2008 Land Rover LR2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LR2 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Land Rover LR2. That is the most of any LR2 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is power train (36 complaints, 42%), typically at around 74,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 85owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Land Rover LR2 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 36 | 42% | 74,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 16% | 71,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 12% | 68,900 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 9% | 39,679 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 7% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 6% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 6% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 89,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | 600 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 797,900 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 46,939 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 71,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Land Rover LR2 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Land rover is recalling 12,353 my 2008 lr2 vehicles built with a sunroof. Failure of either the left or right hand side sunroof guide rail can occur when the sunroof is operated. Excessive stress can develop in the over-molded bracket which could lead to cracking during normal sunroof operation. If cracks occur and propagate in a certain area of the guide rail, fragments of the plastic over-mold material may detach from the guide rail and obstruct the operation of the sunroof.
Risk: The obstruction could cause the sunroof, when operated, to bind, twist, and potentially detach from the operating mechanism. If the sunroof is subsequently cycled and a vertical force applied, i.e., a customer manually aiding the roof to close or wind lift, the glass panel can become fully detached from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install retention inserts to both sides of the glass panel guide rails. The recall began on february 29, 2008. Owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My rear differential failed at 43k. This has been a common problem for LandRover 2008 LR2. The repair is costing me 5k to repair.
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…
I bought the 2008 Land Rover LR2 3 years ago and since then I've had to replace the motor transmission hoses tons of modules starter alternator and three batteries in the past year if that's not worse or bad enough I've spent $8,000 and I only paid five forts but the biggest problem now that I'm…
The contact owns a 2008 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making either a right or left turn, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
I have a 2008 Land Rover LR2 in mint condition and regularly maintained by a Land Rover dealer and purchased new from a LR dealer in Pittsburgh. It only has 39K miles and always parked indoors. Last year I noticed a humming, grinding sound coming from the rear wheels.I took it twice to the Fort…
Other Land Rover LR2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 LR2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 LR2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 LR2 | 12 | 1 |
| 2012 LR2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2011 LR2 | 13 | 2 |
| 2010 LR2 | 21 | 2 |
| 2009 LR2 | 30 | 0 |
| 2008 | 85 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Land Rover LR2?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 36 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Land Rover LR2?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Land Rover LR2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LR2 model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.