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2008 Land Rover LR3 repairs by problem area
Chart based on 108 repairs.
Chart based on 84 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
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| Land Rover LR3 in Maryland, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013 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. | ||
| Nov 2013 72300 mi US $230 |
Rear left light bulb and oil change | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Nevada, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 2010 31000 mi |
Seats kept causing the fuse to blow. After bringing it in two other times for the same problem, the shop realized that the wire was almost disconnected and taped it back together. | ||
| Aug 2013 69000 mi |
Replaced catalytic convertor and sensors | ||
2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 190hp 2.7L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Land Rover LR3 in Brazil Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017 74400 mi $500 |
Oil leakage, plastic cap in between oil pump and hoses | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Argentina Dec 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016 140120 mi $59 |
The plastic water manifold over the blocks | ||
| Jun 2016 145080 mi $98 |
the intake hose that goes between the intercooler and the addmission start cracking and i decided to replace | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in France Nov 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 2009 6200 mi |
height sensor Routine maintenance | ||
| Dec 2009 19840 mi |
Height Sensor EPB repair Routine Maintenance | ||
| Dec 2010 34100 mi |
Height sensor replaced. Have had to replace two of these in the past. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in South Africa Nov 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 2014 124020 mi R 2 |
Replaced bulb for head light. 2 minute job, no tools required. | ||
| Jul 2014 131000 mi R 10 |
Another light bulb gone. Will get another brand this time. | ||
| Sep 2014 134540 mi R 170 |
Replaced the battery for the 1st time (6 years 217.000 km) | ||
| Nov 2014 135160 mi |
Front of the car was dropping overnight. Cleaned the block valve for the front air suspension. | ||
| Aug 2015 146940 mi R 100 |
Water bottle for cooling system replaced | ||
| Feb 2017 166160 mi R 1400 |
Faulty air compressor, replaced with reconditioned unit | ||
| Dec 2017 175460 mi R 300 |
Replace rear diff actuator | ||
| Mar 2018 177940 mi |
Faulty temperature sensor in coolant reservoir. Reservoir replaced under warranty (14 months - great service!) | ||
| Jun 2018 179800 mi R 500 |
Replace [parking brake] actuator | ||
| Apr 2021 203360 mi R 2000 |
Replace gearbox and converter | ||
2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Land Rover LR3 in Arizona, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Jan 2017 US $1200 |
Connector Sleeve in transmission wore out, caused massive transmission fluid leak. to repair required dropping filter pan. Shop did 100K trans service at same time. | ||
| Apr 2017 101000 mi US $150 |
TPMS module system fault. TPMS module was replaced, did not fix problem. Need to diagnose other issues. | ||
| Jan 2019 113000 mi US $2500 |
Rear bearings on differential - sent out for rebuild. Reman not available | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016 50600 mi US $35 |
Brake light switch replacement | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States Apr 2015 - May 2015 | |||
| May 2015 107000 mi US $170 |
When trying to start vehicle, would periodically only get click and it wouldn't try to turn over or anything. It became more frequent. Car generallly would start after 4-5 attempts. I replaced the entire starter motor. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in United Arab Emirates Oct 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 2010 38440 mi |
The lower plastic cover of the windshield separated from the window due to the hot climate. The part has been on order for the last two months and still not in. Risk is that water will enter into the engine bay and AC unit. | ||
| Mar 2011 45260 mi |
Lower plastic cover of windshield was reattached using glue as it had warped and bubbled upwards. | ||
| Aug 2011 48980 mi ¤900 |
Front parking sensors still unreliable, had to replace suspension bushes under warranty. Significant concenrns remain over the air suspension system. | ||
| Nov 2011 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. | ||
| Aug 2012 52700 mi |
The yellow suspension warning light came on. The readout in the dashboard would say suspension fault. Problem was the evaporator in the air suspension system. | ||
| Oct 2012 63240 mi ¤950 |
Front left air spring had a bad leak which required replacement. System tested for leaks and is now operating fine, Car was two weeks out of extended warrant so had to pay for the repairs. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017 114000 mi US $10 |
Failure of coolant system bleed valve. Broken plastic T junction. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in New Jersey, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 2012 51500 mi US $700 |
Had to replace the water pump as coolant was leaking. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2017 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Jan 2018 150000 mi |
It over heated then messed up the sleeves for the cylinders sold it because of the expensive to replace the motor | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Georgia, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018 129000 mi US $100 |
Window regulator drive side broke | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jun 2018 157000 mi US $135 |
Thermostat housing and bleeder valve were replaced | ||
| May 2019 167000 mi US $450 |
Alternator stopped charging, was replaced | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Oct 2017 167000 mi US $200 |
wheel bearing on front axel passenger side | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014 114764 mi US $572 |
Replace Transmission Sleeve | ||
| Sep 2014 121000 mi US $341 |
Replaced hood struts | ||
| Oct 2014 121539 mi US $1691 |
Emergency Parking Brake fault message didn't go away; red Park and Amber Brake lights stayed on; manually disengaged parking brake; lights still didn't disappear; truck was okay to drive but didn't want to take a chance. EPB motor replaced. Replaced parking brake actuator assembly. | ||
| Mar 2015 124047 mi US $144 |
Bonnet latch sensor failing. Replaced Thermostat housing needed to be replaced. Cooland "T" was brittle and need to be replaced. Antifreeze added. Switch on right hood latch working intermittently. Removed and replaced with updated latch and switch. | ||
| Aug 2015 126000 mi US $400 |
Rear sway bar bushings Right inner tie rod starting to have play. Shop monitored it and let me know that it wasn't an issue yet. Suggested that I keep rotating tires and replace all four inner and outer tie rods at the same time, when there was more play. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Oregon, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016 88200 mi US $1338 |
Rear sway bar bushing worn out. Replaced 2 rear sway bar bushings and 2 sway bar bushing clamps. Parts cost 100.00. Self repair. Rear passenger air strut was leaking, all other struts were intact Replaced all four struts as both repair and preventative measure. Parts cost 1338.00. Self repair. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Jalisco, Mexico Mar 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Aug 2010 21560 mi $750 |
LR3 was out of alignment, a suspension screw had to be ordered and replaced, they took three days to get the screw. | ||
| Apr 2013 56420 mi $2500 |
suspension compressor gave out and needed to be replaced | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 2013 63800 mi US $270 |
emergency brake binding on rear drum creating very rough ride | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Tennessee, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010 38000 mi |
Front differential Replaced radio Headliner replaced Front differential ordered. Headliner trim pulled out around rear sun roof. New headliner ordered. Left tailgate cable 'kinked'. New one ordered. Radio ordered, stuck on one channel | ||
| Oct 2010 42000 mi |
Taken in for 45K service. Mentioned Sirius reception problem and 'knocking' from the front end. Ordered Sirius antenna. Will return for antenna replacement and bushing replacement when antenna arrives. | ||
| Nov 2010 43000 mi |
Left front driver's speaker Front suspension bushings replaced. Engine would drop to abut 400 rpm then recover when coming to a stop. ECM and TSM(?) reprogrammed and battery replaced. Sirius antenna replaced. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in New York, United States May 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 2012 52000 mi |
Replaced both serpentine belts due to squeal at start up and shake in power steering. Updated a part in the linkage that was making the shifter very stiff and hard to move into gear from park. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Arizona, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 2012 25000 mi |
Gas gauge wont read more than half full even after filling it up. I have not completed repair because I have not found the exact cause yet, have to get into the gas tank to check the fuel sender unit which I suspect is the faulty part | ||
| Dec 2016 54000 mi US $50 |
Right rear passenger door would not lock manually or with key fob. | ||
| Feb 2017 55000 mi US $425 |
Air suspension compressor needed to be rebuilt. Was throwing out suspension error messages. Would not lift car. | ||
| Feb 2021 66000 mi US $300 |
Front air shocks wouldnt hold air. Car would be at lowest height each morning. Bought front air shocks on ebay. Installed myself. Air suspension works great again. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 2010 32000 mi |
Experienced high-pitched whine and vibration at higher speeds. Turned out to be metal in the front diff - replaced by the dealership and front wheels realigned. Also, repaired sun-roof drain tube leak. Also replaced rear differential. | ||
| Mar 2011 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. | ||
| Jul 2011 44000 mi US $700 |
Poor acceleration. Resolved through software upgrade. Other sensor and fault codes identified and cleared. | ||
| Oct 2011 46500 mi US $1100 |
Also front end bushing shims replaced, 4-wheel alignment. The sound and weather seal the is on the door frame was worn through near the door latch. Driver side rubber seal replaced. | ||
| Mar 2013 64000 mi US $50 |
Left front wheel hub was loose and needed replacing. Right rear lower ball joint needed to be replaced - did left rear at same time. Recommended getting front lower control arms/bushings replaced. | ||
| Oct 2013 71500 mi US $3318 |
Right front wheel bearing/hub assembly replaced LFT front tie rod assembly failed - removed and replaced. Intermediate shaft binding, failed U-joint. Removed and replaced. Front lower control arm bushings worn/torn; required new lower control arms. All parts replaced. | ||
| Jan 2014 74800 mi US $190 |
Replaced battery myself. Battery replaced was the original LR battery. Replaced with a Duralast from Sears. | ||
| Mar 2015 93000 mi US $600 |
2-3 second lag between deceleration (braking) and acceleration after the gas pedal has been depressed. | ||
| May 2015 95000 mi US $300 |
Hear a metal on metal tearing sound when backing up. Had the LR3 towed to the dealership who did not identify any issues - noise gone when vehicle returned. Continued issue with delay between deceleration and acceleration. | ||
| Jun 2015 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. | ||
| Oct 2015 100800 mi US $700 |
Insurance company authorized too small windshield resulting in leaks, rusting of door pillars and seals and requiring repair. Wheel hub damaged | ||
| Jan 2016 105000 mi |
Insurance company finally authorized correct sized OEM windshield and will be replaced. Independent LR shop will check for any additional damage caused by leaks. | ||
| Apr 2016 105000 mi US $100 |
Water pump was leaking and failing - replaced under warranty A/C not blowing cold air. Inspected and no obvious issues. Flushed system 2x and now working perfectly. Likely some build-up or crud impacting a sensor. | ||
| Jan 2017 106800 mi US $2000 |
Have had to have the sway bars and bushings front and rear replaced 3x - some covered by warranty for previous work. Water pump replaced over the Summer failed and leaking - part replaced by shop. | ||
| Jun 2017 122000 mi US $575 |
Front brakes and rotors were replaced. | ||
| Jan 2018 127000 mi US $2100 |
Leaking from the trans cooler nipple - replaced; leaking from the thermostat housing - replaced thermostat housing and secondary water gasket | ||
| Jul 2018 130000 mi US $90 |
Brake pad sensor was reading worn brakes but the sensor was bad. Replaced sensor. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in California, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 2011 20300 mi |
REAR BREAK LIGHT REPLACED | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Ohio, United States Jun 2014 - May 2018 | |||
| Jun 2014 74000 mi US $1800 |
A/C compressor failure. Resulted in torn uni-belt. Could not drive until repair complete. Replaced compressor and dryer. | ||
| Jan 2015 US $700 |
Suspension compressor failed. Replaced with OE Hitachi. | ||
2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
| Land Rover LR3 in Alberta, Canada Jan 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jun 2014 58900 mi |
"Hood Open" warning message on dash...would cause alarm to intermittently sound. Cleaned sensor and wiring. Appears to be fixed. | ||
| Jun 2015 61380 mi |
Air suspension light on, compressor build time out of spec. | ||
| Dec 2016 71300 mi C $120 |
Battery was not holding a charge. | ||
| Jan 2017 71300 mi C $250 |
Replaced alternator. | ||
| Jun 2017 73160 mi |
All dash lights, etc...flashing, special programs off, vehicle suspension height stuck on access height, etc... Update: right now it has somewhat fixed itself. Have an appointment next week at the LR dealer to to see if I have a leaky air shock or something, causing the compressor to run too much and fail prematurely. They'll be able to link up with the air suspension ecm and hopefully get it sorted out. Can't wait for this thing to be paid off so I can get rid of it !! | ||
2008 Land Rover LR3 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Land Rover LR3 in Nigeria Apr 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2011 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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