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2012 Land Rover LR2 problems

The most common problem on the 2012 Land Rover LR2 is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical LR2 model year.

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Year score
85/100
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
179
Worst area
Electrical
Fuel economy
18mpg

The worst 2012 Land Rover LR2 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Brakes
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls 2

Air bagsReported July 1, 2014 · 40,551 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 14V395000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliperReported December 6, 2012 · 70 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2012 LR2 and Range Rover Evoque vehicles manufactured on June 11, 2012. The rear brake caliper retaining bolts may be insufficiently torqued.
Risk
Insufficiently torqued brake caliper bolts may result in the brake caliper detaching. A detached brake caliper may lead to a loss of brake function. Additonally, the caliper may strike a wheel resulting in the sudden deflation of a tire. Either situation may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Jaguar Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear brake caliper retaining bolts, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover at 1‑800‑637‑6837, Option 9.

Recall number 12V563000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2012 Land Rover LR2

Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Land Rover LR2 179

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 179 bulletins for the 2012 Land Rover LR2

2012 Land Rover LR2 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.2L 6‑cyl4WD152218

What 2012 Land Rover LR2 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Engine · 14,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the water pump failed to operate as needed and short circuited the alternator, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · 172,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR2. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. While driving at an undetermined speed, the brake caliper detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the GPS was blinking. The ABS, engine, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The transmission fault and low engine performance messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the battery, alternator, and starter. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · AZ

Vehicle won’t start due to ground cable failure affecting drive during driving can cause accidents A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership waiting for repairs.

Filed Mar 20, 2023 · Fuel system · AZ

Gas leak and can be dangerous, start a fire, I know this Land Rover flange is a recall in Land Rover lr4 and Range Rover sport but this should be a recall for Land Rover lr2 as well, same vehicle part having issues The contact stated that the vehicle is sitting at the dealership awaiting repairs.

Filed Sep 21, 2022 · Steering, Suspension · FL

The first day I purchased car problems started there was a rattle in the front end and emergency brake did not work. I drove for a short time because dealer told me it was a good reliable car and it shouldnt give me any problems. The rattle got worse tried to talk to dealer but he would not return my calls and he has done the same with other clients. Dealer told me all cars are hand picked and SAFETY INSPECTED. When the rattle got worse I took it to my repair shop they told me it would be around 10 thousand dollars to repair and be safe. The entire suspension was rusted to pieces and had drill out all components. Repair man said the rear wheels could not even be aligned it was rusted to bad. I inquired about rust when purchased but dealer said he didnt know what happened to safety inspected. Dealer refuses to even talk to me about it. I am a cancer patient and car was purchased to have a reliable car for doctor appointments and the dealer new that we discussed it. This dealer is going to get someone killed with his false statements if you read comments to his business many people have had similar issues with him. What will it take someone getting killed with his false advertising.

Filed Mar 30, 2021 · AZ

The the left and right back window and passenger window are malfunctioning ,when you open it you can't close. This brand and the value not supposed to break too early if you compare to the cheap vehicles .I'm scared to open the window because because you can't close especially when winter,sand storm ,etc..

Filed Mar 15, 2021 · Transmission · AZ

Around january 12, 2021 I was hearing a wear noise on rear differential, I thought was the l-rear tire that need it replace, just for safety, we replace 4 tires at the time, but noise was getting worse and worse, we decide to replace the front and back brakes to solve the problem, but noise still loud, and is when we found out rear differential was causing the problem and need it to be repair also, in 2 occasions, car stopped in the middle of street while I was driving, we thought it was battery, but battery was ok, and when I backing up the car, you can hear a big noise like if something is loose under.

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Questions about the 2012 Land Rover LR2

Is the 2012 Land Rover LR2 reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2012 Land Rover LR2, fewer than a typical LR2 model year.

What is the 2012 Land Rover LR2 year score?

The 2012 Land Rover LR2 scores 85 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Land Rover LR2: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Land Rover LR2?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (2).

How many recalls does the 2012 Land Rover LR2 have?

2 recalls, covering air bags and service brakes, hydraulic.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Land Rover LR2 get?

Official estimates for the 2012 Land Rover LR2 range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.2L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 15 city and 22 highway.

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