2009 Land Rover LR2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 28, 2025 · 30 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other LR2 years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Land Rover LR2. That ranks 2nd out of 8 LR2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (23 complaints, 77%), typically at around 59,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2009 Land Rover LR2 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train23 · ~59,500 mi
Electrical System5 · ~80,600 mi
Suspension4 · ~47,000 mi
Wheels3 · ~52,000 mi
Engine2 · ~84,100 mi
Tires2 · ~45,068 mi
Air Bags1
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~42,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train2377%59,500——
Electrical System517%80,600——
Suspension413%47,000——
Wheels310%52,000——
Engine27%84,100——
Tires27%45,068——
Air Bags13%———
Electronic Stability Control (esc)13%42,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2014, with 7 complaints
2011: 1201112012: 1201212013: 2201322014: 7201472015: 7201572016: 1201612017: 3201732018: 3201832019: 2201922020: 2202022025: 120251

n = 30 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Land Rover LR2 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Land Rover LR2.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

PRIORITY 1 - CRITICAL 1. Crash Input Sensor Issue (B10A2-00 - Permanent) Why: Permanent crash sensor fault may affect airbag deployment and safety systems

Air Bags · received Dec 28, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11707366

Rear differential problems. Today august 8, 2020 i had to put my vehicle back in the shop and it's the same issue that i had a year ago. I had the same whirring noise and i was told it was my rear differential going out. Got it replaced on march 31, 2019. Fast forward to today same noise same…

Power Train · received Aug 8, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11344085

Rear differential failure before 60,000 miles. Makes noise while driving. Manufacturer has acknowledged design issue.

Power Train · received Jan 11, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11298543

Premature failure of bearings, races and gears in rear differential.

Power Train · received Oct 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11267200

Rear end of lr2 started to hum at 62,522 miles. Brought it to land rover dealership and they told me that it was the rear differential and the cost of replacement would be $3000.00 dollars. No vehicle should be this costly at so low mileage and after further research this seems to be a common…

Power Train · received Mar 12, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11186206

Other Land Rover LR2 years

← 2008 LR2 · 2010 LR2 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2015 LR261
2014 LR281
2013 LR2121
2012 LR262
2011 LR2132
2010 LR2212
2009300
2008 LR2851

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Land Rover LR2?

Owners most often report power train, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 23 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Land Rover LR2?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 Land Rover LR2 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LR2 model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.