Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | −57% | 1 | Fuel System | Good |
| 2014 | 8 | −29% | 1 | Fuel System | Average |
| 2013 | 12 | 1.3× | 1 | Airbag | Average |
| 2012 | 6 | −71% | 2 | Transmission | Good |
| 2011 | 13 | −21% | 2 | Transmission | Average |
| 2010 | 21 | 1.7× | 2 | Transmission | Caution |
| 2009 | 30 | 2.2× | — | Transmission | Caution |
| 2008 | 85 | 5.8× | 1 | Transmission | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median LR2 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Land Rover LR2 problems
Latest Land Rover LR2 recalls
Air bags
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.
Remedy: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 LR2 and Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured on June 11, 2012. The rear brake caliper retaining bolts may be insufficiently torqued.
Remedy: Jaguar Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear brake caliper retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2013.
Air bags › Frontal
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.
Remedy: 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.
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Land Rover LR2 should you avoid?
2008, 2009 and 2010 — these years have the most complaints relative to other LR2 years at the same age, led by transmission & drivetrain problems in the 2008.
What is the best year for the Land Rover LR2?
2012 has the fewest complaints compared with other LR2 years at the same age, followed by 2015 and 2014. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Land Rover LR2 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (79), engine & cooling (30) and electrical system (26). Transmission complaints peak in the 2008 model year.
How many recalls has the Land Rover LR2 had?
4 recalls across 2008–2015. The model year with the most is 2010. See all Land Rover LR2 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.