Most common 2010 Land Rover LR2 problems
Share of the 21 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 →
2010 Land Rover LR2 recalls (2)
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.
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.
What 2010 Land Rover LR2 owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
I recently purchased a 2010 Land Rover LR2 with around 61,000 miles on it from a friend who had taken great care of it. After putting about a 1000 miles on it in 2 months, a roaring noise started coming from the rear of the car while driving around at various speeds in town. Note that this car has never been off road. It was subtle at first and continued to grow louder. I looked this up online and was shocked to see that this was a potential rear differential failure and was even more shocked that it appears to be an epidemic with the vehicle. I called Land Rover in little rock, ar and made an appointment to bring the car in to be looked at. As first thought, it is the rear differential going out at 62,000 miles and there is no repair, just a full replacement for $2,800. I was told by the service tech that this is a very common issue with this car and it was a design flaw. …
I bought a 2010 Land Rover LR2 from the dealer less that 1 year ago. It had 72,000 miles when I bought it, the sales rep and Land Rover said the car was a "loaner" car for customers. They said it was fully maintained and serviced at the appropriate miles. Ive only driven it 8,000 miles and the drive train is now humming and whirling. I took it to an independent shop and they said that these Land Rover are infamous in having these problems. More than any other car. In this case I strongly feel Land Rover should as a courtesy fix my rear differential because it is not a common problem and a flaw in these cars. The humming whirly noise comes as you start to run the car and gets dude as you speed up. In conclusion the repair for the differential is very expensive.
Electrical system
This vehicle has terrible battery issues. The battery will never stay charged for more than 2 days without driving it. The battery dies regularly and has left my family and I stranded on multiple occasions. I have had to replace the battery 6 times in 3 years. Each time I purchase a high end battery to try to mitigate the problem, but it persists. The battery starts out great, but over time is worn further and further down. This is an in going issue with many, many people that has never been resolved. This problem needs to be addressed and fixed. This the car my wife and daughter use, what if they are stranded somewhere unsafe because this battery and electrical system is insufficient? Land Rover has should fix this problem before it turns into something bigger. …
Battery is dead if vehicle is not driven everyday! Have had 3 batteries in last year!! Does not solve problem!!
2010 Land Rover LR2 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 15 / 22 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Land Rover LR2 a good car?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 LR2 rates use caution: 1.7× 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 2010 Land Rover LR2?
The transmission & drivetrain — 10 complaints, 48% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (3) and air bags (2).
How many recalls does the 2010 Land Rover LR2 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2010 Land Rover LR2, the most recent from July 1, 2014 (air bags). 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 2010 Land Rover LR2 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 58,000 miles; 39% 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.