2008 Land Rover LR2 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Land Rover LR2 recalls

Most common 2008 Land Rover LR2 problems

Problem areas named in the 85 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	36
Electrical System	14
Engine	10
Engine And Engine Cooling	8
Unknown Or Other	6
Visibility	5
Suspension	5
Steering	3
Service Brakes	3
Structure	2

What owners report

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 control module ($2640). Now 3 months later same issue (car won't start with steering wheel locked message) and dealership is now saying the steering lock needs to be replaced and in order to do that they have to replace the whole steering column!!! ($2900) I believe they have ripped me off because they failed to tell me all of these things when I

2023-05-28, Electrical System
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 going into what's called a crash mode because the battery has a parasitic drain that Land Rover knows about and is a bulletin about but they will not cover or fix or give me any help whatsoever that I've called numerous times to wear the battery drops to certain below a certain voltage and will not communicate with the BCM control module so until then

2023-03-17, Power Train
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 the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000. The contact stated the rear differential had to be replaced in the amount of $3400.

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 not find the problem other than that the differential needed flushing (unusual for 39K miles). Finally took it to LR dealer two weeks ago in Naples, Florida and it was determined that the rear differential needed replacement. It was explained to me by the Asst. Service Mgr. that it was not safe to drive as the wheels could seize and cause an accident

2008 Land Rover LR2 questions

Does the 2008 Land Rover LR2 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Land Rover LR2: Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Land Rover LR2?

Based on 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (36), Electrical System (14), Engine (10).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Land Rover LR2 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.