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SteeringPart report

2008 Land Rover LR2 Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
4%of 85 total for the year
Median mileage
89,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Land Rover LR2, 4% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My steering column has locked on me three times after stopping my car. When I would reenter, it would not start but my steering column would turn. The dealership, each time, said my steering column was locked because I needed a body control module, then a new battery, and the 3rd time I had a bad steering column. However, it was never a recall. I saw several complaints of this online, though no one has been killed as a result of it. The catch is that it has caused me and others lots of money (over $1400.00) each time this problem occurs. …”

NHTSA complaint #11020970, filed 2017-08, 123,000 miles

“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 new steering fitting kit was installed. The contact was also informed that the smoke was a result of the steering fluid spraying onto the exhaust system. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but refused to share any case information with the contact. …”

NHTSA complaint #10407223, filed 2011-06, 56,000 miles

“Ongoing problem with car not starting because of steering wheel lock message. Took to dealership first time and they replaced 2 fobs ($600) and starter ($2700). After 2 months same message came back on and car wouldn't start. I was left stranded in a parking lot at night. Took back to dealership again and they said they needed to replace the body control module ($2640). Now 3 months later same issue (car won't start with steering wheel locked message) and dealership is now saying the steering lock needs to be replaced and in order to do that they have to replace the whole steering column!!! …”

NHTSA complaint #11637025, filed 2025-01

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012117%
201015%
200834%

Other parts of the 2008 Land Rover LR2

Transmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Land Rover LR2

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology