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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
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.
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.
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
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.
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)
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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