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Land Rover LR2Model year report

2012 Land Rover LR2 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
172,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD · 15 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Land Rover LR2 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 Land Rover LR2. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and other or unknown (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 172,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 179 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 60 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. While driving at an undetermined speed, the brake caliper detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the GPS was blinking. The ABS, engine, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The transmission fault and low engine performance messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the battery, alternator, and starter. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11517385, filed 2023-04, 172,000 miles

Fuel system: “Gas leak and can be dangerous, start a fire, I know this Land Rover flange is a recall in Land Rover lr4 and Range Rover sport but this should be a recall for Land Rover lr2 as well, same vehicle part having issues The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership awaiting repairs.”

NHTSA complaint #11512902, filed 2023-03

Other or unknown: “Around january 12, 2021 I was hearing a wear noise on rear differential, I thought was the l-rear tire that need it replace, just for safety, we replace 4 tires at the time, but noise was getting worse and worse, we decide to replace the front and back brakes to solve the problem, but noise still loud, and is when we found out rear differential was causing the problem and need it to be repair also, in 2 occasions, car stopped in the middle of street while I was driving, we thought it was battery, but battery was ok, and when I backing up the car, you can hear a big noise like if something is…”

NHTSA complaint #11403172, filed 2021-03

Transmission and drivetrain: “The first day I purchased car problems started there was a rattle in the front end and emergency brake did not work. I drove for a short time because dealer told me it was a good reliable car and it shouldnt give me any problems. The rattle got worse tried to talk to dealer but he would not return my calls and he has done the same with other clients. Dealer told me all cars are hand picked and SAFETY INSPECTED. When the rattle got worse I took it to my repair shop they told me it would be around 10 thousand dollars to repair and be safe. …”

NHTSA complaint #11485660, filed 2022-09

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 172,000 and 172,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–150100%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 172,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2021202220233
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2012 Land Rover LR2 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
LR2 4WD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic152218$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2012 Land Rover LR2 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 179 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 179 bulletins →

Other model years of the Land Rover LR2

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2015680,0001—20—Not enough data
2014853,0001—20—Not enough data
20131245,8211—20—Not enough data
20126172,0002—18—Not enough data
20111359,0402—18—Not enough data
20102157,0002—17—Falling
20093060,1350—17Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20088567,0001—17Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Land Rover LR2 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Land Rover LR2 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 Land Rover LR2 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Land Rover LR2 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2012 Land Rover LR2 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Land Rover LR2 get?

The EPA rates the 2012 Land Rover LR2 (LR2, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Land Rover LR2 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 172,000 miles and the middle half falls between 172,000 and 172,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.