P0302 on Land Rover
Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
P0302 on Land Rover vehicles indicates cylinder 2 misfire detected. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Land Rover model — most commonly on Freelander. This code means the engine computer has detected a misfire specifically in cylinder 2, meaning that cylinder isn't completing combustion properly on some firing events. The computer watches tiny variations in crankshaft speed to spot when a cylinder fails to fire, and a misfire means the air-fuel mixture isn't igniting correctly — usually from a spark, fuel, or compression problem in that cylinder. You may feel a stumble, rough idle, shaking, loss of power, or a flashing check-engine light, and persistent misfires can damage the catalytic converter. Because it names a single cylinder, the fault is often a component serving just cylinder 2, like its coil, plug, or injector. Typical repair costs on Land Rover range from $1,500 to $3,500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of P0302
- •Worn or fouled spark plug (cylinder 2)
- •Failed ignition coil or coil-on-plug (cylinder 2)
- •Clogged or faulty fuel injector (cylinder 2)
- •Vacuum or intake air leak affecting that cylinder
- •Low compression (worn rings, burnt/bent valve, head gasket)
- •Damaged spark plug wire or boot (if equipped)
- •Carbon-tracked or cracked coil/plug causing spark loss
- •Faulty PCM/ECM driver (rare)
P0302 on Land Rover by Model
Land Rover Freelander(1 issue)
- Head Gasket Failure on 2.5L KV6 Engine2002-2005
The Rover KV6 2.5L V6 engine used in the Freelander is notorious for head gasket failure. The V6 design uses two head gaskets (front and rear banks) and the rear bank is particularly prone to failure. The aluminum heads warp from overheating, and the original gaskets deteriorate. Head gasket failure causes coolant and oil mixing, overheating, and eventual engine destruction if not addressed. This is the single most well-known Freelander issue.
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What does P0302 mean on Land Rover?▼
P0302 stands for "Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected." This code means the engine computer has detected a misfire specifically in cylinder 2, meaning that cylinder isn't completing combustion properly on some firing events. The computer watches tiny variations in crankshaft speed to spot when a cylinder fails to fire, and a misfire means the air-fuel mixture isn't igniting correctly — usually from a spark, fuel, or compression problem in that cylinder. You may feel a stumble, rough idle, shaking, loss of power, or a flashing check-engine light, and persistent misfires can damage the catalytic converter. Because it names a single cylinder, the fault is often a component serving just cylinder 2, like its coil, plug, or injector. On Land Rover specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0302 on Land Rover vehicles?▼
Common causes on Land Rover: Worn or fouled spark plug (cylinder 2), Failed ignition coil or coil-on-plug (cylinder 2), Clogged or faulty fuel injector (cylinder 2), Vacuum or intake air leak affecting that cylinder, Low compression (worn rings, burnt/bent valve, head gasket). Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0302 on a Land Rover?▼
Repair costs on Land Rover range from $1,500 to $3,500, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Land Rover models have P0302 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0302 on 1 Land Rover model: Freelander.