Land Rover LR3 Problems by Year
Land Rover LR3 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical LR3 year: 2005, 2006. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 LR3: 96 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2006 LR3: 51 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2007 LR3: 17 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Land Rover LR3 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 40 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 28 | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 25 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Land Rover LR3 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 LR3 | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2008 LR3 | 8 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2007 LR3 | 17 | 0 | — | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2006 LR3 | 51 | 5 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 LR3 | 96 | 4 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Land Rover LR3 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2005 (96), 2006 (51) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical LR3 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Land Rover LR3?
Suspension, with 40 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Land Rover LR3 have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.