Most common 2008 Land Rover LR2 problems
Share of the 85 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Land Rover LR2 complaints by model year
Best LR2 years: 2012, 2015, 2014. Years to avoid: 2008, 2009, 2010. Compare all years →
2008 Land Rover LR2 recalls (1)
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.
What 2008 Land Rover LR2 owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 36 →
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.
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. No warning lamps indicated the problem. Land Rover refused to pay for replacement ($10K quoted cost) citing 4 year warranty period was over despite way below 50K mile warranty. …
Engine & cooling
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 I have to get a software update that's going to cost about $400 in the closest Land Rover dealership is 2 hours away which is going to be another $500 to have it towed there I put three batteries in …
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 transportation service vehicle happened to be behind and witnessed the failure. The service officer assisted him with the fire and the fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. The contact was uncertain if a fire report was filed. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire. The vehicle was destroyed as a result of the fire and was initially towed to an independent mechanic. Later on, the vehicle was towed to Land Rover denver(6160 s broadway, littleton, co 80121). The cause of the fire had yet to be determined. …
Electrical system
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 the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
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 I have to get a software update that's going to cost about $400 in the closest Land Rover dealership is 2 hours away which is going to be another $500 to have it towed there I put three batteries in …
2008 Land Rover LR2 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 22 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Land Rover LR2 a good car?
Based on 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 LR2 rates avoid: 5.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the LR2 at the same age. It is one of the LR2 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Land Rover LR2?
The transmission & drivetrain — 36 complaints, 42% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the engine & cooling (18) and electrical system (14).
How many recalls does the 2008 Land Rover LR2 have?
There is 1 recall for the 2008 Land Rover LR2, the most recent from February 5, 2008 (sun/moon roof assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Land Rover LR2?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012, 2015 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2009 and 2010. See the full Land Rover LR2 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Land Rover LR2 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 67,000 miles; 36% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.