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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%)

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Land Rover LR3 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

11000 mi fixed sqeak with center console (lubed latch) adjusted rear tailgate for easier closing 

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2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

38000 mi Headliner replaced  Headliner trim pulled out around rear sun roof. New headliner ordered. Left tailgate cable 'kinked'. New one ordered. 
124047 mi

US $144
Switch on right hood latch working intermittently. Removed and replaced with updated latch and switch. 
32000 mi Also, repaired sun-roof drain tube leak. 
46500 mi

US $1100
The sound and weather seal the is on the door frame was worn through near the door latch. Driver side rubber seal replaced. 
100800 mi

US $700
Insurance company authorized too small windshield resulting in leaks, rusting of door pillars and seals and requiring repair. 
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. 
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. 
45260 mi Lower plastic cover of windshield was reattached using glue as it had warped and bubbled upwards. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3

Engine not specified

20000 mi Water Leakage in the Cabin lighting unit. Took it to Columbia Rover in Portland, OR. They did a test and found the seal where the sunroof molding is was the culprit. Never repaired and sold with that disclosure to buyer. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

25000 mi Roof Rails Rattling. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

34000 mi Upper tailgate cover loose. 
50000 mi Moisture condensation in right headlamp Buttons falling off radio 
64000 mi

US $169
Ashtray would not stay closed. 
43000 mi Ashtray would not stay in the retracted position. 
70140 mi

A $500
Drivers seat removed for new padding. Normal use has compressed the padding, making the seat uncomfortable. Electric controls now will not work. 
28000 mi 6" slight body damage to left side over rear wheel. Was the responsibility of the dealer to take care of. They had the item in the shop but decided against repairing it because of the cold and because they wanted a specific body guy to work on it. Clip to release rear seats came disconnected. Dealer replaced clip. 
45000 mi Alarm goes off because door seal/insulation is pulling out...was asked to fix and they forgot. Thought it was another issue. Alarm still goes off (2-4 times/day) because it thinks one of the doors is open. (Service Advisor said he'd get it next time) 
44000 mi Hood lettering needed replacement (was peeling off) Steering wheel needed replacement (leather very worn). Plastic airbag cover on steering wheel (where most cars have their horns) is coming off. It's peeling back from the top. Land Rover has specified they will NOT pay for this repair because it's "not a safety issue."  
48000 mi Icon of house on review mirror fading. Pushed this button to open the garage door. Dealer replaced entire view mirror with a new model mirror. No charge due to factory warranty. 
54000 mi Gutters around sun roof clogged and water poured into car interior during rain storm. Continued to leak excessively after storm ended, resulting in water all over floor, seats, and interior roof. 
60000 mi Water leaking heavily on both front sides of car. Dripping onto people sitting in front and also pouring down onto floor. Dealer has fixed in past but said now would cost $180. Owner took apart interior and re-connected tubing. 
101800 mi

US $75
window flange replaced 
49600 mi Some interior clips. 
8567 mi Engine front cover 
38577 mi

US $62
fix trim at windscreen 
90643 mi

US $35
replace broken tabs and inserts that hold cover plates on bumpers 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

58900 mi Ashtray popped out and won't go back in. Not a big problem, I'm living with it. 
24000 mi Exterior passenger-side A-Pillar post cover would not stay fastened down and rattled against the hood, which was keeping it on the car. Passenger side, rubber rain diverter over both doors was falling off. Replaced. 
39000 mi steering wheel ordered steering wheel replaced 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

24000 mi Broken plastic seat release. 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

64500 mi

US $4000
interior leak,replaced wiring,carpet,modulars,and compressor 
71000 mi

US $1400
Windshield leaking; re-sealed. 
94000 mi

US $650
Broke an interior handle for deploying rear seats--my fault. 
58000 mi

US $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. 
80000 mi

US $400
Replace sunroof slide rails that were cracked. 
93000 mi

US $600
Replace sunroof rails for second time. First time replaced was January 2009. 
97000 mi Sunroof replacement out of adjustment and had to be realigned. 
151000 mi

US $2800
replaced broken water drain line from sunroof. 
48000 mi Exterior trim one side door came unglued. 
23000 mi Sunroof would not open, shop said they performed a software update that fixed the problem. 
38100 mi

US $100
Broken wing mirror (right side). Also damaged pre-tension sensor for airbag (that was covered by warranty). 
55000 mi

US $100
center console "jockey box" had become loose. successful reattachment (bolt/nut) 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

19840 mi sunroof rails were cracked, replaced under warranty 
84000 mi

US $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. 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

39000 mi Drivers door seal cracked/leaked. 

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