Land Rover LR2 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 181 consumer complaints across the 8 model years of the Land Rover LR2 (2008–2015) that have at least 5 complaints. 2008 has the most, with 85. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (79 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All LR2 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | 80,000 | 1 | 124 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 8 | 53,000 | 1 | 199 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 12 | 45,821 | 1 | 286 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 6 | 172,000 | 2 | 179 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 13 | 59,040 | 2 | 163 | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 21 | 57,000 | 2 | 159 | — | Falling |
| 2009 | 30 | 60,135 | 0 | 122 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2008 | 85 | 67,000 | 1 | 128 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain79 41%
- Electrical system26 13%
- Engine22 11%
- Other or unknown18 9.3%
- Air bags14 7.3%
- Suspension13 6.7%
- Fuel system13 6.7%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)8 4.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2008: “My automobile's battery dies (I have bought 2 new batteries) or runs out of charge when it gets too cold or when I do not drive it for 3 days or more. Sometimes, as I am driving it on a highway, it just cuts off, and I have to wait for at least 10 minutes and start it again. Sometimes it starts, sometimes it doesn't. Then I have to wait longer.”
NHTSA complaint #11281794, filed 2019-11, 85,389 miles2010: “I recently purchased the 2010 LR2 from a used dealership and the airbag light and seat belt light are on. The seat belt works just fine, but the light stays on (even when a passenger is in the car and has their seat belt fastened). I saw that there was a previous recall on LR2's for my year about the airbags and I am worried that they won't function if I get into a wreck because the light is on.”
NHTSA complaint #11193074, filed 2019-04, 155,464 miles2013: “Driving at a safe freeway speed 70mph, the motor suddenly stop with no warning. As the car slowed down, I was able to turn on hazard lights, move to neutral and safely make my way to right shoulder. The car was unable to start for over three weeks since then.. The car is currently with dealer. It was a dangerous situation with my 3-month old and wife with me, how does a car just stop on a highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11270220, filed 2019-10, 98,500 milesOther Land Rover models
960 complaintsLand Rover Range Rover Sport
639 complaintsLand Rover Discovery
543 complaintsLand Rover Freelander
451 complaintsLand Rover Range Rover Evoque
393 complaintsLand Rover Defender
308 complaintsLand Rover Discovery II
226 complaintsLand Rover LR3
172 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology