2008 Land Rover LR2 electrical problems

Filed May 28, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · NC

I bought the 2008 Land Rover LR2 3 years ago and since then I've had to replace the motor transmission hoses tons of modules starter alternator and three batteries in the past year if that's not worse or bad enough I've spent $8,000 and I only paid five forts but the biggest problem now that I'm facing is the battery has gone or the vehicle is going into what's called a crash mode because the battery has a parasitic drain that Land Rover knows about and is a bulletin about but they will not cover or fix or give me any help whatsoever that I've called numerous times to wear the battery drops to certain below a certain voltage and will not communicate with the BCM control module so until then I have to get a software update that's going to cost about $400 in the closest Land Rover dealership is 2 hours away which is going to be another $500 to have it towed there I put three batteries in this vehicle and all three batteries have been drained immediately and there's a software update that they know about and they're admitting in a bulletin but they will not fix or cover and I'm at my wits and I put $8,000 in this vehicle and it's been on the road 4 months in the past 3 years and I have documentation paperwork for all the amount of fixes I've had done to it to prove my purchases my batteries and everything all I'm trying to do is get this software update done on my vehicle so that I can try and sell it or get it back on the road because I have not been able to drive it for 3 years and I've had to call six tow trucks in the amount of 3 years which cost me on $200 a pop and I'm at my Wit's End on what to do from here because I can't get any answers or help from Land Rover they tell me they're not responsible and keep passing the book off to someone else and then I finally have done the research online for the past year on what the exact problem was cuz everyone else kept telling me it was a bad battery when I knew it wasn't because I've already replaced the battery three

Filed Nov 22, 2021 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2008 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start with the key in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with body control module failure. The body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Filed Nov 10, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · MD

3times now first battery light goes on then all lights on panels starts lighting up for no reason andcar starts slowing down and then dies while driving. It happened on a highway and on busy rush hour. All system shuts down. If windows are open there is no way to secure. In one instance the key was in the ignition and was not able to retrieve it this is not being recognized addressed by land rover. Cannot keep on ignoring this issue. Unfortunately not everyone reports to the manufacturer, someone has to do something this problems are draining the wallets of consumers because each time cars have to be taken to the dealership to unlock system reload software only to start a diagnose. Ending up with thousands in repairs . Police had to stop to put flares last time the car broke because it was dangerous to wait in the dark for towing

Filed May 22, 2017 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · MD

1st time after car was parked in costco, left with my daughter and all our groceries and after a couple if blocks, without any sign the car slowly died, while drivng. It was 9 pm and was the middle of busy road. Dangerous. Nothing electrical worked, could n close windiws, put neutral to move car frim intersectionwt had it towed to car center and changed battery. After a couple if weeks last thursday eve, in my building garage inserted key in engine, did not turn on at all. The driver display showed check system as usual and lights were on, but vehicle would not start. Had it towed again to vehicle center, they recommended to tow it again to dealer. I have checked on line many complaints with the same issue, no recall on the vehicle, there is a computer problem that can leave families stranded in dangerous situations either with brand new bought vehicle or after a couple if years. It seems that land rover is not recognizing the computer, software problem they have. And they keep charging thousands to the consumers for default issues in their electrical, software systems

Filed May 20, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 797,900 miles · MI

Land rover lr2 - inserted key to start the engine - will start on first try have to remove key let car sit pump the brakes and try again the car will eventually turn over and start. I took the vehicle to fred lavery land rover dealership they kept my car for 4 days and told me it was a software update that my extended didn't cover. 1500.00 dollars later I received my car back and the next day the same problem now even worst. The car has to sit for about 5-10 minutes to start. I called the dealer and was advised that they never duplicated the problem and they would need to have the mechanic take my car home overnight to see if he could duplicate and fix the problem.

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 120,000 miles · IA

Airbag and seat belt lights stay lit while driving. Dealer said when both lights are lit airbags will not deploy. $1000.00 to replace passenger seat cushion because of "faulty" sensor embedded in cushion. Now when I see the lights I turn vehicle off and then back on until I don't see the lights. Strange that a faulty sensor would disable safety features.

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Electrical · 75,700 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 land rover lr2. The contact stated that the hdc and transmission fail light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the relay fuse would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,700.

Filed Apr 14, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 66,800 miles · MI

On april 11, 2014, a check engine light is on and rmps goes up and down at idle. I went to the dealership and had to pay $340.00 for diagnostic and software updates that should be free and covered by land rover, not by its customers. They use this trick as a high jacking point to squeeze money out of their customers' pockets. I have never experienced any such thing with any other vehicle I have ever owned. This is a summary of charges and codes: 66806 cja 2.50 use dss tester to diagnose engine light on/ read codes p050b flaged nec to perform ltb00264 ECM update, then perform ltb00094 for stumble update bcm ipk solar sensor replace engine air filter 1 lr005816 filter - air cle 66806 cja 0.30 install new air filter waiter engine light software updates. Please investigate these software system defects and make land rover liable for payment for its own defective software. They should be made responsible and accountable for any defects. I expect to be reimbursed for full payment as a result of this investigation. Thank you! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed May 4, 2011 · Electrical · NJ

I have the land rover lr2 2008 and the engine would shut down. I couldn't get the key out and engine's electronic is not responding. I have to get it towed to the dealership and they couldn't explain the reason. They charged us $1900 on replacing the new electronic board and some fluid leakage on the car. We just got our car back from the dealer three weeks earlier for a thorough check-up and inspections on the car and we also had our brakes changed. They charged us $1400 three weeks ago and now they are charging us again. So frustrating.

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Electrical · 12,680 miles · AZ

Land rover lr2 - inserted key to start the engine - completely dead except for a strange clicking sound from the engine compartment. The driver display was flickering as if there was a short circuit. Nothing electrical worked at this stage. After about 5 minutes the indicators started blinking all on their own (hazard lights - but very fast). Tried to jump start the vehicle without success. We have the key stuck, vehicle is dead and in park - eventually had to tow to the dealer who is trying to find the cause.