AI Damage2009 Land Rover LR2: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Land Rover LR2 filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 30
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 77% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 13% of all complaints
- 4 Wheels 10% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 7% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 7% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 3% of all complaints
- 8 Electronic stability control 3% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 23 complaints (77% of all).
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (17% of all).
- Suspension: 4 complaints (13% of all).
- Wheels: 3 complaints (10% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (7% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.2 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 30 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The rear differential bearing has degraded/failed and it making this loud whine or humming noise. There are numerous voluntary recall bulletins #407296 is for 2010 and was dated 8/3/15. No mention of lr2's 2009 and older. It is the same issue. It is a safety hazard and land rover should fix it.
Continuing to have endless problems of the battery draining for unknown reasons. When the battery drains too low the vehicle then goes into "crash mode" and I have to have it towed and the computer flashed to have the codes reset or else it's not drivable.
There is a loud grinding noise coming from the rear of the truck. Took the vehicle to the dealership and they advised what I thought that it was. Land rover will not stand behind the part, tells me that it is over the 1 year warranty period. Too much of this part going bad and an expensive replacement.
In early 2015 the rover began to make a whining noise from the rear axle. Over the course of two or three weeks the noise became progressively worse. After scheduling an appointment, land rover indicated that we had a damaged rear differential that would need to be replaced for approximately $2500.00.
The terrain response system is not a wear and tear thing, it is a safety feature that has failed for no apparent reason. I brought up a case to the head office of land rover of america and they refuse to look further into this problem, such a disappointment; land rover is over-rated, I will never buy another one…
While driving my 2009 land rover lr2 on the highway, my tire blew out. Upon investigation, the tire pressure monitoring system - that came with the car, installed by land rover - had corroded and caused the tire to collapse. This was very dangerous as my tire went from full to empty at a high rate of speed.
Ref service bulletin no.: tb-0081, engine vent hose coolant leak.coolant leak caused the failure of the alternator again, this time leaving my child stranded on the side of the road! Gulf coast land rover repaired the leak and alternator in 2012 at a cost of $1122. But, did not fix the problem so here I go again!
Cracked in half and fell out due to corrosion. Resulted in immediate flat tire which needed to be replaced due to ride on damage. Both wife and kids stranded in car until I could change to spare. Both land rover and dealer in edison deny knowing anything about this failure and insist it is the first of it's kind.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 6,848 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 19% most complained about).
On average one model year of the LR2 has 20 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 30, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Land Rover LR2?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, suspension. Total complaints: 30. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (17%), rust, corrosion (7%), battery drain (3%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Land Rover LR2?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Land Rover LR2 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2009 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.