2008 Land Rover Lr2 Problems
Severe Issues
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Land Rover Lr2.
Complaints
105
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Land Rover Lr2 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#133 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:90,879 mi
#212 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:146,282 mi
#310 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:169,538 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Land Rover Lr2.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 33 | — | — | 90,879 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | — | 146,282 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | 1 | 169,538 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Relay | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,879
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
146,282
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
169,538
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Relay
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Land Rover Lr2 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Land Rover Lr2 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2008 Land Rover Lr2 has 105 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 33 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Land Rover Lr2?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (33 complaints, avg 90,879 mi); Electrical Faults (12 complaints, avg 146,282 mi); Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 169,538 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Land Rover Lr2?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 117,269 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Land Rover Lr2?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Land Rover Lr2 include 1 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Land Rover Lr2 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Land Rover Lr2 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Land Rover Lr2?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2008 Land Rover Lr2 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Land Rover Lr2 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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