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2010 Land Rover LR2 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 27 complaints on file for the 2010 Land Rover LR2 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

27

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other LR2 years?

LR2 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted105 complaints2008: 105 complaints2009: 41 complaints2010: 27 complaints2011: 15 complaints2012: 12 complaints2013: 20 complaints2014: 9 complaints2015: 7 complaints
LR2 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Land Rover LR2 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1037%
Electrical System415%
Other311%
Suspension27%
Airbags27%
Tires & Wheels14%
Visibility & Wipers14%
Brakes14%
Engine14%
Seat Belts14%
Steering14%

Does the 2010 Land Rover LR2 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V395000AirbagsJuly 1, 2014 · 40,551 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, if the air bag is disabled, the air bag may not deploy or may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.

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. Land Rover's number for this recall is P046.

10V581000AirbagsNovember 12, 2010 · 2,956 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 800-637-6837.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“MY 2010 LANDROVER LR2 WITH 70K MILES, STARTED MAKING LOUD HUMMING /GRINDING NOISES COMING FROM THE REAR END LATE IN 2016 WHEN DRIVING OVER 30 MPH, I CONTACTED LAND ROVER OF OMAHA AND LAND ROVER OF NORTH AMERICA FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS DEFECTIVE ISSUE. THE ONLY HELP I RECEIVED WAS A QUOTE FOR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 29, 2016

“I HAD TO PUT A SOLAR PANEL IN MY VEHICLE TO HELP WITH THE VEHICLE FROM DYING. THE VEHICLE IS STILL DEAD AFTER THREE DAYS. I CANNOT TAKE A TRIP AWAY FOR MORE THAN 3 DAYS WITHOUT MY VEHICLE DYING.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 7, 2019

“REAR DIFERENTIAL HAS A VERY LOUD NOISE, THERE IS A FACTORY RECALL FOR THIS AND THE DEALER IS NOT HELPING, THE COST OF THE PIECE IS 50% THE COST OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE, AND IT ONLY HAS 45,000 KM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 9, 2018

“2010 LAND ROVER LR2. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STEERING AND REAR WHEEL PROBLEMS AND REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED EVEN THOUGH THE INVOICE STATED ALL APPLICABLE MEASUREMENTS WERE CHECKED. SPECIFICALLY, THE STEERING GEOMETRY, WHICH WAS ADJUSTED, THE CASTOR, CAMBER, KING PIN INCLINATION, TOE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · January 1, 2014

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LAND ROVER LR2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE MODULE FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · April 15, 2013

2010 Land Rover LR2 — common questions

Is the 2010 Land Rover LR2 reliable?

The record is thin — 27 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2010 LR2 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (10 complaints), electrical system (4 complaints), other (3 complaints).

Does the 2010 Land Rover LR2 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Land Rover LR2. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Land Rover LR2 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the LR2 years to avoid are 2008, 2009. The cleanest record among LR2 years belongs to 2015.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.