2009 Land Rover Range Rover
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2009 models.

- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Body styles
- Hse 4dr SUV 4WD, Sport 4dr SUV 4WD, Supercharged 4dr SUV 4WD
- Engines
- 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 15 combined · 12 city / 18 hwy
- Length
- 188.6–195.7 in
- Curb weight
- 5,468–6,261 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 15% below the 2009 SUV - average of 17.7 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 20 similar 2009 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (4.4L 8-cyl and 4.2L 8-cyl) and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,468 lb (Hse 4dr SUV 4WD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (12 city / 18 highway), 15% worse than the 2009 SUV - average of 17.7 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
What changed for 2009
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2008 Range Rover — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2008; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2008 Range Rover →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Built in: Solihull, England
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2009 Range Rover configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hse 4dr SUV 4WD | 195.7 in | 77.2 in | 75.2 in | 113.4 in | 63.8 / 63 in | 5,468 lb | 48/52 |
| Sport 4dr SUV 4WD | 188.6 in | 76 in | 71.7 in | 108.3 in | 64.6 / 63.4 in | 6,261 lb | 59/41 |
| Supercharged 4dr SUV 4WD | 195.7 in | 77.2 in | 75.2 in | 113.4 in | 63.8 / 63 in | 5,637 lb | 48/52 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover Sport | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 15 | -15% | $5,500 | 592 |
| Range Rover | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | -21% | $5,850 | 635 |
| Range Rover | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | -21% | $5,850 | 635 |
| Range Rover Sport | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | -21% | $5,850 | 635 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2009 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover under the current (2011+) test program.
Similar 2009 SUV -s
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (this car) | 15 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2009 Porsche Cayenne | 16 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2009 BMW X5 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 20 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2009 Lexus RX | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Volvo XC90 | 17 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Recalls (4)
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jan 8, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V011000 · 2,583 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Unless included in "Zone B" above, Land Rover is recalling certain 2009 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P083.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jan 10, 2017
NHTSA campaign 17V015000 · 8,711 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, Land Rover is recalling certain 2009 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, Land Rover is recalling certain 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P082.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · May 27, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V374000 · 34,738 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Land Rover is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P081.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Jan 27, 2015
NHTSA campaign 15V039000 · 74,648 vehicles
- Problem
- Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles manufactured April 15, 2005, to September 4, 2012. One or both of the flexible front brake hoses may rupture causing loss of brake fluid.
- 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.
- Fix
- Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is P054.
Not every 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2009 Land Rover Range Rover buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Air Bags — 3 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Power Train — 3 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Electrical System — 3 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 105,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Range Rover years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Range Rover | 22 | – | Not rated | 5 | 1 |
| 2026 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 7 | 26 |
| 2024 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 12 | 35 |
| 2023 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 17 | 58 |
| 2022 Range Rover | 23 | 206.7 in | Not rated | 17 | 31 |
| 2021 Range Rover | 24 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 11 | 44 |
| 2020 Range Rover | 24 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 23 | 143 |
| 2019 Range Rover | 28 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 8 | 80 |
| 2018 Range Rover | 28 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 8 | 134 |
| 2017 Range Rover | 24 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 10 | 173 |
| 2016 Range Rover | 24 | 171.7 in | Not rated | 14 | 203 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Land Rover. How we calculate this →