AI DamageLand Rover LR3: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Land Rover LR3 across 5 model years: 175 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 23% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 16% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 14% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 10% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 8% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 6% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- Suspension: 40 complaints (23% of all).
- Electrical system: 29 complaints (17% of all).
- Powertrain: 28 complaints (16% of all).
- Tires: 25 complaints (14% of all).
- Fuel system: 17 complaints (10% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2005–2006
- 4 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2007
- 4.4 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2005–2009
- automatic, 6-speed 2005–2009
Drive: AWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 175 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle unexpectedly surged forward twice and crashed into a bush. The vehicle continued to accelerate and then crashed into a building. The contact sustained no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic.
Bought car from tsg auto in parker, co. Vehicle had dash cover, when removed cover was cracked around the airbags. The steering wheel cover is also curled.
Tl contact owns a 2006 land rover lr3. While slowly backing up the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated very fast into a twelve inch cement wall. There were no injuries. The contact had to turn off the vehicle to stop it from accelerating further.
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.
Immediately afterward, the vehicle developed multiple failures: flickering lights, radio inoperative, driverâs window stuck, ABS warning lights illuminated, âTransmission Faultâ error displayed, and the air suspension automatically lowered into its fail-safe mode. This is not wear and tear.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other models of this make
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.