2008 Land Rover LR2 power train problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Land Rover LR2 — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My rear differential failed at 43k. This has been a common problem for LandRover 2008 LR2. The repair is costing me 5k to repair.”
filed Dec 7, 2025
“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…”
filed Mar 17, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other LR2 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 LR2 | 10 | 48% |
| 2009 LR2 | 23 | 77% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Land Rover LR2
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.