The front and/or rear parking aid system may be inoperative.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2009 Land Rover LR2 electrical problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
When does it fail?
Of the 4 electrical complaints filed for the 2009 Land Rover LR2, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Issue: The Touch Screen (TS) also known as Front Control Display Interface Module (FCDIM) or High Level Display Front (HLDF) on occasions may fail to download software correctly resulting in no communications with the module and blank screen.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Customers report the ECO Stop/Start is not working. Retailers are testing the primary battery using the Midtronics EXP-1080 tester which is reporting the battery is serviceable. The vehicle then returns with the same Customer concern of ECO Stop/Start inoperative. If a Midtronics GRX-3080 is used, the primary battery fails the test. Replacement of the primary battery resolves the concern.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Issue: Unable to resolve all customer concerns after successful recharge of a vehicle's primary or secondary battery.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SITUATION: ON VEHICLES FITTED WITH HALOGEN HEADLAMPS, THE HB3 HALOGEN BULBS MAY HAVE BLOWN AT LOW TIME IN SERVICE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
I bought this car new in 2009 ( was used as a retired loaner for 4 months- had 7000 miles on it when bought) had this for 5 years now, is a low mileage at 59000, would only use this to drive to and from work/home, did not ever engage in any off roading at all not once, had only used this terrain response feature maybe few times in the last 2-3 winters ( when we had snow); all the sudden I…
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.
2nd complaint! See NHTSA id number: 10471434. Ref service bulletin no.: tb-0081, engine vent hose coolant leak.coolant leak caused the failure of the alternator again, this time leaving my child stranded on the side of the road! Gulf coast land rover repaired the leak and alternator in 2012 at a cost of $1122. But, did not fix the problem so here I go again! I will have to pay to tow the vehicle…
Engine coolant hose quick connect to engine was leaking and caused the failure of the alternator.gulf coast land rover service department charged me $1,121.99 to replace the alternator, coolant hose and replacement coolant. NHTSA#10033405. *tr
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2009 Land Rover LR2?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 80,550 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2009/Land Rover/LR2.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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