AI Damage2009 Land Rover LR3: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Land Rover LR3 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 33% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 33% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Air bags: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.4 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 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.
Shortly after purchase the dash board begain to display warning lights. Then suspension warnings. The pump for the air bag suspension stopped working. The cars ride height was bellow the bumpers & seemingly had no shock activity.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 land rover. The contact stated that during inclement weather, water would enter the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the carpet was soaked. The contact was unaware of the where the water was entering the vehicle.
2009 land rover lr3. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission issues. The consumer stated the vehicle would not come out of first gear. According to the repair invoice, the transmission needed to be replaced. The technician found broken bolts in the exhaust manifold.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the LR3 has 35 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Land Rover LR3?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, powertrain, structure. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Land Rover LR3?
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 LR3 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.