2011 Land Rover LR2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LR2 years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Land Rover LR2. That ranks 4th out of 8 LR2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 38%), typically at around 64,720 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 | 5 | 38% | 64,720 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 31% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 15% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | 300 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Land Rover LR2 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 LR2 and 2012-2013 Range Rover Evoque vehicles. A component within the Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may fail, resulting in the front seat passenger air bag being totally or partially disabled.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, if the air bag is disabled, the air bag may not deploy or may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
Fix: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will update the Restraint Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2014. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P046.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Land rover is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 lr2 vehicles manufactured from november 12, 2009, through august 23, 2010. The shorting bar in the clock spring may become disconnected when the driver's air bag module connector is installed.
Risk: The driver's frontal airbag may not deploy as intended or at all and therefore will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a spacer into the driver's airbag clock spring harness connector. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 13, 2010. Owners may contact land rover at 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.
When driving feels like the car get in to neutral suddenly the revolutions get all the way up and the car does not advace, does not run normal until i do manually change gears. My settings are to just do manually when the car is in " s". The check engine turn on. This started last week 03/05/2025…
Cracking Fuel Pump leaking fuel down the fuel tank causing a large puddle under the vehicle and strong gasoline smell inside and outside the vehicle. Similar leaking fuel recall to NHTSA campaign number: 21V635 Leaking fuel could cause a fire. Has been confirmed by a service center. Has not been…
the rear differential failure on the LR2 car is only 74,000 miles and the differential need to be replaced, I was reading online about it and several persons complain about. Thank you.
Recently began hearing a noise from the rear when driving. Thought it might be from the rear alignment causing the tire tread to make this sound. Driving faster the noise would get louder. Took to my mechanic for alignment and they said it was the rear differential going out. The bearings were…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 land rover lr2. While driving 55 mph, a loud humming noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The faster the vehicle accelerated, the louder the noise became. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear differential failed and…
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 | 13 | 2 |
| 2010 LR2 | 21 | 2 |
| 2009 LR2 | 30 | 0 |
| 2008 LR2 | 85 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Land Rover LR2?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Land Rover LR2?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.