Most common 2006 Land Rover LR3 problems
Share of the 51 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Land Rover LR3 complaints by model year
Best LR3 years: 2008, 2007. Years to avoid: 2005, 2006. Compare all years →
2006 Land Rover LR3 recalls (5)
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.
What 2006 Land Rover LR3 owners say
Suspension
Tl contact owns a 2006 Land Rover LR3. The contact stated that the compressor for the air suspension had been replaced three times on her vehicle. A week after the most recent repair, the vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway. The fire department extinguished the fire and a report was filed. There were no injuries and the vehicle was destroyed. The fire department and insurance company stated that the air compressor caused the fire. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 05/18/09. Updated 05/20/09.
Suspension fault light comes on when driving. Vehicle moves up and down. I have seen more than numerous complaints on the air compressor and faulty sensors. Why aren't they being repaired by Land Rover. A vehicle of this type and cost should not have this problem. Are they waiting for time to run out?
Wheels & tires
Uneven tire wear at 9000 miles. Loud noise in cabin. I contacted the dealer to check the alignment as there is a TSB on this and was told "the Goodyear tires are just not good" I have never seen a tire wear only on the inside edge because the tire is bad. Looks related to the air suspension and toe to me. But they wont fix it, they told me to go buy new tires. I just paid 55K for the truck and 6 mos later they want me to buy good tires????
Uneven tire wear on the 2006 Land Rover LR3, Land Rover knows there is a defect but has done nothing to repair. I am on my 3rd set of tires and my lr LR3 only has 40,000 miles. After doing research, there seems to be a lot of consumers with the same problem. Land Rover just gives me excuse after excuse and I have to pay for the new tires and an alignment. The wear on the tire is so severe it can be really dangerous on the roads.
Electrical system
While on the highway in slow traffic, electronic park brake failure first warning flashed and engine suddenly lost power all lights then gradually appearing with a transmission warning next etc etc. Luckily I was near an exit where I waited on a tow. I then while waiting noticed that my trans selector can move out of park with the key in my hand. My complaint is principally that Land Rover will not sympathize with me on the fact that because of such a safety hazard that their relevant recalls should extend until the system is fixed properly and not just until the warentee is over.
Fault with sunroof drain tubes. Tubes become either blocked or eroded, and water leaking into the driver and passenger floorboard. Under the driver's side floor are many electrical wires. As a result of water accumulating under floor, electrical functions of car might fail such as navigation failure, voice command, keyless entry. Car also failed to move from parked position as a result of the water destroying sensors. Cost over $800.00 to replace the sensor.
2006 Land Rover LR3 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 18 / 14 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Land Rover LR3 a good car?
Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 LR3 rates avoid: 3.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the LR3 at the same age. It is one of the LR3 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Land Rover LR3?
The suspension — 14 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about rear. Next are the wheels & tires (9) and electrical system (8).
How many recalls does the 2006 Land Rover LR3 have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2006 Land Rover LR3, the most recent from June 4, 2008 (column). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Land Rover LR3?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008 and 2007. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005 and 2006. See the full Land Rover LR3 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Land Rover LR3 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 39,000 miles; 51% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.