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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%)

Chart based on 642 repairs.
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Land Rover LR3 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 426 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

Land Rover LR3 in Pennsylvania, United States
- Nov 2011
Mar 2010

11000 mi
fixed sqeak with center console (lubed latch) adjusted rear tailgate for easier closing 
Nov 2011

41000 mi
Heavy smoke coming out the exhaust and check engine light activated. Had to have to PVC valve replaced Oil was leaking between the oil filter housing and block. O ring was found 'porous' and replaced 

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2008 Land Rover LR3

Engine not specified

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 

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2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

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 
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 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 

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2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

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
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 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 Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Feb 2016

50600 mi

US $35
Brake light switch replacement 
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 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 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 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 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 California, United States
Oct 2009 - Apr 2014
Apr 2011

20300 mi
REAR BREAK LIGHT REPLACED 
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 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 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 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 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 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

80300 mi

US $700
Suspension compressor failed. Replaced with OE Hitachi. 
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 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 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. 

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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 !! 

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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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2007 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover LR3 in South Africa
Apr 2006 - Jun 2011
Dec 2006

12400 mi
Replaced climate control module. 
Jan 2009

13640 mi
Replaced climate control module again. 
Land Rover LR3 in Great Britain
Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009

30000 mi
Cruise Control contacts. warranty 
Jan 2010

45000 mi
EGR valve 
Land Rover LR3 in New South Wales, Australia
Dec 2008 - Nov 2020
Jul 2009

34100 mi
Drivers seat only, lowering by itself 
Feb 2010

37200 mi
Replaces both rear shock absorbers - gone slightly soft 
Jan 2011

63160 mi
Steering tie-rod ends replaced 
May 2011

59920 mi

A $500
Front lower suspension arm bushes 
Sep 2011

62000 mi

A $1
Tailgate opening solenoid cable end broke - fixed myself 
Apr 2012

68820 mi
Steering rack replaced due small amount of play 
Sep 2012

74400 mi
Power steering pump replaced due low output 
Nov 2013

91420 mi

A $3000
Front wheel bearing & CV joint 
Feb 2014

94960 mi

A $250
Split in air hose before intercooler 
Jun 2015

114700 mi

A $36
One Hood stay failed - simple replacement 
Apr 2017

146940 mi

A $800
Rear right lower control arm joint replaced 
May 2018

159960 mi

A $750
Lower front control arm bushes 
Land Rover LR3 in Ireland
Apr 2011 - Sep 2012
Mar 2012

41540 mi
EGR Valves needed replacing 
Land Rover LR3 in Czech Republic
Jul 2010 - Sep 2012
Jul 2011

74400 mi

$300
Replaced radial shaft seals of front differential. 
Apr 2012

84320 mi

$10
impossibility open tailgate, problem consist in broken end point of steel wire in liftgate latch actuator 

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2007 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Dec 2010 - May 2015
Mar 2011

78000 mi

US $939
HDC Fault - Replace Rear differential actuator. HDC Fault - Replace Rear differential actuator. 
Sep 2011

86000 mi

US $400
Air Flow Sensor replaced 
Dec 2013

140000 mi

US $500
wheel bearing 
May 2015

171000 mi
engine light, transmission shifting issues 
Land Rover LR3 in Idaho, United States
May 2022 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

172000 mi

US $750
Fuel pump replaced 
Land Rover LR3 in Washington, United States
Sep 2013 - Mar 2015
Sep 2013

80000 mi
Radiator failure. HVAC pump/motor for air conditioning that would not work anymore. 
Oct 2013

80700 mi
Shifter would not engage properly. Determined electronic switch under center console failure. Cheap part, easy fix at dealer, however almost completely debilitating when it happens as vehicle may not be able to engage at all. 
Nov 2013

82000 mi
Air suspension strut failure. Replaced under aftermarket extended warranty. 
Apr 2014

87500 mi
Rear differential and one rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. Terrible howling sound from rear end. 
Oct 2014

93500 mi
Multiple aspects of front suspension including all upper and lower tie rod ends and a wheel bearing. 
Mar 2015

99000 mi
2nd row doors would not automatically lock when pressing lock button on key fob. Coolant overflow tank leaking. Alerted by message "low coolant" 
Land Rover LR3 in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2008 - Mar 2016
Dec 2009

25000 mi
Check engine light. Scan @ dealer said a smog pump and the thermostat had to be replaced. Parts ordered, dealer installed. 
Jun 2011

45000 mi

US $100
SUSPENSION FAULT LIGHT LED TO REPLACEMENT OF SUSPENSION AIR COMPRESSOR. I PAID $100 DEDUCTIBLE ON EXTENDED LAND ROVER WARRANTY. REPAIR TOTAL WAS OVER $600. LAND ROVER CHARLOTTE HAS A GOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT. 
Nov 2011

49700 mi

US $175
Check engine light indicated misfire, but there was none. Reflashed "to make computer more tolerant of midfires." 
Mar 2014

64000 mi

US $550
Alternator failed. Replaced it. 
Jun 2014

65000 mi

US $750
Left drone wheel bearing(s) failed. Had to replace hub assembly and brake rotor. 
Land Rover LR3 in South Carolina, United States
Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
Aug 2017

119000 mi

US $1200
[Parking brake] squeaky and grabbing 
Land Rover LR3 in Texas, United States
Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
Jan 2015

US $120
Accessory drive belt and tensioner 
Feb 2015

138000 mi

US $59
Replaced coolant reservoir to fix coolant level sensor 
Apr 2015

140000 mi

US $125
Replaced thermostat housing that connects with the engine block and heads. Coolant sensor was leaking and non repairable 
Jul 2015

144500 mi

US $80
Replaced MAMS due to long term fuel trends showing negative or leaning state. This did not fix the P0420 mil light 
Jan 2016

138000 mi

US $1200
Replace both rear wheel bearing and hubs. Owner noticed a wheel wobble on left rear while rotating tires. 
Sep 2016

162000 mi

US $600
Replaced both front strut/airspring due to leak in right front air spring 
Jan 2017

153800 mi
Fixed leak in windshield washer reservoir. Required removing grill, headlights, fender wheel trim and complete front bumper. 
Apr 2017

173000 mi
Worn air line slipped out of fitting in left front strut. Removed wheel, strut and air line. Replaced airline fitting and o ring with OEM part and reassembled strut and reattached left front wheel 
Jul 2017

176000 mi
I placed an O2 sensor spacer in the downstream sensor bank 1 (right side). 
Land Rover LR3 in Washington, United States
Feb 2014 - Oct 2019
Sep 2014

96000 mi

US $250
Front & rear differentials had water mixed with oil. Rear diff plug (magnetic) was coated with metal shavings. Did through flush and added new OEM oil. 
Feb 2015

99500 mi

US $1050
Alternator wend bad. Also replaced voltage regulator and an accessory pulley. OEM LR parts cost $770. 
Nov 2015

105600 mi

US $175
Drivers door stopped opening from the inside. Replaced door latch mechanism myself with help from friend with OEM new part from Land Rover. Took approx. 2 hours total. 
Jun 2016

109000 mi

US $85
Had a flat tire. Attempted to use the factory OEM scissor jack that came with the car. The jack would only go half way up & jam. Ended up replacing with a bottle jack. 
Sep 2016

114000 mi

US $94
Original spare tire winch that brings up the spare and holds it under the vehicle stopped working. Replaced with new aftermarket part for $94. Installed it myself, took about 20 minutes. 
Nov 2016

115700 mi

US $1000
Thermostat housing developed a crack & started leaking coolant. Decided to replace all cooling system hoses along with thermostat & housing. Also changed water pump to be preventative. $1000 for parts. Replaced myself with friend's help. 
Mar 2018

125000 mi

US $120
There was a puddle of fluid/oil underneath the car over the weekend. Had a friend put it on the lift of a shop he works with and the driveshaft seal at the front diff is leaking. Refilled the diff and will need to have the seal replaced in the near future. Cost of $120 for for the OEM fluid (!!), the only one the shop had on hand. When the vehicle was on the lift looking for the diff fluid leak, my friend noticed the right rear tire was not wearing correctly. The tie rod end was loose. He tightened it and it should be fine now. 
Land Rover LR3 in Mexico, Mexico
Jan 2015 - Jan 2022
Nov 2015

59400 mi

$1500
Transmission was leaking fluid. Changed transmission pan and filled fluid. transmission is now running smoothly (it was jerking before and even stalled several times in climbs) 
Feb 2016

60540 mi

$2000
Change two suspension bags, interconnection valves 
Land Rover LR3 in Texas, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2016
Aug 2014

87000 mi

US $1400
Lower left control arm worn. Had both lower control arms replaced. Seems to be fairly common issue with land rover lr3's 
Land Rover LR3 in Florida, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

34000 mi
Need the computer rebooted after new software, for the satellite radio.  
Jul 2010

38000 mi
Exhaust hanger Seat belt clip loose Tweeter housing loose. Passenger side door lock.  
Land Rover LR3 in Illinois, United States
Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
Feb 2018

149000 mi

US $575
front brakes  and wheel bearings 
Land Rover LR3 in Texas, United States
Sep 2012 - Aug 2014
Nov 2012

78100 mi

US $1300
Replaced front lower control arms 
Land Rover LR3 in Illinois, United States
Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

98000 mi

US $3200
Suspension yellow light on dashboard. Air compressor out per dealer. Had to replaced with a new air compressor and reprogrammed the ECU with the new parts. This was $1800 at Hinsdale,IL LR's dealership. Rear rotors replaced by an indi mech @96K. It seems non LR parts were used and the EPBrake was not reset to the new specs. Driving to NY- EPB grind on the rotors. New rotors(2nd in week) and EPB shoes were replaced at dealer -$1150. 
Sep 2014

102000 mi

US $480
Check Engine light again - replaced O2 rear sensor after the catalytic converter. The catalytic converter checked out ok. So not sure why the CEL went on. Also pulled a Fan Assembly code with this yellow light? Light reset, has remained off. 
Land Rover LR3 in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2016 - Jan 2022
May 2016

108000 mi

US $1600
The car needed an Instrument Cluster raplcement, aparently a manufacturing problem 
Sep 2016

110000 mi

US $700
Replaced alternator Check Engine. Random MIsfires on pistons 1 and 4. The mechanic couldn't figure it out. Cost USD450 
Nov 2017

121000 mi

US $6500
full engine replaced, radiator, water pump, thermostat 
Dec 2017

124000 mi

US $2500
catalytic converter replaced 
Jul 2018

126000 mi

US $375
front brake pads,  a/c 
Land Rover LR3 in Florida, United States
Dec 2008 - Jan 2014
Jun 2010

36000 mi
Suspension sensor. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3

Engine not specified

Land Rover LR3 in Oregon, United States
Nov 2008 - May 2009
Mar 2009

20000 mi
I had to purchase a new airbag because the lip on the airbag was turned up. LR wouldn’t cover this as warranty which really pissed me off. They said it was wear and tear. Yeah right. Had a firmware update to correct the onboard computer and the transmission (gear to gear) roughness. It did correct some rough trans issues. 
May 2009

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. 
Land Rover LR3 in Ohio, United States
May 2013 - Dec 2014
Aug 2013

77100 mi

US $2000
Bad height sensors Heater quit 
Jan 2014

US $500
Wheel bearing 
Sep 2014

103000 mi

US $400
Alternator 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover LR3 in Panama
Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
Jun 2011

53320 mi

US $180
change door look 
Apr 2013

73400 mi

US $600
Air suspension parts and adjust 
Jun 2013

83700 mi

US $1500
change hight sensors and front air suspension shocks 
Land Rover LR3 in Great Britain
Aug 2009 - Apr 2010
Sep 2009

37000 mi
Replaced failed parking sensor. 
Land Rover LR3 in South Africa
Nov 2008 - Sep 2015
Nov 2008

32240 mi
Cruise Control Faulty. Replaced steering switches. 
Dec 2008

32550 mi
Starter Motor Faulty. Replaced. 
Jan 2009

32860 mi
Gearbox Oil Leak. Replaced Gearbox Oil Pump. 
Jun 2010

55180 mi
Front Suspension dropping, causing a suspension fault when driving. Faulty front right suspension height sensor replaced. 
Dec 2011

74400 mi

R 7000
A length of the Suspension wiring Harness around the Front Left Wheel Arch that had been chaffed due to incorrect routing during Factory Production, was replaced and re-routed. 
Land Rover LR3 in New South Wales, Australia
Sep 2008 - Nov 2011
Oct 2009

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. 
Land Rover LR3 in Great Britain
Dec 2011 - Sep 2012
Mar 2012

69000 mi

£250
Wheel bearing failure 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover LR3 in Great Britain
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

25000 mi
Roof Rails Rattling. 
Jun 2009

30000 mi
Front Differential Replaced 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover LR3 in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2013 - Mar 2018
Mar 2014

234360 mi

C $180
rad hose 
Sep 2014

241800 mi

C $30
Gear selector lever caused shifting into drive to be difficult - bushing was seized. Remarkably cheap and easy to replace 
Jun 2015

251100 mi

C $1800
Rear wheel bearings and control arms done as well as transmission filter and fluid 
Nov 2017

328600 mi

C $2200
air suspension front right and both front lower control arms. 
Land Rover LR3 in North Dakota, United States
Jan 2009 - Feb 2015
Jul 2009

38577 mi

US $62
perform software update to eliminate surge from a stop fix trim at windscreen 
May 2010

48655 mi
repair burst control arm bushing repair loud squeaking in air conditioning fan 
Oct 2010

56864 mi

US $2149
Alarm randomly goes off, replace front and rear door latches replace rain sensor Replace control arm bushings replace heater blower motor 
Nov 2011

74907 mi

US $385
Replaced thermostat 
Sep 2012

90643 mi

US $716
Replace tailgate latch Replace spare tire winch replace broken tabs and inserts that hold cover plates on bumpers 
Mar 2013

95913 mi

US $389
Broken bleeder valve on cooling hose Replace rear air spring cover 
May 2014

115000 mi

US $110
Replace Tstat housing 
Feb 2015

120000 mi

US $20
Coolant sensor, replace bad sensor Coolant sensor, replace bad sensor 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Oct 2015 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

120000 mi

US $200
HDC light. Battery and plastic retainer replaced. 
Land Rover LR3 in Western Australia, Australia
Sep 2012 - Oct 2015
Feb 2013

68580 mi

A $800
ignition coil fault codes after changing plugs at 109000km. replaced all 8 coils, took 7 days to arrive 
Apr 2013

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. 
Aug 2014

90520 mi

A $1200
intermitant starter motor failure, solenoid issue 
Mar 2015

97960 mi

A $500
replace rear door opening solenoid and latch so rear hatch can open 
Land Rover LR3 in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2014
Dec 2013

65000 mi

US $495
The cable for rear hatch broke, the solenoid was fine - but the mount for the cable broke. 
Jan 2014

57700 mi

US $450
One of rear wheel bearings & mnt needed replacement. 
Land Rover LR3 in Oregon, United States
Aug 2014 - Feb 2022
Oct 2014

89000 mi

US $2200
Rear differential was replaced. 
Feb 2015

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. 
Sep 2015

98000 mi

US $400
Coolant leak near thermostat. Replaced hoses and thermostat. 
Oct 2017

121000 mi

US $1000
Needed new tie rod ends 
Land Rover LR3 in Washington, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
Nov 2012

98000 mi

US $2000
Mass air flow sensor throttle body 
Mar 2013

103000 mi

US $3000
Front differential Transmission gasket 
Sep 2013

109000 mi

US $800
coolant leak 
Oct 2013

110000 mi

US $800
Wouldn't start on occasion. 
Jan 2014

114200 mi

US $1200
Needed head unit Rear differential actuator 
Land Rover LR3 in Washington, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

122000 mi

US $880
Tie Rods replaced 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

185000 mi

US $7200
Vehicle constantly overheating and unable to be driven up hill 
Land Rover LR3 in Virginia, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
Jan 2013

US $2600
Replaced tie rod ends Replaced both front lower control arm bushings Rack and Pinion Leaking, replaced steering rack 
Jun 2013

84000 mi

US $3400
Rear trunk latch cable broke, required replacement cable. Door would not open until taken apart and replaced Air compressor faults and overheating Rear differential making lots of noise Rear sway bar bushings required replacement 
Land Rover LR3 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2013 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015

70000 mi

US $1000
Seals leaked. 
Land Rover LR3 in Missouri, United States
Nov 2012 - Jul 2015
Dec 2012

80000 mi

US $400
Front wheel bearing replaced. 
Land Rover LR3 in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2012 - Mar 2015
Dec 2012

56000 mi

US $1400
leaking transmission seal 
Jan 2014

91800 mi

US $370
Replaced the lift gate latch actuator cable and assembly. 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2012
Apr 2010

50500 mi

US $100
Transmission torque converter seal leak. Leaking Torque Converter Seal. Reapir paid for by Extended Warranty with $100 Deductable 
Dec 2010

60000 mi

US $100
Worn control arm bushings 
Jul 2011

69000 mi

US $100
Leaking Differentials both front and back. Seals replaced. Leak in Rear Diff. Cause was worn bearing. Diff replaced. 
Jan 2012

73000 mi

US $100
Height sensor going out, had all replaced 
Jun 2012

78000 mi

US $200
Fuel level sensor went out 
Oct 2012

85500 mi

US $600
Wheel bearing started to fail. Replaced with new wheel bearing. 
Land Rover LR3 in Mississippi, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2014
May 2012

101800 mi

US $75
window flange replaced 
Land Rover LR3 in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015

198000 mi

US $340
Replaced front oxygen sensors. Replaced control arm bushings and ball joints. 
Nov 2015

199300 mi

US $45
Intermittent alarm activation. Ordered new hood latch/alarm sensor and replaced it. No alarm problems since then. 
May 2016

202000 mi

US $240
Replaced the front air suspension shocks. 
Oct 2016

215200 mi

US $515
Replace leaking water pump. 
Apr 2017

209000 mi

US $900
Notice play and sound from front end. Replaced both wheel hub assemblies. Replaced front and rear driveshafts. 
Jun 2018

220000 mi

US $345
Replaced battery and alternator. 
Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2015

133000 mi

US $8000
3 visits, replaced thermostat, all hoses, engine due to overheating. 
Aug 2015

138000 mi

US $800
Car would not start, replaced starter 
Oct 2015

138500 mi

US $167
New Battery 
Jun 2017

152000 mi

US $450
Engine oil filler seal, and breathing hose causing engine to run lean on left bank. Replaced parts, engine light off. 
Land Rover LR3 in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

64000 mi

US $169
Ashtray would not stay closed. Right rear suspension height sensor erratic. 
Land Rover LR3 in Alaska, United States
Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015

104000 mi

US $350
New maf sensor and thermostat installed. 
Land Rover LR3 in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2016
Jan 2015

112300 mi

US $280
Replaced both lower front control arms. 
May 2015

105000 mi

US $940
Rear differential failure. Differential rebuilt. 
Aug 2015

108200 mi

US $854
Front differential failure. Differential rebuilt. 
Land Rover LR3 in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2011 - Jul 2013
May 2013

125800 mi

US $185
Replaced wheel hub and outer tie rod 
Land Rover LR3 in Iowa, United States
Jul 2015 - Nov 2019
Sep 2016

86500 mi

US $248
Symptoms indicated either battery failure or brake light switch failure. Ordered brake switch from online vendor, charged and checked battery. Battery failed to hold charge, so replaced battery. Problem solved. Saved brake light switch. 
Nov 2016

87500 mi

US $40
Thermostat went bad, preventing the car from properly reaching temperature. Thermostat was replaced. 
Jun 2017

92000 mi

US $1600
Thermostat housing cracked and leaked. Housing was replaced, just a couple days after the previous repair. Catastrophic wheel bearing failure destroyed hub, required axle replacement and rotor/pad replacement 
Land Rover LR3 in Indiana, United States
Jan 2007 - Apr 2008
May 2007

14000 mi
Check engine light intermittent - bad switch replaced under warranty 
Land Rover LR3 in Texas, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007

11000 mi
Oil Leak, covered under warranty 
Mar 2009

29000 mi
Right Rear Hight Sensor Malfunction. 
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 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

34000 mi
suspension fault code, front lower bushing torn, and leaking... was replaced, as well as a rear height sensor. Regular 37K service performed. 
Land Rover LR3 in Indiana, United States
Sep 2009 - Sep 2011
Aug 2009

30000 mi

US $655
new front brake rotors and pads. Replaced front right control arm. Replaced front right brake caliper. Left driver's door exterior trim clips replaced. Replaced battery. Seat memory TSB. Transmission hard shift TSB. 30k mile scheduled service. 
Oct 2009

31000 mi

US $325
failed brake caliper needed replacement 
Jun 2010

50000 mi
Moisture condensation in right headlamp Buttons falling off radio 
Land Rover LR3 in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008

36000 mi
Transmission reflashed to eliminate surging. 
Land Rover LR3 in Iceland
Aug 2008 - Jun 2013
Jun 2010

40920 mi

$400
Replaced left and right steering rack spindle rod, outer ball joint assy and front lower ball joint. Wheel alignment. This was first repair of my LR3. 
Jun 2012

54560 mi
The computer changed automatically to low drive. Was not able to switch to high. Replaced battery and the problem was solved. 
Mar 2013

59520 mi

$120
Replaced lower front suspension bushing and wheel alignment. 
Land Rover LR3 in New York, United States
Mar 2009 - Jan 2015
May 2009

32000 mi
3rd row seat (tension while closed) bushing missing.  Upper tailgate cover loose. Brake light out. Warranty Items - Steering wheel airbag cover curl. 3rd row seat (tension while closed) bushing missing. Upper Tail gait cover loose. Brake light out. Front vent wont close. All items fixed or replaced. State Inspection 
Dec 2009

40000 mi

US $75
Air suspension fault. Speed limited to 30mph 
May 2010

46000 mi
FIXED - Rear Seat Heat, CD Player, & Hood Latch sensor  
Dec 2011

69000 mi

US $748
Replaced front control arms due to worn bushings 
Jun 2013

87000 mi

US $1288
Both rear ride height sensors, EAS computer, compressor 
Dec 2014

105000 mi

US $250
Thermostat housing replaced. It was leaking. 
Land Rover LR3 in Michigan, United States
Jan 2009 - Jan 2022
Feb 2009

40000 mi
HDC fault. HDC fault 
Mar 2009

43000 mi
Ashtray would not stay in the retracted position. 
Jul 2011

68000 mi
Rock put hole in Condenser 
Aug 2011

69000 mi
Rock went through AC condenser,replaced under warranty. Noise complaint on front differential, replaced under warranty 
Mar 2012

78000 mi

US $300
Bushing at shifter cable was rusty making it hard to move shift lever 
Aug 2013

92900 mi

US $260
Alignment shop noticed tie rod ends loose. The steering was tight prior to the fix, my wife who drives the LR3 had no complaints. After the fix constant steering corrections are required as if the LR3 is being moved back and forth by truck ruts. 
Dec 2014

112000 mi

US $460
Wheel bearing hub replaced and alignment performed. 
Oct 2015

118300 mi

US $38
Failed capacitor resulted in no start condition Car could not be towed since transmission stuck in park in garage thus could not be hoisted on to flatbed 
Land Rover LR3 in Maine, United States
Nov 2008 - Apr 2010
Jan 2009

19000 mi

US $435
Windshield washer tank. 
Feb 2009

21000 mi
Windshield washer tank fixed by dealer. 
Dec 2009

40000 mi
 Multiple check engine lights. 
Jan 2010

42000 mi
Left rear ABS sensor failed. 
Apr 2010

48000 mi
ball joints shot emission pump check engine light - no fault found. Sold LR3. 
Land Rover LR3 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2009 - Jul 2016
Dec 2009

49600 mi
Replaced windsheild (heater elements not working). Some interior clips. Lubed actuator for HVAC. Tighten tie rod ends. 
Mar 2011

67580 mi

C $2200
both front bearings /  CV shaft replaced / cv boot (other side) replaced. 
Dec 2011

72540 mi

C $135
Lower steering shaft universal joint starting to seize. Replacement part = $135 from dealership. Part not yet replaced as penetrating oil has freed up movement and it's too bloody cold right now to climb under the truck unless necessary! 
Jun 2012

83700 mi

C $300
Had dealer replace lower steering U-joint assembly. Started repair myself, but ran into awkward seized parts. 
Jul 2012

84200 mi

C $200
Front diff starting to whine at highway speed. Internet search reveals good be problem with diff, but to replace fluids first. Fluids replaced. Diff sounds better, but not silenced. 
Feb 2014

109900 mi
Replaced front upper control arms, rear sway and all bushings. Vehicle still functional, but handling was becoming sloppy - much better now 
Feb 2015

119700 mi
Corroded wire in engine bay caused intermittent failures of HDC , air suspension, ABS. 
Mar 2015

120280 mi

C $300
Seized caliper (rusted), resulting in disc/pad replacement. 
Jun 2015

124620 mi

C $1200
Replaced leaking AC compressor. Tried a self recharge first; lasted for about 2 weeks. 
Sep 2015

126480 mi

C $1000
Replaced air suspension compressor (poor performance), and compressor tank (leaking, leading to compressor failure). Ordered reman'd parts direct from China on Alibaba; even had LR stamps on them! 
Dec 2015

128340 mi
Front wheel bearings (one side had been done, but did both anyway). 
Jul 2016

133300 mi

C $180
Replaced broken rear stabilizer end links (one broken, did the pair). 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2009

47000 mi
squeaking while turning hard 
May 2010

57000 mi

US $300
rear trunk actuator failure 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Aug 2008 - Jul 2013
Sep 2008

43000 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."  Under warranty: Needed new steering wheel (leather was very worn) 
Mar 2009

48000 mi
Navigation wasn't working AND there was a leak in the roof when it rained. Problem turned out to be blocked drain pipes that led to a leak that ruined some of the wiring in the navigational system. 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. 
Jun 2009

50000 mi
80 miles after our warranty expired at 50K miles, the lift gate broke and the back would not open. Dealer said it had fewer than 50K miles so that Land Rover would pay to fix problem.  
Jan 2010

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. 
Dec 2010

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. 
Jul 2013

79000 mi

US $6000
Control arm broke Alternator and battery died at same time. Coolant sensor broken 
Land Rover LR3 in Texas, United States
Nov 2007 - Jul 2020
Mar 2011

61000 mi

US $1000
Replacement of front lower suspension bushings and re-alignment of wheels. 
Nov 2011

69000 mi

US $1835
Seal broke on the transmission. Replace for about $900. Also had the regular maintainance done and a new battery was required. 
Oct 2012

82200 mi

US $800
Rear Door Latch Faulty Expansion Bottle 
Apr 2014

104300 mi

US $620
Front Left Hub Bearing was replaced. 
Mar 2015

115000 mi
Emergency Brake Module. Ground fault. New switch. New water pump and plastic spider. New front shocks. New air compressor. 
Jul 2016

125500 mi

US $150
Brake sensor under brake pedal. 
Feb 2017

135000 mi

US $1000
Alternator went out. Car stopped. 
Land Rover LR3 in Washington, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

63000 mi
Dealer I traded it in to thought that the A/C compressor might have gone out. 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Dec 2014
May 2012

132500 mi

US $2100
Replace Front Differential Carrier Assembly, seals, fluids. 
Dec 2012

148000 mi

US $450
AC fan motor and resistor replaced 
Jan 2014

US $1700
Replaced 8 engine coils, plugs, battery 
Sep 2014

185000 mi
REAR TAILGATE LOCKED CLOSE. FAILURE OF ACTUATOR CABLE CONNECTOR FITTING. Holesaw access from interior accessed cable for forced opening and then disasembled tailgate for replace cheap metal connector with a large cotterpin, bent to fit. EZ 
Land Rover LR3 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

69000 mi
An issue with the Brake Switch was causing the Traction control, DSC, air suspension and cruise control to fault out. 
Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States
Sep 2016 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017

105000 mi
Timing chain failed and damaged valves and piston 
Land Rover LR3 in Washington, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008

16000 mi
Weird sound is heard from engine/front axle area when the engine runs at 1500 rpm. 
Land Rover LR3 in Kentucky, United States
Nov 2007 - Jul 2011
Jul 2007

8567 mi
Engine front cover 
Dec 2008

29000 mi
Check engine light. Code reader indicated code P0171, system lean bank 1. Dealer updated software in ecu. 
May 2010

49000 mi
AC was not very cold due to low refrigerant. Seal replaced and system recharged. 
Nov 2010

59000 mi

US $500
Not possible to do alignment because of worn tie rods.Tie rods replaced. 
Land Rover LR3 in New York, United States
Nov 2007 - Apr 2014
Sep 2007

17000 mi
Wiper blade separated from the arm 
Jun 2008

30000 mi
Vibration noticed after visit to old dealer. New dealer looked into the problem and stated it was a worn bearing in the front differential. Whole differential assembly replaced. Vibration noticed in front end at about 20 mph. Dealer looked into the problem and stated it was a worn bearing in the front differential. Whole differential assembly replaced under warranty. 
Feb 2009

43000 mi
Ride height sensor went bad on the front right side. 
Sep 2009

55000 mi

US $1000
Coolant hose leak replaced. Check engine light came on after repairs.  Lower intake needed to be removed to replace hose. On doing so, gaskets needed to be replaced to clear code. Found bad thermostat during these repairs. 
Aug 2011

95000 mi

US $1200
Rear hypoid bushings replaced. Steering linkage bushings replaced. Alignment. 
Dec 2011

98000 mi

US $1300
Rear axle seals leaking 
Apr 2013

120500 mi

US $1500
Transmission leak. New gasket replaced. Computer sensor for shifter bad. 
Mar 2014

132000 mi

US $300
The transmission fault came on along with several others to include the hazards coming on intermitently. The vehicle was stuck in one gear alao. There were 114 fault codes cleared with no problem found. 
Apr 2014

132000 mi
Transmission fault determined to be caused by the sensor inside the transmission. Dealer instructed that we would need a new transmission. Multiple other faults could not be determined until the transmission was replaced. 
Land Rover LR3 in Washington, United States
Sep 2010 - Aug 2012
May 2011

83300 mi
Oil pump replaced. 
Jan 2012

91000 mi

US $100
Mirror will not return to memory position after tilting sometimes 
Mar 2012

93000 mi
Mirror still not returning to memory position, less often but still does it. 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Nov 2007 - Aug 2013
Oct 2008

33000 mi
Air suspension fault. 
Feb 2009

36000 mi
Front Air vents making noise when adjusting temperature. 
Aug 2009

41000 mi
One of the coolant system's hoses started to leak. The bleed valve was replaced 
Dec 2009

44000 mi
The alternator had a bad bearing and needed to be replaced 
Oct 2012

75300 mi

US $1900
Bushings requirement replacement 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Nov 2008 - Aug 2014
Dec 2008

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. Requested a new update of the bluetooth module so that I could view my iphone's address book over bluetooth. Dealer replaced/updated software. It works now. 
Mar 2009

33000 mi
Cruise Control was prohibited at highway speeds intermittent. 33274 Clock Spring replaced. Problem solved. Air Conditioning would not blow cold. Low Freon tested. System recharged with two pounds freon. Good at 40 degrees. O-ring verified. Power Steering fluid level was low and making growling noises. Replaced both o-rings for the pressure and return hoses.  
Sep 2009

45000 mi
Tail hatch broke. Washer jet for right front window did not spray. 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) 
Dec 2009

46000 mi
Alarm continued to go off after service tried to fix it. They found a sensor in the hood was going off and they replaced it. Rear cargo door (bottom section) was misaligned during repair at the shop. New parts order and installed correctly (although the new button to release the latch is now a bit hard to push--still works fine). 
Sep 2010

59000 mi

US $370
Engine light lit. Took to an alternate Dealer. Unfortunately don't remember what they diagnosed, but it's fixed. Also had an oil change.  
Dec 2010

64000 mi

US $2000
Fuel injection clean out... 
Jun 2012

95000 mi

US $100
Shock system for rear lift gate broke loose from mount on rear right side. Shop drilled new hole and installed new mount. $50 
Nov 2013

119600 mi

US $500
Plastic air coolant passthrough right at the front of the engine (under the top plate) developed a crack. Replaced part. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover LR3 in Virginia, United States
Mar 2008 - Dec 2016
Apr 2008

29000 mi
Radio would randomly not produce sound. Software update applied. Wiper arm would seize and the wiper would not return in the rest spot. 
Oct 2008

35000 mi
Passenger side stop light. Blown passenger side stop light bulb. 
Nov 2009

39000 mi
steering wheel ordered steering wheel replaced 
Dec 2010

46000 mi

US $100
Rear door latch system broke. Could not open the trunk anymore.  
Land Rover LR3 in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
Jul 2011

90520 mi
rear door window rear window door 
Jul 2012

131440 mi

C $1100
suspension compressor 
Land Rover LR3 in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2014 - May 2018
Jul 2014

81000 mi

US $1200
Control arm bushings inner and outer tie rods. End links and new hardware 
Sep 2014

83000 mi

US $400
Wheel bearing passenger side 
Mar 2018

116000 mi

US $2100
Drive belts, pulley, crank pulley,  rear driveshaft, diff seals, 
Land Rover LR3 in West Virginia, United States
Sep 2010 - Nov 2010
Sep 2010

28200 mi

US $950
brake pads and rotors replaced 
Oct 2010

28500 mi

US $990
Replace air compressor that runs the suspension system Replace air compressor that runs the suspension system 
Nov 2010

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. 
Land Rover LR3 in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2015 - Jan 2022
Dec 2016

58280 mi

C $1300
Replaced air shocks to coil and struts. Replaced fan blower and resistor blower. 
Land Rover LR3 in Mississippi, United States
Feb 2008 - Aug 2011
Jun 2008

23000 mi

US $5
Left brake light went out. Swapped it with a new one. 
Dec 2008

29000 mi
Low coolant level warning comes on but coolant level is fine. Was told it was fixed, it was not. Was also told I need brakes, tires and air filter. I'd just installed permenant air filter and brakes and tires were fine. Not happy. 
Aug 2009

35000 mi
The LR3 has variable height. Suspension compressor went out, was replaced under warranty with no problems. 
Land Rover LR3 in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2009 - Jan 2012
Mar 2010

58900 mi
Ashtray popped out and won't go back in. Not a big problem, I'm living with it. 
Land Rover LR3 in New York, United States
Feb 2015 - Jul 2015
Mar 2015

110000 mi
The Land Rover died! Transmission went and would only go into reverse. Getting estimates at this time to see if worth repairing or selling. 
Jun 2015

110000 mi

US $1200
Upon doing my research and trying to figure out why my $50,000 car won't move, it is the shifter! I guess this is a common problem among Land Rovers and they sell the shift kit like "HOT CAKES." 
Land Rover LR3 in Virginia, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2017
Nov 2009

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. Driver side rear tailgate retaining/retracting cable frayed, caught in door lock, preventing lower door from releasing from upper door. Driver side, third row seatbelt would not retract. Something was released or reset by dealer and it works fine now. 
Jun 2010

28000 mi
Annual inspection found a loose tie-rod end. Warranty replaced tie-rod and paid for alignment. Also replaced defective CD player and performed routine maintenance at no cost to owner.  
Jun 2012

40000 mi
My car has to pass a Virginia state inspection. This year again had to replace the windshield, but this time no sign of cause, just appeared one morning. It also appeared to have been replaced at least once before I bought it. 
Sep 2014

48000 mi

US $218
Upper control arm (driver side) was bent, replaced. Compressor mount broken, leak in system requiring te-calibration of air-ride control system. Rear hatch cable-end broken with hatch closed. Hatch upper-half would not open. 
Land Rover LR3 in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2012 - Oct 2014
Apr 2013

76880 mi

C $450
REPLACED DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL BRG/HUB ASSEMBLY FUEL DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH PROPERLY 
Oct 2014

84940 mi
Key Fobs not working, Assumed battery dead in key fob, Batteries were good, found a corroded wire connector in main wire harness passenger side floor full of water causing corrosion to separate connector. Green/white wires split. key fob ok 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

Land Rover LR3 in Washington, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017

83000 mi

US $1100
Replaced Lower Control Arms, Upgraded the bushings to authentic, and replaced the front hubs 
Dec 2017

95000 mi

US $1200
Alternator failed - no need to replace the battery 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Land Rover LR3 in Great Britain
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008

21000 mi
Rear pdc fault 2 sensors replaced. 
Feb 2009

29000 mi
Anti roll bar bushes replaced. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automated manual 4WD

Land Rover LR3 in Norway
May 2008 - Jun 2011

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4-door

Engine not specified

Land Rover LR3 in South Africa
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

49600 mi
Needed air suspension compressor replaced due to leaking unit 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Land Rover LR3 in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2007 - Feb 2008
Feb 2008

24000 mi
Broken plastic seat release. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Land Rover LR3 in Ohio, United States
Mar 2012 - Aug 2015
Apr 2012

62300 mi
low gear not engaging 
Jan 2013

US $1500
Air suspension failure. Replacement of compressor and mode switch. Replacing the switch also corrected the issue of low gear not engaging. 
Aug 2015

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. Air bag light on. Wires to driver's seat belt receiver damaged. Replacing receptacle. All airbags off when error is received. Drive would not stay engaged. Bushings too warn. 

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2005.5 Land Rover LR3 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Land Rover LR3 in Ireland
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008

45880 mi
Remote key fob would not open car. New key was ordered under manufacturers warranty and reprogrammed. 

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2005 Land Rover LR3

Engine not specified

Land Rover LR3 in Texas, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Aug 2012

58600 mi

US $800
Air suspension repair 
Land Rover LR3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

31000 mi
Car just went dead, battery less than one week old,replaced by dealer. Cant replicate problem. Sunroof leak since delivery, still cant fix. 
Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Dec 2007

40000 mi
 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

27000 mi
Cruise control works intermittently 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Jul 2007 - Jul 2012
Aug 2007

48000 mi
Broken handle on center interior storage console. Exterior trim one side door came unglued. Tail light out. Car had serious hesitation after coming to a rolling stop...jerked after a slow roling stop and having someone push on the gas pedal. Needed a software update and problem was solved. 
Jun 2008

58000 mi
Rear window motor was replaced. 
Apr 2009

71000 mi

US $250
Emergency brake was squealing VERY loudly every time it was engaged.  The rear wiper stopped working. 
Jun 2011

75000 mi
Radio stopped working but not covered under extended warranty. Have decided to just drive this truck into the ground without repairing any further items. 
Jul 2012

90000 mi
Rear gate lower portion is locked and will not unlock. Rear passenger window will not go up or down. 
Land Rover LR3 in Indiana, United States
Aug 2014 - Oct 2015
Aug 2014

143000 mi

US $800
air compressor failing for suspension. replaced compressor and relay rear latch assembly not functioning 
Oct 2015

168000 mi

US $700
Thermostat 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Aug 2017 - Jul 2023
Nov 2017

115000 mi

US $40
Replaced coolant overflow container as coolant level sensor float was no longer working. Updated instrument cluster firmware to re-enable coolant low warning. 
Apr 2018

119000 mi

US $291
Leaking transmission electronic connector sleeve. Replaced fluid, fluid pan, filter and sleeve. 
Nov 2021

143000 mi

US $190
Right rear door causing false alarm activation. Replaced door lock mechanism. Occasional warning light on parking brake activation. Code indicates problem with activation switch. Replaced parking brake switch. 
Jan 2022

144000 mi
Audio system no longer working. Found cable slipped from Bluetooth module. Repaired. 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
Oct 2011

45000 mi

US $3
Replaced two missing bolts on front skid plate. 
Jan 2012

US $3055
No sound coming out of speakers (via radio, CD, nav, or voice) Leaking power steering rack Intermittent 'system failure' message at start-up Oil pressure light came on intermittently Check engine light -- oxygen sensor codes Throttle actuation would go up and down at partial throttle 
Land Rover LR3 in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2007 - Aug 2013
Jan 2007

63000 mi
19.cd changer cycling when not in use I think I got everything. LandRover refuses to buy this vehicle back 
Feb 2013

79900 mi
Driver seat heat element 
Jun 2013

82000 mi

US $900
Rear brake pads rotors emergency brakes after emergency brake disintegrated while 300 miles away from home left front wheel bearing 
Land Rover LR3 in Florida, United States
Aug 2009 - Dec 2013
Jan 2012

84800 mi

US $4000
interior leak,replaced wiring,carpet,modulars,and compressor 
Land Rover LR3 in Singapore
Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2009

34100 mi
Suspension Air compressor changed 
Jun 2010

50220 mi

$250
Whining sound from engine... Told belt tensioner..which was replaced.. 
Sep 2010

55180 mi

$1000
Alternator failed. 
Apr 2011

58900 mi

$2000
Air suspension problems...after 4 weeks no solution so far. 
May 2011

58900 mi

$8000
Air suspension issues sorted out after $10k. 
Jun 2011

58900 mi

$1000
The dealer here (in Singapore) was UNABLE to get a wheel bearing for the car and I sold her unrepaired and ordered the part myself from UK and delivered to new owner as a gift. 
Land Rover LR3 in Virginia, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2009

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. 
Jul 2009

59000 mi

US $1300
replaced front lower control bushing with control arms. also, the shop had to apply tremendous pressure to remove hub. 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Mar 2020
Aug 2012

95100 mi

US $1600
ball joint worn out. 
Mar 2013

104000 mi

US $3500
bushing alternator bearing failed, replaced leaking coolant overflow tank, replaced thermostat and leaking housing. 
Mar 2014

124000 mi

US $1500
compressor was going bad, replaced. 
Apr 2017

151000 mi

US $2800
Changed all hoses because of their age. Preventive fuel injector cleaning, replaced all four tires and alignment, oil change, replaced broken water drain line from sunroof. 
Aug 2017

156000 mi

US $2200
Front differential 
Land Rover LR3 in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2010 - Mar 2012
Apr 2010

42270 mi
Routine Service 
Dec 2010

56420 mi

C $1900
Dealer recommended R&R lower ball joints, sway bar bushings F&R. Ext warranty? Premature ball joint wear issue with early mod 3s, Sports. Class action suit in US for tire wear. Repl joints fix this prob, am told by independent Rover shop. R&R lower control arms (ball joints, bushings), 4whl alignment, Replace suspension compressor, update software, replace 4 tires (premature wear from suspension play) $1500 including duty. 
Jul 2011

69620 mi

C $500
Update software, replace relay, replace suspension pump (warranty - damaged by faulty relay) Update software, replace relay, replace suspension pump (warranty - damaged by faulty relay) - $300 
Jan 2012

76260 mi

C $700
Air suspension issue. Air reservoir had small leak, additional small parts replaced, pump replaced under warranty. Backup sensor damaged by parking lot bump, replaced. Software upgrade. 
Land Rover LR3 in Michigan, United States
Feb 2008 - May 2012
Jun 2010

72000 mi

US $200
new air compressor rear windshield wiper motor 
Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States
Jan 2009 - Dec 2012
Apr 2009

40000 mi
Check engine light came on after oil change. When it came on I looked under hood and noticed that the oil fill cap was not on. Took back to mechanic, he found the oil cap and put it on, no further problems. 
Sep 2009

43000 mi
Check brake pads warning light came on. Shop said brake pads and brake system fine. Probably a problem with the sensor. Since car under warranty will take to dealer to get warning system repaired. 
Nov 2009

46000 mi

US $100
Brake pad sensor indicated change pads, bad sensor had been damaged by shop that last replaced brake pads (prior to my purchase), this part was not covered by warranty. Intermittent transmission fault indication on computer, mechanic found evidence of corrosion in transmission computer, ordered and replaced transmission computer One of the two keys broke, replaced key and reprogrammed vehicle to accept the new key. 
Apr 2011

61300 mi
Suspension fault light comes on intermitently, when it is on the suspension can not be placed in the off road height. Dealer could not find cause, they said to bring it back and they would attempt to find again. Drives fine on road. 
Nov 2011

66000 mi

US $529
Suspension fault light was coming on after about 2 min of driving. Up to that point the air suspension worked, then it would no longer work. Replaced suspension air pump with new part, problem hasn't returned. 
Apr 2012

66000 mi
Took in because of engine fault light, code said it was a bad thermostat, but shop can't get part, only dealer can, so no repair attempted. Will repair before weather turns cold again, computer code cleared. 
May 2012

66000 mi

US $50
Previously reported thermostat issue was corrected. Ordered new LR thermostat and gasket on line, cost $50. Instructions/required tools were on a LR Forum, and easy to follow. Repair took less than 45 min not including time to gather tool. 
Dec 2012

68000 mi
Rear window wiper failed after a period of intermittently working. 
Land Rover LR3 in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2013
Dec 2008

67000 mi

US $1300
Clockspring broke in steering column--my car determined to be outside recalled vehicle range. 
Jun 2009

71000 mi

US $1400
Tie rods wore out--replaced. Fuel pump broke--replaced. Windshield leaking; re-sealed. 
Aug 2009

80000 mi

US $1100
Leak in coolant system. 
Jun 2010

89000 mi

US $1000
Rear windshield wiper motors/gears re-lubed. The $1000 price included the 90,000 mile service. 
Aug 2010

91000 mi

US $1400
Compressor for air suspension was throwing faults--slowly dying. 
Nov 2010

94000 mi

US $650
Tailgate wouldn't unlock (again). Broke an interior handle for deploying rear seats--my fault. 
Mar 2011

100000 mi

US $2500
Tie rods/control arms--front only. 
Jul 2011

105000 mi

US $2400
Air vent was sqeaky and then totally failed to open; replaced problematic vent. 
Mar 2013

130000 mi

US $2000
Corrosion relating to air suspension; cleaned and electrical parts replaced. 
Land Rover LR3 in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2012
Jul 2011

65000 mi

US $200
air compressor for suspension had to be replaced. 
Land Rover LR3 in New Hampshire, United States
- May 2008
May 2008

38100 mi

US $100
Broken wing mirror (right side). Also damaged pre-tension sensor for airbag (that was covered by warranty). 
Land Rover LR3 in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2011 - Oct 2015
May 2011

110980 mi
Air Suspension light, transmission system fault light, engine system fault light, BRAKES light, PARK BREAK light, DSC fault light, HDC fault, TRC fault light, TRANSMISSION FAULT STOP VEHICLE message come and go. Not yet fixed. 
Oct 2011

113920 mi

C $140
Amber park brake light and transmission system fault message. Dealer did diagnostics, problem was parking brake control module and electrical switch for transmission. Told would require 4 hours diag time @ $120/hr, no immediate need to fix, so didn't. 
Apr 2012

123780 mi
A cable connecting gear selector and transmission had to be tightened, repaired at home in my own laneway. 
Land Rover LR3 in Ohio, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2011
Sep 2008

20000 mi

US $215
Transmision problem reported by computer, a software update performed. 
Dec 2008

23000 mi
Sunroof would not open, shop said they performed a software update that fixed the problem. 
Sep 2009

39000 mi

US $280
Parking brake locked on, also needed a new battery 
Land Rover LR3 in Virginia, United States
Sep 2013 - Dec 2014
Feb 2014

155000 mi

US $50
Squealing noise when backing up at low speed and the steering wheel is turned. 
Land Rover LR3 in California, United States
Jul 2007 - Jan 2022
Nov 2007

59000 mi

US $300
Replace Front Lower Bushings Replace Front Windshield as Defroster was defective. Only cleared portions of windshield. Height Sensor went bad causing HDC errors. Thermostat gave error message to computer so it was replaced. 
Jan 2008

62000 mi

US $360
Replace Ambient Air Sensor. Rewire sensor wiring on left front wheel to suspension sensor. Attributed to offroad use of vehicle and large tires. Cost includes $100 extended warranty deductible. 
Apr 2008

68000 mi

US $175
Replace Right Front Shock. 
May 2008

68000 mi

US $400
Replace upper control arm bushings. 
Sep 2008

75000 mi

US $1000
Replace suspension air Compressor. Software update for Nav/Audio System. Flush and replace dirty brake fluid. 
Jan 2009

80000 mi

US $400
Replace sunroof slide rails that were cracked. 
Apr 2009

85000 mi

US $1200
Replace Parking Brake Control module. Replace rear control arm bushings and rear lower control arms due to corrosion in the bushing cup of the control arms. 
Sep 2009

93000 mi

US $600
Transmission jerky at downshift. Dealer found ECU software out of date. Transmission software ok. Replace sunroof rails for second time. First time replaced was January 2009. Low Coolant indicator on screen caused by defective sensor in coolant tank. Tank replaced. Lower cooling hose had minor leak and hose had to be replaced. 
Dec 2009

97000 mi
Sunroof replacement out of adjustment and had to be realigned. 
Feb 2010

100000 mi

US $100
Windshield Washer Pump had to be replaced. Gasoline Door latch would not lock. Had to replace parts. Parts ordered and had to return for installation. 
Apr 2010

102000 mi
Ignition Switch broke...key would not turn in ignition. Parts ordered. Vehicle left at dealership. Without vehicle for estimated 10 days. 
May 2010

102000 mi

US $1050
Ignition Switch and Driver Door locks replaced with new cylinders and keys 
Oct 2010

110000 mi

US $1700
Replace Front upper and lower control arm bushings. 
Nov 2010

111500 mi

US $1700
New Alternator Right front shock replaced 
Apr 2011

120000 mi

US $780
Replace brake pads front and rear, oil lube, replace burned out brake light. 
Aug 2011

124200 mi

US $5000
Blown Head Gaskets...required replacement of several valves & guides...replacement of radiator...bleed valve on top of engine, hoses, engine flush. 
Jan 2012

130000 mi

US $250
Suspension Air Pump bracket broken. 
Sep 2012

142000 mi

US $875
Rebuild transmission and torque converter. Clutches and other parts worn. After rebuild of transmission, had to replace the transmission solenoid for 1-2 shift. Would have been done at same time as transmission, but not in stock. 
Jul 2013

156000 mi

US $1200
3 of 4 height sensors went out while offroad. Required 200 mi tow to nearest dealer. Dealer ordered parts overnight and replaced all 4 sensors. 
Sep 2013

158000 mi

US $3400
Sway Bar Linkage Bent, causing damage to right air shock, upper control arm and ball joint. Replaced ball joint, control arm linkage, air shock, upper control arm and compressor. 
Nov 2014

168000 mi

US $2400
Replace rear air-shocks 
Mar 2015

169000 mi

US $2200
Replace Suspension Control Module and left rear height sensor. Replace left front shock unit 
May 2016

173900 mi

US $1400
Replace Front Lower Control Arms. 
Aug 2017

177500 mi

US $250
Parking Sensor Sounder stopped working. Replaced with OEM part. Radio Screen went blank. Purchased used replacement radio on Ebay. Installed Replacement radio, discovered CD player on replacement did not work properly. Removed face plate from replacement and put on original radio and installed. Unit working properly now. 
Apr 2018

179500 mi

US $1700
Replace Upper Front Control Arms & Bushings Replace Coolant Tank with bad sensor Heat Shield under engine needed replacement 
Oct 2021

201000 mi

US $7000
Replace Engine Mounts Replace Right air shock, upper control arm and control arm linkage 
Land Rover LR3 in Netherlands
Jun 2009 - Dec 2015
Dec 2010

49600 mi

€100
wheel speed sensor stopped working. Causing severall systems to go down. 
Jan 2011

52700 mi

€200
Changed out worn suspension parts. These are wear items but a little early at 85000 km I think. 
May 2011

60140 mi

€70
Changed wheelbearing right front 
Jul 2012

69640 mi

€120
U joint is steering rod became stiff after a few months of almost no use 
Feb 2013

74580 mi
Fuel went to empty. Cause: damaged wire. 
Jun 2013

78740 mi

€400
Leak in condensor. So replaced. 
Land Rover LR3 in Idaho, United States
May 2008 - Aug 2016
Jun 2008

41000 mi
Plastic battery tray had broken. 
Nov 2008

46000 mi
Suspension fault warning light came on three separate times while off road, lifted and in low range. Dealer performed software updates. Stay tuned.  
Jun 2010

55000 mi

US $100
center console "jockey box" had become loose. successful reattachment (bolt/nut) 
Oct 2010

57000 mi

US $500
error in transmission control system. Fault codes have not lead to successful identification and repair of the issue. For now, will leave it as is. I would repair if I felt more certain that the problem had been accurately identified. 
Nov 2010

57000 mi

US $3200
Rear locking differential (actually LSD) would not calibrate, causing fault code. Traced to the differential, not the locking mechanism. Replaced with Land Rover reman rear diff. Fault codes gone. $$$$$ 
Jan 2013

72200 mi

US $1200
control arms and tie rods replaced 
May 2016

86000 mi

US $400
purge valve needed to be replaced 
Land Rover LR3 in Illinois, United States
Mar 2013 - May 2013
May 2013

100000 mi

US $100
Blew Air line house going to the front valve blocks 
Land Rover LR3 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2011 - Oct 2012
Jul 2011

115000 mi
Had to tighten the suspension 
Oct 2012

133000 mi

US $465
Check Engine light came one with teh code of lean fuel mixture. Dealer had to replace the MAF sensor and update the ECM software to correct. 
Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States
Aug 2010 - Jul 2018
Jan 2016

153000 mi

US $600
Suspension problem (front sensor) Slow transmission leak, required pan removal. 
Mar 2018

212000 mi

US $2400
Replace sensors and other front end work 
Land Rover LR3 in North Dakota, United States
Jul 2016 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018

110000 mi

US $500
Front wheel bearings replaced at a cost of $250 each. Done myself. 
Land Rover LR3 in Georgia, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

146000 mi

US $550
Replace lower control arms (L and R) as a result of worn control arm bushings Replace coolant expansion tank Replace rear parking sensor speaker 
Land Rover LR3 in Georgia, United States
Aug 2007 - Mar 2012
Dec 2008

44000 mi
Multiple suspension faults, been in shop repeatedly over last 6 months. Dealer determined electrical wire coating rubbed off and causing faults for last repair. Multiple other fixes prior to wire discovery. 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover LR3 in Netherlands
Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

18600 mi
Update IDS 1.15.10 was superb for the transmission of my LR3 V6 4.0 I uploaded / installed it myself. 
Apr 2009

19840 mi
sunroof rails were cracked, replaced under warranty 
Jun 2009

22320 mi
replaced rear differential 
Land Rover LR3 in Illinois, United States
Aug 2014 - Mar 2015
Nov 2014

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. 
Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

37000 mi
A/C / heater fan not working. Itentified relay faulty. Replaced relay - no further problems. 
Land Rover LR3 in Poland
Apr 2009 - Sep 2012
Jun 2010

37200 mi
the car was lowered after start driving and must been reset to get normal height back.  
Dec 2010

37200 mi
during cornering on parking the steering wheel was stuck at the end of cornering for a while... it was felt like something was stopping steering wheel. 
Sep 2011

52700 mi

$2340
compressor of AC was replaced 
Mar 2012

54560 mi

$500
cooler of AC and compressor of AC replaced 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Land Rover LR3 in New South Wales, Australia
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

32240 mi
LOOSE NUT ON SWAY BAR 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Land Rover LR3 in New York, United States
Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007

9000 mi
Fuel tank replaced. Software update to fix jerky acceleration. 
Land Rover LR3 in New York, United States
Oct 2007 - Jun 2008
Jan 2008

19000 mi
Moon roof motor died, tires worn out due to poor alignment. Engine light on (reset to fix). 
Land Rover LR3 in Oregon, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008

39000 mi
Drivers door seal cracked/leaked. 

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2004.5 Land Rover LR3 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

Land Rover LR3 in Great Britain
Feb 2008 - Mar 2012
Jul 2008

37000 mi
Defective EPB switch. 
Nov 2008

41000 mi

£300
Required new seat ECU. 
Dec 2009

51000 mi

£300
Suspension compressor failed 
Feb 2011

64300 mi

£50
Turbo intercooler hose split 
Dec 2011

71000 mi

£80
Hand brake malfunction, clean and adjust parking brake assembly. 

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