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Land Rover LR3 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 642 repairs.
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Land Rover LR3 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

54000 mi

US $50
Right rear passenger door would not lock manually or with key fob. 
121000 mi

US $341
Replaced hood struts 
50100 mi The washer bottle was cracked, even though the car has never been in an accident or driven off road. Declined replacement given that it was quoted at nearly $250 and out of warranty. 

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2008 Land Rover LR3 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

24800 mi

$250
the engine lights keeps coming up, my mechanic couldn't resolve the problem so i need advice on what to do 

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2007 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 2.7L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

114700 mi

A $36
One Hood stay failed - simple replacement 
84320 mi

$10
impossibility open tailgate, problem consist in broken end point of steel wire in liftgate latch actuator 

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2007 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

105600 mi

US $175
Drivers door stopped opening from the inside. Replaced door latch mechanism myself with help from friend with OEM new part from Land Rover. Took approx. 2 hours total. 
109000 mi

US $85
Had a flat tire. Attempted to use the factory OEM scissor jack that came with the car. The jack would only go half way up & jam. Ended up replacing with a bottle jack. 
114000 mi

US $94
Original spare tire winch that brings up the spare and holds it under the vehicle stopped working. Replaced with new aftermarket part for $94. Installed it myself, took about 20 minutes. 
153800 mi Fixed leak in windshield washer reservoir. Required removing grill, headlights, fender wheel trim and complete front bumper. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

45000 mi Tail hatch broke. Washer jet for right front window did not spray. 
46000 mi Rear cargo door (bottom section) was misaligned during repair at the shop. New parts order and installed correctly (although the new button to release the latch is now a bit hard to push--still works fine). 
95000 mi

US $100
Shock system for rear lift gate broke loose from mount on rear right side. Shop drilled new hole and installed new mount. $50 
34000 mi 3rd row seat (tension while closed) bushing missing.  
48000 mi Navigation wasn't working AND there was a leak in the roof when it rained. Problem turned out to be blocked drain pipes that led to a leak that ruined some of the wiring in the navigational system. 
65000 mi

US $495
The cable for rear hatch broke, the solenoid was fine - but the mount for the cable broke. 
72100 mi

US $370
Replaced the lift gate latch actuator cable and assembly. 
84000 mi

US $3400
Rear trunk latch cable broke, required replacement cable. Door would not open until taken apart and replaced 
90643 mi

US $681
Replace tailgate latch Replace spare tire winch 
82200 mi

US $800
Rear Door Latch Faulty Expansion Bottle 
19000 mi

US $435
Windshield washer tank. 
21000 mi Windshield washer tank fixed by dealer. 
185000 mi REAR TAILGATE LOCKED CLOSE. FAILURE OF ACTUATOR CABLE CONNECTOR FITTING. Holesaw access from interior accessed cable for forced opening and then disasembled tailgate for replace cheap metal connector with a large cotterpin, bent to fit. EZ 
17000 mi Wiper blade separated from the arm 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

216-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

24000 mi Driver side rear tailgate retaining/retracting cable frayed, caught in door lock, preventing lower door from releasing from upper door. Driver side, third row seatbelt would not retract. Something was released or reset by dealer and it works fine now. 
40000 mi My car has to pass a Virginia state inspection. This year again had to replace the windshield, but this time no sign of cause, just appeared one morning. It also appeared to have been replaced at least once before I bought it. 
48000 mi

US $218
Rear hatch cable-end broken with hatch closed. Hatch upper-half would not open. 
76880 mi

C $450
FUEL DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY 
29000 mi Wiper arm would seize and the wiper would not return in the rest spot. 
46000 mi

US $100
Rear door latch system broke. Could not open the trunk anymore.  

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automated manual 4WD

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2005 Land Rover LR3

Engine not specified

40000 mi  

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

143000 mi

US $800
rear latch assembly not functioning 
94000 mi

US $650
Tailgate wouldn't unlock (again). 
45000 mi

US $3
Replaced two missing bolts on front skid plate. 
41000 mi Plastic battery tray had broken. 
46000 mi Suspension fault warning light came on three separate times while off road, lifted and in low range. Dealer performed software updates. Stay tuned.  
42270 mi Routine Service 
46000 mi

US $100
One of the two keys broke, replaced key and reprogrammed vehicle to accept the new key. 
100000 mi

US $100
Gasoline Door latch would not lock. Had to replace parts. Parts ordered and had to return for installation. 
48000 mi Broken handle on center interior storage console. 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

9000 mi Fuel tank replaced. 

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