Land Rover LR2 Problems by Year
Land Rover LR2 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical LR2 year: 2008, 2009. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 LR2: 85 complaints, 1 recall
- 2009 LR2: 30 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 LR2: 21 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Land Rover LR2 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 22 | 8 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Suspension | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Land Rover LR2 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 LR2 | 6 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2014 LR2 | 8 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2013 LR2 | 12 | 1 | — | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2012 LR2 | 6 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2011 LR2 | 13 | 2 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2010 LR2 | 21 | 2 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2009 LR2 | 30 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 LR2 | 85 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Land Rover LR2 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2008 (85), 2009 (30) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical LR2 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Land Rover LR2?
Power Train, with 79 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Land Rover LR2 have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.