Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2008 Land Rover LR2, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train36
- Electrical system14
- Engine10
- Engine and engine cooling8
- Unknown or other6
- Suspension5
- Visibility5
- Steering3
- Service brakes3
- Air bags2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 6 2008 LR2 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 4 people died inside them, and 3 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2008 Land Rover LR2 failed the safety check 2.12% of the time — 15% less often than the average 2008 passenger car (2.48%). Median odometer at inspection: 138,892 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 12.9 L/100 km (about 18 mpg US), CO₂ 297 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| LR2 HSE 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.9 | 10.4 | 12.9 |
| LR2 SE 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.9 | 10.4 | 12.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2008 Land Rover LR2.
| 2008035 4 Feb 2008 | Other Certain vehicles equipped with a sunroof may experience failure of either the left or right-hand side sunroof guide rails when the sunroof is operated. This co… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Land Rover told its dealers about the 2008 Land Rover LR2: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10239284 | The customer reports a whine/ humming noise while driving - Freelander 2 / LR2 and Evoque only. |
| 10239282 | The gearshift interlock button inoperative or spring has come adrift (See Attached) |
| 10224574 | Technical Bulletin: Steering Column Lock Message Displayed in the Instrument Cluster. |
| 10224567 | Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak |
| 10224561 | Technical Bulletin: Tire Pressure Monitoring System - Improved Diagnostics and service Information |
| 10224497 | Technical Bulletin: Flat Battery |
| 10224496 | Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability |
| 10224488 | Technical Bulletin: Water Ingress Through High-Mounted Stop Lamp |
| 10214096 | Technical Bulletin: Steering Column Lock Message Displayed in the Instrument Cluster. |
| 10214089 | Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak |
| 10214083 | Technical Bulletin: Tire Pressure Monitoring System - Improved Diagnostics and service Information |
| 10214019 | Technical Bulletin: Flat Battery |
| 10214018 | Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability |
| 10214010 | Technical Bulletin: Water Ingress Through High-Mounted Stop Lamp |
| 10212852 | Fuel Level and Fuel Pump supply related SPA Pinpoint Test Enhancements. |
| 10206635 | Software Update. |
| 10204808 | Technical Bulletin: Front / Rear Bumper Harness Protective Sleeve |
| 10204789 | Technical Bulletin: Alarm False Activation / 'Hood Open' Message Displayed on Instrument Cluster |
| 10204737 | Technical Bulletin: Fuel Gauge Operation Inaccuate |
| 10204716 | Technical Bulletin: Fuel Gauge Operation Inaccuate |
| 10204715 | Technical Bulletin: Fuel Gauge Operation /DTC U0128-00 Stored |
| 10204714 | Technical Bulletin: Fuel Gauge Operation /DTC U0128-00 Stored |
| 10189225 | When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all. |
| 10186743 | RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED |
| 10182154 | The front and/or rear parking aid system may be inoperative. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)