2008 Land Rover LR2
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 85
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
42% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 85 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 85 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
42% · 36 reportsMost commonly citing differential unit and driveline.
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My rear differential failed at 43k. This has been a common problem for LandRover 2008 LR2. The repair is costing me 5k to repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-07
Electrical system
16% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing relay and body control module/bcm.
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3TIMES now first battery light goes on then all lights on panels starts lighting up for no reason andcar starts slowing down and then dies while driving. It happened on a highway and on busy rush hour. All system shuts down.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-10
Also filed under Engine
Engine
12% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* 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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-29
The a/c does not put out cool air when the car is not moving at high speeds. The overheating light came on, unsure why. Nothing wrong with coolant.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-24
Also filed under Equipment adaptive/mobility
Engine and engine cooling
9% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing engine and cooling system.
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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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-11-27
Visibility
6% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-02-29Visibility08V055000 Land Rover is recalling 12,353 my 2008 LR2 vehicles built with a sunroof. Failure of either the left or right hand side sunroof guide rail can occur when the sunroof is operated. Excessive stress…
Remedy: Dealers will install retention inserts to both sides of the glass panel guide rails. The recall began on February 29, 2008. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Land Rover LR2 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 36 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V055000 · Visibility
FAQ
- Is the 2008 Land Rover LR2 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Land Rover LR2?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Land Rover LR2 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.