2008 Land Rover LR2 Land Rover LR2 2008

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2008 Land Rover LR2 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (9%)

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2008 Land Rover LR2 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (15%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Land Rover LR2 4dr SUV

turbocharged 160hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

9920 mi New Haldex Unit and Haldex Valve. 
114180 mi

€2000
new rear transfer unit 

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2008 Land Rover LR2 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

52000 mi Shifter assembly broken. 
52000 mi rear differential failure - roar at higher speeds, grinding from 0 to 5 - extended warranty (about $6,500) - (in shop for over 6 weeks) - finally traded it while it was sitting at LR dealer waiting on differential 
89100 mi

US $3000
Rear differential failed and had to replaced. 
8984 mi

US $17
Repair - vehicle making grinding noise. Repaired heat shield rubbing on drive shaft. Fixed leak in tire and adjusted headlights. 
110440 mi

C $434
replaced both rear differential axle seals 
128340 mi

C $2450
Changed differential 
39680 mi

C $424
Shift nob locking mechanism failed such that shifter could be freely moved to/from any position at any time. Shift nob replaced to correct problem 
47000 mi Sounds like a bearing going out in the rear end the volume increases with speed and a clicking noise at low speed forward or reverse, in gear or neutral.  
47000 mi Replaced the differential, the haldex coupler and a leveler. Stopped the original noise and clicking. 
48000 mi Turning in either direction & accelerating from a stop the outside rear wheel feels like it's slipping and making a grinding noise. The shop has replaced the rear end, haldex coupler twice, a leveler and drained all fluid, flushed and refilled. No fix. 
38440 mi

C $2675
Rear Differential had to be replaced on my 2010 LR2 Shop said this is a common problem and nearly every LR2 will have it. 
32240 mi Rear differential problem must be replaced!!! But I have to wait 3 months !!! Had to buy another car while waiting. 
32240 mi Rear differential replaced. 

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2008 Land Rover LR2 Transmission Problems

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