2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Air Bags (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (144)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2019-04-10 · SSM74374 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. any of the following dtcs (indicating an air intake system leak) could be stored in the powertrain control module (pcm) ? p2187, p2189, p0505, p0507.
Seats 2019-02-22 · SSM74283 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1b87-31, stored in driver seat module (dsm) or passenger seat module (psm) note that the seat height motor is supplied as part of the cushion sub-assembly
Seats 2019-02-22 · SSM74283 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1b87-31, stored in driver seat module (dsm) or passenger seat module (psm) note that the seat height motor is supplied as part of the cushion sub-assembly
Equipment 2018-06-28 · SSM71859 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
issue: customers / dealers may report a concern with the condition of seat covers
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2018-06-28 · SSM71859 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
issue: customers / dealers may report a concern with the condition of seat covers
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2018-06-27 · SSM70798 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
issue: this ssm is to support the description provided in technical bulletin ltb00631 for compact key low level repair.
Showing the 6 most recent of 144 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-06-21 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems“i purchased four bridgestone alenza as ultra tires (255 / 50r 19 107 w xl front and back) from costco at 2700 potomac mill circle, woodbridge, va on [xxx]. these tires were specifically for a 2009 range rover sport hse. the odometer reading was 105632 at the time of purchase, and the tires were installed on [xxx]. the present mileage as of today is…”
2024-01-29 · Structure:body“there are known areas around the a pillar, windshield, and sunroof that leak and allow water to enter the vehicle and pool up in the wiring channels next to the doors, the water causes shorts and corrosion in the wiring which causes faults (check engine, etc) that the owner is forced to attempt to correct on their own. there are numerous videos mad…”
2022-05-15 · Wheels“spare tire wheel - no longer holds air. the section of the wheel that holds the "bead" has corroded. i checked another owner's wheel and it had similar corrosion. i believe it is systemic. i tried to buy another spare tire wheel from land rover and it was backordered.…”
2018-03-09 · Air Bags“the air bag light does not go out, and the dealer claims there is nothing wrong with the air bag, however it failed the state inspection due to the air bag isdue.…”
2017-11-16 · Service Brakes · 105,000 mi“front brake line hose failure..brake went all the way to floor. i was stopped, put car in reverse, foot still on the brake, all the sudden my foot went to the floor. i pumped brake but still to the floor. when brake pedal was to the floor the car would stop. i know to keep pressing brake to the bottom but another driver may not and have no brak…”
2017-05-08 · Air Bags · 97,500 mi“noticed my range rover cut in the dash board, then realized the air bag is the cause. it is protruding out of the dash board!! called dealer and corporate office.. they state my vin number is not in the recall list, although my car meets all the requirement in the recall. they are refusing to do anything about it !!!.. ..updated 05/09/17 *bf …”
2016-08-10 · Suspension · 83,000 mi“i was driving out of whataburger on 8-2-16 and all of a sudden my brakes just went all the way down to the floor board and i stopped right before i was in traffic. my tire pressure light stays on, i have had them checked several times & the back of the truck jumps to the side if i hit a bump. all of this scares the heck out of me and i have only ha…”
2015-09-11 · Suspension · 132,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 land rover range rover sport. while driving 65 mph, the suspension low warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. in addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. the brake warning light continuously illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.