Land rover is recalling 37,142 my 2005-2006 lr3 and range rover sport vehicles. Relative motion between the steering wheel hub and/or the steering column cowl with the clockspring, which includes the driver side air bag circuitry, could result in fracturing...
2005-2009 · 5 model years
Land Rover LR3 Problems by year
Owners have filed 175 complaints about the Land Rover LR3 across 5 model years, and it has 7 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (96), while 2009 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 175
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 0
LR3 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common LR3 problems
Land Rover LR3 recalls 7
Certain aftermarket thule hitch style bicycle racks with fold down style bike arms. A pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack.
Some sport utility vehicles may have fuel tanks that contain an internal breather pipe that was not made to specification. This could result in excessive swelling and cracking of a grommet and subsequent detachment of the breather pipe from a connector tube...
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'Theft protection.' When the ignition is switched off, after a period of time, it is possible to remove the ignition key when the transmission shift...
Certain sport utility vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Certain sport utility vehicles may have been built with a incorrectly built seat belt buckle mountings.
Some sport utility vehicles may have fuel tanks that contain an internal breather pipe that was not made to specification. This could result in excessive swelling and cracking of a grommet and subsequent detachment of the breather pipe from a connector tube...
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Latest LR3 complaints
The fuel tank is structurally compromised due to premature deterioration of the component holding it in place on the vehicle including the tank guard rusting through.
Shortly after purchase the dash board begain to display warning lights. Then suspension warnings. The pump for the air bag suspension stopped working. The cars ride height was bellow the bumpers & seemingly had no shock activity. I stoped driving it because it said i could cause extensive damage if it continued to be on the road. I replaced the pump/compressor & it appeared to have been fixed. About 3 weeks later, the same thing happened & the new compressor stopped adjusting ride height. The car us currently not drivable. It has been parked until I can resolve this reoccurring problem.
After a heavy rainstorm in [[redacted]] , my 2005 Land Rover LR3 experienced catastrophic water intrusion through the A-pillar design flaw documented in Land Rover's own TSB LA501-007. When I opened the passenger door, ~1.5 inches of water poured out. Immediately afterward, the vehicle developed multiple failures: flickering lights, radio inoperative, driver's window stuck, ABS warning lights illuminated, "Transmission Fault" error displayed, and the air suspension automatically lowered into its fail-safe mode. ...
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This is not wear and tear. Land Rover has acknowledged the defect internally (A-pillar locator holes allowing water ingress into the footwell), but never issued a recall or owner notification. Flooding the footwell shorts the electrical/fuse boxes, causing cascading failures in braking, suspension, powertrain, and electrical systems. This presents a serious safety hazard as the vehicle may lose proper braking, suspension height, or drivetrain function simply from exposure to rain. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Hoc system not available. Transmission fault steering wheel suspension
The contact owns a 2007 Land Rover LR3. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, there was a delay in the vehicle responding. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact aggressively depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 213,000.
The sunroof shattered when a door was opened. Vehicle was not in motion. Tiny shards of glass fell all over front seats and console of vehicle and continued to fall while driving home.
Questions about the Land Rover LR3
Which Land Rover LR3 years have the most problems?
Which Land Rover LR3 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Land Rover LR3 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (40), electrical system (29), transmission & drivetrain (28) most often.
How many recalls does the Land Rover LR3 have?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls across all Land Rover LR3 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data