This page covers 2 recalls, 13 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Land Rover Lr2.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The most consistent pattern in 2011 LR2 complaints centers on the rear differential. Multiple owners report a humming or grinding noise from the rear of the vehicle that grows louder with speed, with mechanics diagnosing differential bearing failure or full differential failure requiring replacement. This shows up across several complaints at varying mileages. The powertrain complaint set also includes a single report of the transmission slipping into a neutral-like state with the engine revving but the vehicle not accelerating, accompanied by a check engine light and a turbo-related fault code. One isolated report describes a cracked fuel pump leaking fuel beneath the vehicle with a noticeable gasoline smell inside and outside the cabin. The rear differential noise pattern, a hum that intensifies as vehicle speed increases, is the most consistently described symptom in this complaint set.
13
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Land Rover LR2 has two recalls, both involving airbags that may fail to deploy in a crash, leaving the driver or front passenger without that protection.
In the first, a fault in the clock spring connector can disconnect the shorting bar when the driver's airbag module is plugged in, preventing the driver's frontal airbag from firing. In the second, a component inside the passenger seat sensor control unit can fail and partially or fully disable the front passenger airbag, meaning it may not inflate at all during a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
A component in the front seat passenger air bag control system may fail, causing the air bag to be disabled or work improperly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the air bag control software at no cost to restore proper function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The shorting bar in the clock spring may disconnect when the driver's airbag module connector is installed, potentially affecting airbag function.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a spacer into the driver's airbag clock spring harness connector to secure the shorting bar.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
