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2005 Land Rover LR3 repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (32%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 174 repairs.
2005 Land Rover LR3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (15%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 42000 mi US $3055 |
Oil pressure light came on intermittently Check engine light -- oxygen sensor codes Throttle actuation would go up and down at partial throttle |
| 133000 mi US $465 |
Check Engine light came one with teh code of lean fuel mixture. Dealer had to replace the MAF sensor and update the ECM software to correct. |
| 113920 mi C $140 |
Amber park brake light and transmission system fault message. Dealer did diagnostics, problem was parking brake control module and electrical switch for transmission. Told would require 4 hours diag time @ $120/hr, no immediate need to fix, so didn't. |
| 146000 mi US $550 |
Replace coolant expansion tank |
| 168000 mi US $700 |
Thermostat |
| 115000 mi US $40 |
Replaced coolant overflow container as coolant level sensor float was no longer working. Updated instrument cluster firmware to re-enable coolant low warning. |
| 151000 mi US $2800 |
Changed all hoses because of their age. Preventive fuel injector cleaning, replaced all four tires and alignment, oil change, |
| 50220 mi $250 |
Whining sound from engine... Told belt tensioner..which was replaced.. |
| 40000 mi | Check engine light came on after oil change. When it came on I looked under hood and noticed that the oil fill cap was not on. Took back to mechanic, he found the oil cap and put it on, no further problems. |
| 46000 mi US $100 |
Intermittent transmission fault indication on computer, mechanic found evidence of corrosion in transmission computer, ordered and replaced transmission computer |
| 66000 mi | Took in because of engine fault light, code said it was a bad thermostat, but shop can't get part, only dealer can, so no repair attempted. Will repair before weather turns cold again, computer code cleared. |
| 66000 mi US $50 |
Previously reported thermostat issue was corrected. Ordered new LR thermostat and gasket on line, cost $50. Instructions/required tools were on a LR Forum, and easy to follow. Repair took less than 45 min not including time to gather tool. |
| 59000 mi US $300 |
Thermostat gave error message to computer so it was replaced. |
| 62000 mi US $360 |
Replace Ambient Air Sensor. Rewire sensor wiring on left front wheel to suspension sensor. Attributed to offroad use of vehicle and large tires. Cost includes $100 extended warranty deductible. |
| 93000 mi US $600 |
Transmission jerky at downshift. Dealer found ECU software out of date. Transmission software ok. Low Coolant indicator on screen caused by defective sensor in coolant tank. Tank replaced. Lower cooling hose had minor leak and hose had to be replaced. |
| 102000 mi | Ignition Switch broke...key would not turn in ignition. Parts ordered. Vehicle left at dealership. Without vehicle for estimated 10 days. |
| 102000 mi US $1050 |
Ignition Switch and Driver Door locks replaced with new cylinders and keys |
| 124200 mi US $5000 |
Blown Head Gaskets...required replacement of several valves & guides...replacement of radiator...bleed valve on top of engine, hoses, engine flush. |
| 179500 mi US $500 |
Replace Coolant Tank with bad sensor Heat Shield under engine needed replacement |
| 201000 mi US $7000 |
Replace Engine Mounts |
| 48000 mi | Car had serious hesitation after coming to a rolling stop...jerked after a slow roling stop and having someone push on the gas pedal. Needed a software update and problem was solved. |
| 71000 mi US $1400 |
Fuel pump broke--replaced. |
| 80000 mi US $1100 |
Leak in coolant system. |
| 57000 mi US $500 |
error in transmission control system. Fault codes have not lead to successful identification and repair of the issue. For now, will leave it as is. I would repair if I felt more certain that the problem had been accurately identified. |
| 86000 mi US $400 |
purge valve needed to be replaced |
2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
216-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 18600 mi | Update IDS 1.15.10 was superb for the transmission of my LR3 V6 4.0 I uploaded / installed it myself. |
2005 Land Rover LR3 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 9000 mi | Software update to fix jerky acceleration. |
| 19000 mi | Engine light on (reset to fix). |
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