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2009 Land Rover LR2 powertrain problems
moderate 20 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 14 most recent
AT APPROXIMATELY 64000 MILES MY 2009 LAND ROVER LR2 REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED. I NOTICED A LOUD, HIGH PITCHED, HUMMING SOUND WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEEDS. THIS SOUND PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE. IT IS SO LOUD NOW THAT YOU CANNOT TALK AT A NORMAL LEVEL WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. LAND ROVER DIAGNOSED THIS ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN THAT LR HAS DISTRIBUTED TO ADDRE…
REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS SHOT UNDER 75,000 MILES
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 EXPENSIV…
PREMATURE FAILURE OF BEARINGS, RACES AND GEARS IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL.
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 SOM…
NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD STARTED TO MAKE HUMMING NOISE AND IT SEEMS THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. LAND ROVER SHOP CHECKED AND SAID THE NOISE IS COMING FROM THE TIRES. REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES ($1000) AND STILL THE NOISE REMAINED. GOT IT CHECKED FROM TWO OTHER LAND ROVER SHOPS AND BOTH REACHED THE SAME CONCLUSION - READ DIFFERENTIAL / BEARING FAILURE!! MY LR2 HAS NEVER GONE O…
OUR LR2 HAS A FAILING REAR DIFFERENTIAL WHICH APPEARS TO BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH LR2S. DANGER OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL BREAKING/SEIZING AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. AT PRESENT OUR DRIVE TRAIN HAS A VERY LOUD AND NOTICEABLE HUMMING SOUND.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LAND ROVER LR2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A HUMMING NOISE WHICH BECAME LOUDER DURING HIGHER SPEEDS. THE PROBLEM RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER …
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.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2009 Land Rover LR2?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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