2005 Land Rover LR3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LR3 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Land Rover LR3. That is the most of any LR3 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (20 complaints, 21%), typically at around 21,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 96owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Land Rover LR3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 20 | 21% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 20% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 17% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 16% | 9,750 | — | — |
| Tires | 15 | 16% | 25,300 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 10% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 7% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 6% | 61,701 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 5% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 3% | 105,296 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 3% | 60,178 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 3% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2% | 24,114 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 171,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 120,455 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 93,260 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 10,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Land Rover LR3 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:column
Problem: Land rover is recalling 37,142 my 2005-2006 lr3 and range rover sport vehicles. Relative motion between the steering wheel hub and/or the steering column cowl with the clockspring, which includes the driver side air bag circuitry, could result in fracturing of the air bag wiring connection. If an air bag wire fractures, the srs warning light will illuminate on the instrument cluster. The srs warning light indicates to the driver that there is a concern with the srs system in the vehicle and that immediate repair is necessary.
Risk: If the srs warning light is ignored and a vehicle crash of sufficient severity to command deployment of the driver's air bag occurs, the air bag module may not deploy in the intended manner. The condition may result in the deployment of only one stage of the dual stage driver's air bag or the air bag may not deploy at all increasing the risk of serious injuries to the driver.
Fix: Dealers will insert 1mm spacers between the lower left hand side of the column switch mounting point and the column lock to improve the alignment of the column switch. Two foam pads will also be fitted to the top of the steering column switch gear to provide assured clearance between the cowl and the clockspring face. The recall began on july 30, 2008. Owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: Some sport utility vehicles may have fuel tanks that contain an internal breather pipe that was not made to specification. This could result in excessive swelling and cracking of a grommet and subsequent detachment of the breather pipe from a connector tube. When the fuel level in the tank is above the level of the detached joint, fuel may then enter the breather pipe and excess fuel may be discharged onto the ground.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tanks. The recall began on march 12, 2007. Owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' when the ignition is switched off, after a period of time, it is possible to remove the ignition key when the transmission shift lever is not in park.
Risk: This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the driveline control transfer box electronic control unit (ecu) with revised software. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Owners may contact land rover at 1-201-818-8500.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: Some sport utility vehicles may have fuel tanks that contain an internal breather pipe that was not made to specification. This could result in excessive swelling and cracking of a grommet and subsequent detachment of the breather pipe from a connector tube. When the fuel level in the tank is above the level of the detached joint, fuel may then enter the breather pipe.
Risk: The driver may notice fuel odor, drivability concerns such as hesitation, misfire, stalling, rough running, or difficulty in starting and the 'check engine' light may be illuminated. If the amount of fuel flowing into the breather pipe reaches the vapor canister and exceeds its capacity, the excess fuel may be discharged onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tanks. The recall began on october 24, 2005. Owners may contact land rover at 1-800-637-6837.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After a heavy rainstorm in [XXX] , my 2005 Land Rover LR3 experienced catastrophic water intrusion through the A-pillar design flaw documented in Land Roverâs own TSB LA501-007. When I opened the passenger door, ~1.5 inches of water poured out. Immediately afterward, the vehicle developed…
Others of same model and year were recalled and mine was not, despite having same issue with airbag fault in steering column
Since purchasing my second hand 2005 land rover lr3 in 2013, i have had problems with the fuel system. I experience drivability concerns such as hesitation, misfire, stalling, rough running, and difficulty in starting, and the 'check engine' light is almost always illuminated. I have been concerned…
The air ride suspension is totally dead. There was a recall years ago but i didnt get it done. Now when i search recalls its not there, because someone thinks the work was completed. That is simply false. I can barely drive this vehicle now because the left side dropped due to air suspension. The…
Shoulder bracket manufacturing defect, all years, probably lr4 as well as eoropean and international models discovery 3 and 4, range rover sport casting splits and cracks at multiple points around bolt hole over time. 4 of 4 units i inspected with similarr failure. There was no incident, frayed…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Land Rover LR3?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Land Rover LR3?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Land Rover LR3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LR3 model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.