2008 Land Rover LR2: grinding or squealing brakes

7 of the 85 complaints about the 2008 Land Rover LR2 describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 67,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2015
1
2013
1
2010
2
2009
3
2008
7

What owners say

Filed Dec 3, 2022 · Transmission · FL

I have a 2008 Land Rover LR2 in mint condition and regularly maintained by a Land Rover dealer and purchased new from a LR dealer in Pittsburgh. It only has 39K miles and always parked indoors. Last year I noticed a humming, grinding sound coming from the rear wheels.I took it twice to the Fort Myers Florida LR dealer for service but they could not find the problem other than that the differential needed flushing (unusual for 39K miles). Finally took it to LR dealer two weeks ago in Naples, Florida and it was determined that the rear differential needed replacement. It was explained to me by the Asst. Service Mgr. that it was not safe to drive as the wheels could seize and cause an accident. No warning lamps indicated the problem. Land Rover refused to pay for replacement ($10K quoted cost) citing 4 year warranty period was over despite way below 50K mile warranty. Discovered over 30 similar problems reported on LR2 model on "carcomplaints.com".

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · NJ

Rear differential failure , a slight moaning noise from the rear end progressed into grinding, rendering the car unsafe to drive. This issue is not uncommon and many land rover lr2 owners have experienced this from 45k-60 miles. I went to local place to see how much it will cost,they want 3.276,00. Its too much money and I drive kids all the time,and I am afraid soon I will have big problems or accident. Please help me to fix this problem,land rover should fix this without charge. Thank you so much!! View details

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Brakes, Suspension · 79,000 miles · LA

Rear started making grinding noise when accelerating and turning to the left or right. I took it to the dealership, they said that they did not hear the noise and I may need to wait until it gets worse, numerous online complaints of a faulty design for the differential - land rover told me that they have replaced 2 differentials in last couple of months and if that is what is wrong with my vehicle it could potentially lock up while I'm driving and could cause an accident. Will you please look into why land rover has not done a recall ? Thank you very much, laurie .....updated 10/19/15 *bf

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · WA

Service call initiated due to humming/grinding from rear of the vehicle for which the pitch changes with the speed of the vehicle. Land rover dealer indicates that the coupling assembly needs to be replaced at a cost of $3642. I have been informed that this is a common problem, including involvement of the pinion bearing/rear diff with years 08-12. Research reveals that this is, in fact, quite common throughout the early years of the lr2 production line often with less mileage with service bulletins in place. Said vehicle has been meticulously cared for and maintained. These are costly repairs with the burden of such placed on unsuspecting land rover owners. Land rover should stand by their workmanship and support their customers in these repairs before more serious events occur.

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · WA

This is an addendum to odi# 10604656 humming/grinding from rear of vehicle. Spoke to the land rover USA representative today and they offered $500 toward the total repair of $3642. Said representative indicated there is no other recourse other than contacting the better business bureau. Basically, I was told to go pound sand due to the vehicle being out of warranty and I am first-time owner. Hence, I haven't provided enough business to land rover to qualify for greater monetary assistance. Land rover is essentially benefiting from the costly repair of these defective vehicles that they sold to their customers. These drivetrain issues are clearly caused due to defective parts and/or improper drivetrain design and the federal safety agency really needs to support consumers in guiding the manufacturer to initiate a recall, etc.

Filed Dec 19, 2013 · Suspension, Transmission · 67,000 miles · CO

Rear differential failure. Grinding noise, pinion and carrier bearings replaced.

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Transmission · 53,900 miles · NC

Rear differential failure over a three day period, a slight moaning noise from the rear end progressed into grinding, rendering the car unsafe to drive. This issue is not uncommon and many land rover lr2 owners have experienced this from 45k-60 miles.