2008 Land Rover LR3 Land Rover LR3 2008

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2008 Land Rover LR3 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 108 repairs.
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2008 Land Rover LR3 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 20 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

Engine not specified

69000 mi Replaced catalytic convertor and sensors 

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2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

74400 mi

$500
Oil leakage, plastic cap in between oil pump and hoses 
140120 mi

$59
The plastic water manifold over the blocks 
145080 mi

$98
the intake hose that goes between the intercooler and the addmission start cracking and i decided to replace 
146940 mi

R 100
Water bottle for cooling system replaced 
177940 mi Faulty temperature sensor in coolant reservoir. Reservoir replaced under warranty (14 months - great service!) 

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2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

43000 mi Engine would drop to abut 400 rpm then recover when coming to a stop. ECM and TSM(?) reprogrammed and battery replaced. 
157000 mi

US $135
Thermostat housing and bleeder valve were replaced 
150000 mi It over heated then messed up the sleeves for the cylinders sold it because of the expensive to replace the motor 
114000 mi

US $10
Failure of coolant system bleed valve. Broken plastic T junction. 
38000 mi

US $300
Vehicle sent in for standard periodic maintenance. One of the front driving lights was broken, replaced at owner's expense. All other items under original warranty - coolant serviced, leaks repaired/parts replaced. 
44000 mi

US $700
Poor acceleration. Resolved through software upgrade. Other sensor and fault codes identified and cleared. 
96000 mi

US $900
Engine coolant leak resulting in a large coolant puddle beneath vehicle and low coolant sensor light - about 1 QT low on coolant. Had deceleration/acceleration lag delay reviewed by independent LR mechanic. Identified that software codes need to be updated and the throttle body cleaned/replaced. 
105000 mi

US $100
Water pump was leaking and failing - replaced under warranty 
106800 mi

US $2000
Water pump replaced over the Summer failed and leaking - part replaced by shop. 
127000 mi

US $2100
leaking from the thermostat housing - replaced thermostat housing and secondary water gasket 
52000 mi

US $250
Replaced both serpentine belts due to squeal at start up and shake in power steering. 
51500 mi

US $700
Had to replace the water pump as coolant was leaking. 
124000 mi

US $540
Thermostat housing needed to be replaced. Cooland "T" was brittle and need to be replaced. Antifreeze added. 
68000 mi

US $1200
Car kept revving and the engine light came on. I was told that I need to have the engine wiring harness replaced Had it replaced, light went off, no engine revving. But after two weeks the same problem start again. 

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