2008 Land Rover LR3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LR3 years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Land Rover LR3. That ranks 4th out of 5 LR3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 51,750 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 3 | 38% | 51,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 13% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 13% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Land Rover LR3 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Land Rover LR3.
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.
The fuel tank is structurally compromised due to premature deterioration of the component holding it in place on the vehicle including the tank guard rusting through.
Stationary - one of the electronic control module is not communicating with some of the parts. Not sure if this is software upgrade required or what the issue might be.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 land rover lr3. While driving various speeds, the "vehicle fault system shutting down" indicator illuminated and the instrument panel began to malfunction. The contact stated that several codes could be seen using a diagnostic device. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
On 3/11/14 the suspension warning light came on the dash. I took it to a local auto repair shop who had the diagnostic equipment for land rover (the closest dealer is 3 hrs away). The diagnostic indicated that the compressor for level control was faulty. The diagnostic indicated "recommend…
While operating my land rover lr3 at normal highway speed, approximately 55-65 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost all power to the eas (electronic air suspension). When this happened the vehicle lost all pressure in air system which maintained a safe ride height and stable handling. Once the vehicle…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Land Rover LR3?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Land Rover LR3?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.