Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | −82% | — | Suspension | Good |
| 2007 | 17 | −71% | — | Transmission | Good |
| 2006 | 51 | 3.5× | 5 | Suspension | Avoid |
| 2005 | 96 | 5.9× | 4 | Suspension | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median LR3 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Land Rover LR3 problems
Latest Land Rover LR3 recalls
Steering › Column
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.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
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.
Remedy: 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
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.
Remedy: 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.
Power train › Automatic transmission
Certain sport utility vehicles May have been manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2005. Owners May contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Seat belts
Certain sport utility vehicles May have been built with a incorrectly built seat belt buckle mountings.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the second row left hand seat belt buckle free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2005. Owners May contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Land Rover LR3 should you avoid?
2005 and 2006 — these years have the most complaints relative to other LR3 years at the same age, led by suspension problems in the 2005.
What is the best year for the Land Rover LR3?
2008 has the fewest complaints compared with other LR3 years at the same age, followed by 2007. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Land Rover LR3 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the suspension (39), electrical system (29) and transmission & drivetrain (27). Suspension complaints peak in the 2005 model year.
How many recalls has the Land Rover LR3 had?
6 recalls across 2005–2008. The model year with the most is 2006. See all Land Rover LR3 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.