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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 119 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
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| Land Rover LR3 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200831000 mi | Car just went dead, battery less than one week old,replaced by dealer. Cant replicate problem. Sunroof leak since delivery, still cant fix. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200740000 mi | |||
| Land Rover LR3 in Washington, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 2010122000 miUS $880 | Tie Rods replaced | ||
2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Land Rover LR3 in Virginia, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014155000 miUS $50 | Squealing noise when backing up at low speed and the steering wheel is turned. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Florida, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 2012US $4000 | interior leak,replaced wiring,carpet,modulars,and compressor | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States Jan 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Apr 200940000 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. | ||
| Sep 200943000 mi | Check brake pads warning light came on. Shop said brake pads and brake system fine. Probably a problem with the sensor. Since car under warranty will take to dealer to get warning system repaired. | ||
| Nov 200946000 miUS $100 | Brake pad sensor indicated change pads, bad sensor had been damaged by shop that last replaced brake pads (prior to my purchase), this part was not covered by warranty. Intermittent transmission fault indication on computer, mechanic found evidence of corrosion in transmission computer, ordered and replaced transmission computer One of the two keys broke, replaced key and reprogrammed vehicle to accept the new key. | ||
| Apr 201161300 mi | Suspension fault light comes on intermitently, when it is on the suspension can not be placed in the off road height. Dealer could not find cause, they said to bring it back and they would attempt to find again. Drives fine on road. | ||
| Nov 201166000 miUS $529 | Suspension fault light was coming on after about 2 min of driving. Up to that point the air suspension worked, then it would no longer work. Replaced suspension air pump with new part, problem hasn't returned. | ||
| Apr 201266000 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. | ||
| May 201266000 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 201268000 mi | Rear window wiper failed after a period of intermittently working. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Connecticut, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 201165000 miUS $200 | air compressor for suspension had to be replaced. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Ohio, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200820000 miUS $215 | Transmision problem reported by computer, a software update performed. | ||
| Dec 200823000 mi | Sunroof would not open, shop said they performed a software update that fixed the problem. | ||
| Sep 200939000 miUS $280 | Parking brake locked on, also needed a new battery | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Georgia, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014146000 miUS $550 | Replace lower control arms (L and R) as a result of worn control arm bushings Replace coolant expansion tank Replace rear parking sensor speaker | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Netherlands Jun 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201049600 mi€100 | wheel speed sensor stopped working. Causing severall systems to go down. | ||
| Jan 201152700 mi€200 | Changed out worn suspension parts. These are wear items but a little early at 85000 km I think. | ||
| May 201160140 mi€70 | Changed wheelbearing right front | ||
| Jul 201269640 mi€120 | U joint is steering rod became stiff after a few months of almost no use | ||
| Feb 201374580 mi | Fuel went to empty. Cause: damaged wire. | ||
| Jun 201378740 mi€400 | Leak in condensor. So replaced. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Apr 201042270 mi | Routine Service | ||
| Dec 201056420 miC $1900 | Dealer recommended R&R lower ball joints, sway bar bushings F&R. Ext warranty? Premature ball joint wear issue with early mod 3s, Sports. Class action suit in US for tire wear. Repl joints fix this prob, am told by independent Rover shop. R&R lower control arms (ball joints, bushings), 4whl alignment, Replace suspension compressor, update software, replace 4 tires (premature wear from suspension play) $1500 including duty. | ||
| Jul 201169620 miC $500 | Update software, replace relay, replace suspension pump (warranty - damaged by faulty relay) Update software, replace relay, replace suspension pump (warranty - damaged by faulty relay) - $300 | ||
| Jan 201276260 miC $700 | Air suspension issue. Air reservoir had small leak, additional small parts replaced, pump replaced under warranty. Backup sensor damaged by parking lot bump, replaced. Software upgrade. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in California, United States Aug 2010 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Aug 201295100 miUS $1600 | ball joint worn out. | ||
| Mar 2013104000 miUS $3500 | bushing alternator bearing failed, replaced leaking coolant overflow tank, replaced thermostat and leaking housing. | ||
| Mar 2014124000 miUS $1500 | compressor was going bad, replaced. | ||
| Apr 2017151000 miUS $2800 | Changed all hoses because of their age. Preventive fuel injector cleaning, replaced all four tires and alignment, oil change, replaced broken water drain line from sunroof. | ||
| Aug 2017156000 miUS $2200 | Front differential | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| May 2011110980 mi | Air Suspension light, transmission system fault light, engine system fault light, BRAKES light, PARK BREAK light, DSC fault light, HDC fault, TRC fault light, TRANSMISSION FAULT STOP VEHICLE message come and go. Not yet fixed. | ||
| Oct 2011113920 miC $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. | ||
| Apr 2012123780 mi | A cable connecting gear selector and transmission had to be tightened, repaired at home in my own laneway. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Singapore Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 200934100 mi | Suspension Air compressor changed | ||
| Jun 201050220 mi$250 | Whining sound from engine... Told belt tensioner..which was replaced.. | ||
| Sep 201055180 mi$1000 | Alternator failed. | ||
| Apr 201158900 mi$2000 | Air suspension problems...after 4 weeks no solution so far. | ||
| May 201158900 mi$8000 | Air suspension issues sorted out after $10k. | ||
| Jun 201158900 mi$1000 | The dealer here (in Singapore) was UNABLE to get a wheel bearing for the car and I sold her unrepaired and ordered the part myself from UK and delivered to new owner as a gift. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in California, United States Aug 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Oct 201145000 miUS $3 | Replaced two missing bolts on front skid plate. | ||
| Jan 2012US $3055 | No sound coming out of speakers (via radio, CD, nav, or voice) Leaking power steering rack Intermittent 'system failure' message at start-up Oil pressure light came on intermittently Check engine light -- oxygen sensor codes Throttle actuation would go up and down at partial throttle | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Aug 201258600 miUS $800 | Air suspension repair | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Virginia, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jul 2011115000 mi | Had to tighten the suspension | ||
| Oct 2012133000 miUS $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. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Idaho, United States May 2008 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jun 200841000 mi | Plastic battery tray had broken. | ||
| Nov 200846000 mi | Suspension fault warning light came on three separate times while off road, lifted and in low range. Dealer performed software updates. Stay tuned. | ||
| Jun 201055000 miUS $100 | center console "jockey box" had become loose. successful reattachment (bolt/nut) | ||
| Oct 201057000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 201057000 miUS $3200 | Rear locking differential (actually LSD) would not calibrate, causing fault code. Traced to the differential, not the locking mechanism. Replaced with Land Rover reman rear diff. Fault codes gone. $$$$$ | ||
| Jan 201367200 miUS $1200 | control arms and tie rods replaced | ||
| May 201686000 miUS $400 | purge valve needed to be replaced | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jan 2016153000 miUS $600 | Suspension problem (front sensor) Slow transmission leak, required pan removal. | ||
| Mar 2018212000 miUS $2400 | Replace sensors and other front end work | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in California, United States Jul 2007 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Aug 200748000 mi | Broken handle on center interior storage console. Exterior trim one side door came unglued. Tail light out. 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. | ||
| Jun 200858000 mi | Rear window motor was replaced. | ||
| Apr 200971000 miUS $250 | Emergency brake was squealing VERY loudly every time it was engaged. The rear wiper stopped working. | ||
| Jun 201175000 mi | Radio stopped working but not covered under extended warranty. Have decided to just drive this truck into the ground without repairing any further items. | ||
| Jul 201290000 mi | Rear gate lower portion is locked and will not unlock. Rear passenger window will not go up or down. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in California, United States Aug 2017 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Nov 2017115000 miUS $40 | Replaced coolant overflow container as coolant level sensor float was no longer working. Updated instrument cluster firmware to re-enable coolant low warning. | ||
| Apr 2018119000 miUS $291 | Leaking transmission electronic connector sleeve. Replaced fluid, fluid pan, filter and sleeve. | ||
| Nov 2021143000 miUS $190 | Right rear door causing false alarm activation. Replaced door lock mechanism. Occasional warning light on parking brake activation. Code indicates problem with activation switch. Replaced parking brake switch. | ||
| Jan 2022144000 mi | Audio system no longer working. Found cable slipped from Bluetooth module. Repaired. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in California, United States Jul 2007 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 200759000 miUS $300 | Replace Front Lower Bushings Replace Front Windshield as Defroster was defective. Only cleared portions of windshield. Height Sensor went bad causing HDC errors. Thermostat gave error message to computer so it was replaced. | ||
| Jan 200862000 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 200868000 miUS $175 | Replace Right Front Shock. | ||
| May 200868000 miUS $400 | Replace upper control arm bushings. | ||
| Sep 200875000 miUS $1000 | Replace suspension air Compressor. Software update for Nav/Audio System. Flush and replace dirty brake fluid. | ||
| Jan 200980000 miUS $400 | Replace sunroof slide rails that were cracked. | ||
| Apr 200985000 miUS $1200 | Replace Parking Brake Control module. Replace rear control arm bushings and rear lower control arms due to corrosion in the bushing cup of the control arms. | ||
| Sep 200993000 miUS $600 | Transmission jerky at downshift. Dealer found ECU software out of date. Transmission software ok. Replace sunroof rails for second time. First time replaced was January 2009. 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. | ||
| Dec 200997000 mi | Sunroof replacement out of adjustment and had to be realigned. | ||
| Feb 2010100000 miUS $100 | Windshield Washer Pump had to be replaced. Gasoline Door latch would not lock. Had to replace parts. Parts ordered and had to return for installation. | ||
| Apr 2010102000 mi | Ignition Switch broke...key would not turn in ignition. Parts ordered. Vehicle left at dealership. Without vehicle for estimated 10 days. | ||
| May 2010102000 miUS $1050 | Ignition Switch and Driver Door locks replaced with new cylinders and keys | ||
| Oct 2010110000 miUS $1700 | Replace Front upper and lower control arm bushings. | ||
| Nov 2010111500 miUS $1700 | New Alternator Right front shock replaced | ||
| Apr 2011120000 miUS $780 | Replace brake pads front and rear, oil lube, replace burned out brake light. | ||
| Aug 2011124200 miUS $5000 | Blown Head Gaskets...required replacement of several valves & guides...replacement of radiator...bleed valve on top of engine, hoses, engine flush. | ||
| Jan 2012130000 miUS $250 | Suspension Air Pump bracket broken. | ||
| Sep 2012142000 miUS $875 | Rebuild transmission and torque converter. Clutches and other parts worn. After rebuild of transmission, had to replace the transmission solenoid for 1-2 shift. Would have been done at same time as transmission, but not in stock. | ||
| Jul 2013156000 miUS $1200 | 3 of 4 height sensors went out while offroad. Required 200 mi tow to nearest dealer. Dealer ordered parts overnight and replaced all 4 sensors. | ||
| Sep 2013158000 miUS $3400 | Sway Bar Linkage Bent, causing damage to right air shock, upper control arm and ball joint. Replaced ball joint, control arm linkage, air shock, upper control arm and compressor. | ||
| Nov 2014168000 miUS $2400 | Replace rear air-shocks | ||
| Mar 2015169000 miUS $2200 | Replace Suspension Control Module and left rear height sensor. Replace left front shock unit | ||
| May 2016173900 miUS $1400 | Replace Front Lower Control Arms. | ||
| Aug 2017177500 miUS $250 | Parking Sensor Sounder stopped working. Replaced with OEM part. Radio Screen went blank. Purchased used replacement radio on Ebay. Installed Replacement radio, discovered CD player on replacement did not work properly. Removed face plate from replacement and put on original radio and installed. Unit working properly now. | ||
| Apr 2018179500 miUS $1700 | Replace Upper Front Control Arms & Bushings Replace Coolant Tank with bad sensor Heat Shield under engine needed replacement | ||
| Oct 2021201000 miUS $7000 | Replace Engine Mounts Replace Right air shock, upper control arm and control arm linkage | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in North Dakota, United States Jul 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 2018110000 miUS $500 | Front wheel bearings replaced at a cost of $250 each. Done myself. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2007 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jan 2007 | 19.cd changer cycling when not in use I think I got everything. LandRover refuses to buy this vehicle back | ||
| Feb 201379900 mi | Driver seat heat element | ||
| Jun 201382000 miUS $900 | Rear brake pads rotors emergency brakes after emergency brake disintegrated while 300 miles away from home left front wheel bearing | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Georgia, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Dec 200844000 mi | Multiple suspension faults, been in shop repeatedly over last 6 months. Dealer determined electrical wire coating rubbed off and causing faults for last repair. Multiple other fixes prior to wire discovery. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in New Hampshire, United States - May 2008 | |||
| May 200838100 miUS $100 | Broken wing mirror (right side). Also damaged pre-tension sensor for airbag (that was covered by warranty). | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Michigan, United States Feb 2008 - May 2012 | |||
| Jun 201072000 miUS $200 | new air compressor rear windshield wiper motor | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 2013100000 miUS $100 | Blew Air line house going to the front valve blocks | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 200867000 miUS $1300 | Clockspring broke in steering column--my car determined to be outside recalled vehicle range. | ||
| Jun 200971000 miUS $1400 | Tie rods wore out--replaced. Fuel pump broke--replaced. Windshield leaking; re-sealed. | ||
| Aug 200980000 miUS $1100 | Leak in coolant system. | ||
| Jun 201089000 miUS $1000 | Rear windshield wiper motors/gears re-lubed. The $1000 price included the 90,000 mile service. | ||
| Aug 201091000 miUS $1400 | Compressor for air suspension was throwing faults--slowly dying. | ||
| Nov 201094000 miUS $650 | Tailgate wouldn't unlock (again). Broke an interior handle for deploying rear seats--my fault. | ||
| Mar 2011100000 miUS $2500 | Tie rods/control arms--front only. | ||
| Jul 2011105000 miUS $2400 | Air vent was sqeaky and then totally failed to open; replaced problematic vent. | ||
| Mar 2013130000 miUS $2000 | Corrosion relating to air suspension; cleaned and electrical parts replaced. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Virginia, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 200958000 miUS $1500 | had numerous shorts in the main wiring bundle due to poor connections and water intrusion due to the sun roof drain backing up due to the design flaw which blocked the drain. | ||
| Jul 200959000 miUS $1300 | replaced front lower control bushing with control arms. also, the shop had to apply tremendous pressure to remove hub. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Indiana, United States Aug 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014143000 miUS $800 | air compressor failing for suspension. replaced compressor and relay rear latch assembly not functioning | ||
| Oct 2015168000 miUS $700 | Thermostat | ||
2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
216-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Land Rover LR3 in Illinois, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Nov 201484000 miUS $8400 | Vehicle started acting like "Christine". All warning lights flashing. Electrical system began smoking and vehicle went completely dead all in 5 minutes. Leak from clogged sunroof drain tubes damaged electrical system. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Netherlands Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200818600 mi | Update IDS 1.15.10 was superb for the transmission of my LR3 V6 4.0 I uploaded / installed it myself. | ||
| Apr 200919840 mi | sunroof rails were cracked, replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 200922320 mi | replaced rear differential | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Poland Apr 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jun 201037200 mi | the car was lowered after start driving and must been reset to get normal height back. | ||
| Dec 201037200 mi | during cornering on parking the steering wheel was stuck at the end of cornering for a while... it was felt like something was stopping steering wheel. | ||
| Sep 201152700 mi$2340 | compressor of AC was replaced | ||
| Mar 201254560 mi$500 | cooler of AC and compressor of AC replaced | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200837000 mi | A/C / heater fan not working. Itentified relay faulty. Replaced relay - no further problems. | ||
2005 Land Rover LR3 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| Land Rover LR3 in New South Wales, Australia Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200832240 mi | LOOSE NUT ON SWAY BAR | ||
2005 Land Rover LR3 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Land Rover in New York, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2008 | |||
| Jan 200819000 mi | Moon roof motor died, tires worn out due to poor alignment. Engine light on (reset to fix). | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in New York, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 20079000 mi | Fuel tank replaced. Software update to fix jerky acceleration. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Oregon, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200839000 mi | Drivers door seal cracked/leaked. | ||
2004.5 Land Rover LR3 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD
| Land Rover in Great Britain Feb 2008 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jul 200837000 mi | Defective EPB switch. | ||
| Nov 200841000 mi£300 | Required new seat ECU. | ||
| Dec 200951000 mi£300 | Suspension compressor failed | ||
| Feb 201164300 mi£50 | Turbo intercooler hose split | ||
| Dec 201171000 mi£80 | Hand brake malfunction, clean and adjust parking brake assembly. | ||
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