CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (3 reports).
2009 Land Rover Range Rover recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger frontal airbag inflator in these Range Rovers can rupture during a crash that deploys the airbag.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
Certain Land Rover Range Rover vehicles from model years 2007 through 2009 and 2012 have passenger-side front airbag inflators that can rupture in a crash that deploys the front airbags.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
Certain 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Front Brake Hose Can Rupture, Losing Brake Fluid and Braking
The flexible front brake hoses on these vehicles may rupture, causing brake fluid to leak out.
Most common 2009 Land Rover Range Rover problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
THE AUTOMATIC STEERING WHEEL TILT SOMETIMES GETS LOCKED IN THE LOWEST DOWN POSITION. AT THAT POINT THE STEERING WHEEL CAN ONLY BE ADJUSTED FRONT TO BACK AND NOT UP AND DOWN.
THE TRUCK HAS BEEN JUMPING INTO 3 GEAR AT HIGH SPEEDS AND GETTING STUCK THERE.
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 CAR IS IN MOTION ABOVE 30 MPH
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.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V015000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED LAND ROVER JAGUAR LAS VEGAS (5255 W SAHARA AVE, LAS VEGAS, NV 89146; 702-579-0400) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE/FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2009 Land Rover Range Rover questions
Does the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Front Brake Hose Can Rupture, Losing Brake Fluid and Braking. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Air Bags (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.