Model year guide

2009 Land Rover LR3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Land Rover LR3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2009 Land Rover LR3 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2009 Land Rover LR3 at a glance

Owner complaints3
Combined14 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2009 Land Rover LR3 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2009 Land Rover LR3 MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$17,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 Land Rover LR3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2009 Land Rover LR3 trims & engines on record

Trims
V8
Engines
4.4L 8-cyl

2009 Land Rover LR3 vehicles on record

2009 Land Rover LR3 2009 Land Rover LR3 V8SALAC25429A510224

Other Land Rover LR3 model years

2008 2007 2006 2005

2009 Land Rover LR3 — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Land Rover LR3?

Across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are suspension, air bags, structure.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Land Rover LR3 get?

The 2009 Land Rover LR3 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (12 city / 17 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.