2009 Land Rover LR2: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 30 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (67% of complaints); the 2011 model year looks more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
30
owner complaints
0
fire reports
60,135
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: power train (67%)
Common problems
Computed from 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)67% · 20 complaints
Wheels (wheels, lug nuts, bearings)10% · 3 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)7% · 2 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)7% · 2 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)7% · 2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3% · 1 complaint
“PRIORITY 1 - CRITICAL 1. Crash Input Sensor Issue (B10A2-00 - Permanent) Why: Permanent crash sensor fault may affect airbag deployment and safety systems”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2025
“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 issue. This has got to be a recall issue. Too too many complaints about this exact same issue. This is not a reasonable fix and to have to get the same thing replaced again within a year, unacceptable. Something needs to be done.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2020
“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 problem that land rover will not fix. Definetly recall worthy as this is not safe and could be a road hazard. Noise has loudend after a week.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2019
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“My 2009 lr2 VIN: (xxxxx) had 70k when purchased last year. 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. There are thousands in need of repair and some have had theirs repaired multiple times. Please help us. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2018
“Worn bearings in rear differential at 65k miles. Began to make a humming sound which became progressively louder as it wore. The sound was the loudest between 30-55 mph. The differential had to be replaced.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2018
“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. It's happened on multiple occasions since I have owned the vehicle.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2017
“Second rear differential needing to be replaced after <24k miles. The first was replaced after 68k miles. 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.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2017
“Rear differential, excessive noise resulting from design flaw well documented by land rover. Cost of repair unreasonably high and is a source of financial abuse by repair facilities. Actual cost is approximately $200 in parts and 5 hours labor. Repair facilities quotes range from $2,800 - $9,300 by ignoring any alternative to a complete replacement.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2017
“I have 2009 lr2 with 93k miles on it. I got 130 multi point inspection by the honda dealer where I bought the car for the humming noise coming from the back. They gave me clean sheet with just 1 tire replacement needed. 1 week later I got the car checked by the land rover dealership and was told its my rear differential which will cost north of $3k. I researched and come to know that there many people out there with this large cost problem with land rover... Why hasn't this been a part of recall??? I don't have $3k+ sitting around to address the problem. Please assist. Thank you *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Oct 2015
“My 2009 land rover lr2, has sounded very loud while driving on the highway. I thought it may have just been a tire issue that they were old and needed rotated or replaced. While my car was in the shop for an alarm system repair the dealership did a multipoint inspection. They said nothing was leaking or immediately wrong but I should get it back in for a more thorough inspection. I did and found my rear differential needs replaced. From researching I have found this his been a widespread and known issue dating back to the 2008 model. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2015
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Is the 2009 Land Rover LR2 reliable?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2009 Land Rover LR2. The most complained-about area is power train (67% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2009 Land Rover LR2 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 60,135 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.