rover LR2; the 4 below cover build years 2008 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Land Rover LR2 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
14V395000Air Bags2010–2015
10V581000Air Bags:frontal2010–2011
12V563000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper2012
08V055000Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly2008
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

14V395000 was opened in 2014 on cars built from 2010: 4 years on the road before the recall.

The LR2 against its rivals

The LR2 draws 1.7 complaints per production run; the Nissan Xterra 7.9. That is the lowest rate of the 2.

FIG.05·Land Rover LR2 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Land Rover LR2161931.71.9%
Nissan Xterra2,5443237.94.1%
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 161 reports on the Land Rover LR2, 1.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Land Rover LR2 — complaint severity
OutcomeLand Rover LR2All vehicles
Complaints filed1611,115,966
Involved a crash3 (1.9%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (1.2%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported358,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 67% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Land Rover LR2 share of that is 161 complaints over 93 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Land Rover LR2
Recalls11 campaignsFuel economy20 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems181 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices187 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2008–2015

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Land Rover LR2 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 161 NHTSA complaints from 93 LR2 runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which LR2 production run has the most complaints?

SALFR24N39H, a 2009 build, with 5 complaints. The typical LR2 run has 1.7.

Which LR2 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2008 is heaviest at 2 complaints per run and 2012 lightest at 1.2.

Does the LR2 get more complaints than the Nissan Xterra?

No: 1.7 complaints per production run for the LR2 against 7.9 for the Nissan Xterra.

How many LR2 complaints involve a crash?

1.9% of 161 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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