AI Damage2011 Land Rover LR2: common problems
Owners of the 2011 Land Rover LR2 filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 13
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 38% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 15% of all complaints
- 3 Air bags 8% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 8% of all complaints
- 5 Equipment 8% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (38% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (15% of all).
- Air bags: 1 complaints (8% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (8% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (8% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.2 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 13 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact owned a 2011 land rover lr2. While driving approximately 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the air bag deployed, but did not inflate. The contact and the front passenger hit the windshield and sustained injuries that required medical attention.
The check engine turn on. This started last week 03/05/2025 when inspected the failure shows as error as turbo p0299
Cracking Fuel Pump leaking fuel down the fuel tank causing a large puddle under the vehicle and strong gasoline smell inside and outside the vehicle. Similar leaking fuel recall to NHTSA campaign number: 21V635 Leaking fuel could cause a fire. Has been confirmed by a service center.
Thought it might be from the rear alignment causing the tire tread to make this sound. Driving faster the noise would get louder. Took to my mechanic for alignment and they said it was the rear differential going out. The bearings were making the loud noise.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 land rover lr2. While driving 55 mph, a loud humming noise was coming from the rear of the vehicle. The faster the vehicle accelerated, the louder the noise became. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear differential failed and needed to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 land rover lr2. The contact stated that the engine made strange noises when the vehicle was started and while driving approximately 30 mph. In addition, the engine continued to run when the contact attempted to turn off the ignition.
The car would not start, the bcs warning came up, and the hazards began flashing, and crash warning light came up. I could not push brakes, turn steering wheel, turn off lights, remove key, put in neutral, lock car or start the car. I had to get towed to the lr dealership in chicago where my vehicle remains.
I purchased a 2011 lr2 and the bluetooth system is useless at highway speeds. It is hard to hear callers at speeds of 45mph+ and callers often complain that the sound is distorted, or that it sounds like the windows are down. I have taken it in to be looked at by the dealer, but no fix was made.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,843 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 27% most complained about).
On average one model year of the LR2 has 20 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 13, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Land Rover LR2?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine, air bags. Total complaints: 13. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (15%), fuel system, fuel smell (8%), won't start (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2011 Land Rover LR2?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2011 Land Rover LR2 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2011 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.