repaired · 2019 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2009 Land Rover Range RoverProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-039 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Power train
1Air bags
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2009 Land Rover Range Rover recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. If one or both of the flexible brake hoses fails, the vehicle may require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Land Rover.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Range Rover year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Range Rover median. How we score
'74'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2009 Land Rover Range Rover safety ratings
2009 Land Rover Range Rover 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Range Rover owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE TRUCK WILL AUTOMATICALLY DROP INTO 3RD GEAR FROM HIGH SPEEDS, DRASTICALLY REDUCING THE SPEED, AND WILL NOT SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR, AND SEEMS TO RESET WHEN THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON, WITH THE PROBLEM REOCCURRING WITH GREATER FREQUENCY THE WARMER THE CAR GETS. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE…
WHILE DRIVING, THE TRUCK GETS STUCK IN 3RD GEAR, WARNING MESSAGE "TRANSMISSION FAULT; LIMITED GEARS" THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT LOW CITY DRIVING SPEEDS, AND ALSO OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHER SPEEDS.
Own a 2009 Range Rover?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.