THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE. IT OCCURRED EVERY MORNING AND AFTER LEAVING WORK. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY FOUND OUT IT WASN'T THE BATTERY. THERE WAS AN INTERNAL FAULT IN ALTERNATOR. DEALER REPLACED ALTERNATOR. OLD PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER TOOK THE OLD PART. *TR
2008 land rover LR2 engine problems
severe 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
VEHICLE KEEP WARNING THAT COOLANT FLUID WAS LOW EVERY THREE WEEKS. WE KEPT REFILLING THE CONTAINER WITH COOLANT FLUID EVERY 3 WEEKS WHICH IS NOT NORMAL. ASSUME THERE WAS A LEAK. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER THEY FOUND HOSE LEAKING. DEALER REPLACED BLEED HOSE RESERVOIR TO ENGINE. LEAKING AT ENGINE. SHOULDN'T HAVE COOLANT PROBLEMS SO SOON WITH NEW VEHICLE. *TR
A/C STOPPED COOLING. AC WAS BLOWING HOT AIR ONLY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER NUMEROUS OF TIME TO CHECK AC SYSTEM SINCE JULY 22, 2008. THE DEALER FINALLY FOUND THE PROBLEM ON JUNE 30, 2009. TURNS OUT THE AC SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE A/C COMPRESSOR. *TR
THIS VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 5000 MILES AND HAS BEEN BACK TO THE LOCAL LAND ROVER DEALER NOW 3 TIMES FOR WHAT CAN BEST BE DESCRIBED AS A COMPLETE LACK OF ENGINE POWER, ALMOST AS IF IT IS BEING STARVED OF FUEL, ALWAYS MORE THAN 1/4 TANK WHEN THIS HAS OCCURRED. THE FIRST TWO TRIPS TO THE DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM WERE FOR A "SOFTWARE UPDATE" WHICH APPEARED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, UNTIL IT RESURFACES A…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER LR2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A PARKING LOT, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART UNTIL THE NEXT DAY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,600.
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2008 land rover LR2?
It's a meaningful issue. 11 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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