2008 Land Rover Lr2 problems, complaints & recalls

2025-12-07 · Power Train

“my rear differential failed at 43k. this has been a common problem for landrover 2008 lr2. the repair is costing me 5k to repair. …”

2025-01-20 · Steering

“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 again and they said they needed to replace the body…”

2023-05-28 · Engine

“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 facing is the battery has gone or the vehicle is goin…”

2023-03-17 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 39,000 mi

“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 was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of …”

2022-12-03 · Power Train

“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 myers florida lr dealer for service but they could no…”

2021-11-22 · Electrical System:body Control Module/Bcm · 89,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2008 land rover lr2. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start with the key in the ignition. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with body control module failure. the body control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of t…”

2021-05-15 · Unknown Or Other

“the sunroof side rails have broken and the plastic pieces are lodged in the sunroof. it will not operate and seems dangerous to drive.…”

2020-09-29 · Engine · 208,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“tl* the contact owned a 2008 land rover lr2. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the check engine light illuminated as the vehicle began to lose power. as the contact pulled the vehicle over, black smoke had come through the passenger air vents. upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact saw flames coming from the engine. a transporta…”

2020-06-12 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 146,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2008 land rover lr2. the contact stated that the sunroof ceased in the opened position. the contact stated that one track was fractured. the vehicle was taken to land rover birmingham located at 3000 tom williams way, birmingham, al 35210, where it was stated that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. the contact was inf…”

2020-02-14 · Unknown Or Other · 36,000 mi

“humming noise when driving due to faulty differential. only has 40,099 miles....also starts some days and other days may take up to 3 times before it will start without dying. took to several shops that said they can't figure out problem and they called landrover only to be told, this is a common problem and no one solution has been found to fix it…”