2008 Land Rover LR2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Land Rover LR2, and owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Land Rover LR2
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
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. If cracks occur and propagate in a…
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.
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Land Rover LR2 have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 70,511 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My rear differential failed at 43k. This has been a common problem for LandRover 2008 LR2. The repair is costing me 5k to repair.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 7, 2025 · Power train
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 20, 2025 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Land Rover LR2. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15 / 22 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Land Rover LR2 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Land Rover LR2 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Land Rover LR2 | 1 | 85 |
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 0 | 30 |
| 2010 Land Rover LR2 | 2 | 21 |
| 2011 Land Rover LR2 | 2 | 13 |
| 2012 Land Rover LR2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2013 Land Rover LR2 | 1 | 12 |
| 2014 Land Rover LR2 | 1 | 8 |
| 2015 Land Rover LR2 | 1 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2008 Land Rover LR2
How do I know if my 2008 Land Rover LR2 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Land Rover LR2; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Land Rover dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V055000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Land Rover models
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- Discovery II226 complaints
- Discovery Sport178 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.