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2008 Land Rover LR2

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 LR2.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2008 Land Rover LR2 opens the reference record as the debut year of the nameplate's 2008–2015 model years, an SUV paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and an engine calling for 8.0 quarts of 5W-30 oil, with EPA fuel economy of 15 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined. As the inaugural model year, it carries the heaviest reliability footprint of the entire lineup—85 owner complaints led by power train issues, alongside a single recall—a figure that subsequently falls to just 6 by 2012. For researchers mapping the LR2's reliability history, the 2008 is the natural starting point: it sets the upper bound of the complaint curve and frames the steep drop that defines the later years.

Model year2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity8.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Lug nut torque98 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/22/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter LR003968. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 720 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	LR003968 alt LR001425
Engine air filter	LR005816
Spark plug	LR005483
Battery	YGD500190
Front wiper blades	LR154902
Thermostat	LR001517 alt LR006071
Cabin air filter	LR056138

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	177.2 in
Overall width	75.2 in
Overall height	68.5 in
Wheelbase	104.7 in
Curb weight	4255 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 22 / 17 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the LR2 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.8–9.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.80 sec — 2008 HSE

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2008	HSE 3.2L I-6	8.80 sec	16.70 sec	230 hp	AWD
2008	SE 3.2L I-6	9.00 sec	16.80 sec	230 hp	AWD
2008	SE 3.2L I-6	9.20 sec	17.00 sec	230 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 8.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 98 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 28.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.5 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	8.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE PENTOSIN CHF202 OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug

28.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	98 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	35.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	291 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-5-3-6-2-4

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.60 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	720 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	194 °F

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH SOLID ROTOR / WITH VENTED ROTOR
Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs / 21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	81 ft-lbs / 148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.078 in
Brake Application	WITH SOLID ROTOR / WITH VENTED ROTOR
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.472 in / 0.787 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.472 in / 0.787 in / 1.102 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified oil

1	33.2 ft. lbs.	33.2 ft. lbs
2	Loosen all bolts completely in reverse order.
3	33.2 ft. lbs.	33.2 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees
5	180

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel System (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 105,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2008 model year shows the highest complaint volume (85) across the 2008‑2015 span, while its recall count (1) is modest relative to the later years that record two recalls each from 2010‑2012. After 2008, complaints drop sharply to 30 in 2009 and continue a steady decline to a low of six by 2012, then modestly rise again to 12 in 2013 before stabilizing around six‑eight through 2015. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) increase steadily from 128 in 2008 to a peak of 286 in 2013, indicating growing manufacturer‑issued guidance despite fewer consumer complaints. The top complaint categories for 2008 are dominated by Power Train issues (33), with smaller numbers in Electrical System (8) and Engine & Engine Cooling (7); crash‑related complaints are minimal (1) and fire complaints are low (2). This pattern suggests that 2008 experienced a concentration of early‑model problems that largely subsided in subsequent years, so a buyer should weigh the higher initial complaint rate against the relatively low recall activity and consider later model years for a potentially smoother ownership experience.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

128

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 2 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’08’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 85 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train33

Electrical System8

Engine & Engine Cooling7

Unknown Or Other4

Steering3

Engine3

Visibility3

Suspension3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

08V055000Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof AssemblyReported 05/02/2008

LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 12,353 MY 2008 LR2 VEHICLES BUILT WITH A SUNROOF. FAILURE OF EITHER THE LEFT OR RIGHT HAND SIDE SUNROOF GUIDE RAIL CAN OCCUR WHEN THE SUNROOF IS OPERATED. EXCESSIVE STRESS CAN DEVELOP IN THE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL RETENTION INSERTS TO BOTH SIDES OF THE GLASS PANEL GUIDE RAILS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 128 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
LTB00552NAS3	2021-01-25	Equipment	RESCINDED - Windshield Wiper Noise / Judder / Streak - RESCINDED
LTB00660NAS3	2020-10-05	Structure	The front and/or rear parking aid system may be inoperative.
DOR-M9J4S-07	2020-06-03	Engine And Engine Cooling	These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication…
DOR-M3J3F-07	2020-06-03	Engine And Engine Cooling	These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication…
SSM71859	2018-06-28	Equipment	Issue: Customers / Dealers may report a concern with the condition of Seat Covers

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

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Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 8.0 qt Engine oil filter LR003968 Engine air filter LR005816 Spark plug LR005483 Battery YGD500190

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2008 LR2 take?

8.0 qt of 5W-30 SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2008 LR2 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the LR2 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 22 highway / 17 combined mpg.