2006 Land Rover LR3 Land Rover LR3 2006

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2006 Land Rover LR3 repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (8%)

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2006 Land Rover LR3 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (36%)

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

26660 mi On diesel models the check valve in the brake vacuum system was leaking allowing oil (engine oil)to enter the brake vacuum chamber. A range of TDV6 Diesel LR3 and RR Sport vehicles are being recalled for this issue. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

92000 mi

US $1200
Lower control arms replaced. Well know issue with LR3s. Lower control arm bushings typically fail at 80-90K miles. Best option is new control arms. 
31000 mi

US $325
failed brake caliper needed replacement 
40000 mi Multiple check engine lights. 
42000 mi Left rear ABS sensor failed. 
115000 mi Emergency Brake Module. Ground fault. New switch. 
120280 mi

C $300
Seized caliper (rusted), resulting in disc/pad replacement. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

28200 mi

US $950
brake pads and rotors replaced 
28800 mi

US $893
Emergency brake brake mechanism disintegrated into the driveshaft in a cloud of smoke, and was driven a few hundred yards in that condition to a repair shop. The repair shop had to rebuild the emergency brake system or the LR3 could not be driven. Emergency brake failure caused failure to continue an out of town trip. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

96000 mi

US $600
Parking brake making noise when engaging, would not disengage. Estimated $2200 to repair. Need to remove the body from the frame to repair. Will not do repair. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 Brake Problems

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