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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2010 Land Rover LR2 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
48%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
56,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Land Rover LR2, 48% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles.

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.

“I bought a 2010 Land Rover LR2 from the dealer less that 1 year ago. It had 72,000 miles when I bought it, the sales rep and Land Rover said the car was a loaner car for customers. They said it was fully maintained and serviced at the appropriate miles. Ive only driven it 8,000 miles and the drive train is now humming and whirling. I took it to an independent shop and they said that these Land Rover are infamous in having these problems. More than any other car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10896474, filed 2016-08, 5 miles

“I recently purchased a 2010 Land Rover LR2 with around 61,000 miles on it from a friend who had taken great care of it. After putting about a 1000 miles on it in 2 months, a roaring noise started coming from the rear of the car while driving around at various speeds in town. Note that this car has never been off road. It was subtle at first and continued to grow louder. I looked this up online and was shocked to see that this was a potential rear differential failure and was even more shocked that it appears to be an epidemic with the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10784964, filed 2015-10, 62,000 miles

“Loud whine/growling sound coming from drive train at all speeds. Grew louder over a period of two weeks. Had to have the rear differential replaced at only 35,890 miles due to bearing failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10821891, filed 2016-01, 35,890 miles

“2010 LR2 with 25,900 miles on it developed a whine in the rear end. Dealer says the rear differential needs to be rebuilt/replaced for $2000+. Slightly out of warranty by age (but not by mileage). Dealer say's warranty will not cover, however it appears there are many many other cases for the LR2 that have the same issue. However, it does not appear that Land Rover north america or the dealer is interested in dealing with this issue, despite the fact that it seems to be a pervasive issue. It seems there should be a recall on the rear differential issue to resolve the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10915475, filed 2016-10, 25,600 miles

“Rear differential failure. Strong noise comes from the differential which needs to be replaced entirely. Highly distractive while driving at a speed more than 30 MPH.”

NHTSA complaint #11013980, filed 2017-08

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015117%
2013217%
2012233%
2011538%
20101048%
20092377%
20083642%

Other parts of the 2010 Land Rover LR2

Electrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Land Rover LR2

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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