NHTSA Data Explorer

Land Rover LR3

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

175

Active records

Recalls

7

Active records

TSBs

161

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

5

Crashes

3

Fires

2

Top reported issues — Land Rover LR3

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Condition issue

76

Operating state

37

Reporting mechanism

27

Fluid issue

20

Engine behavior

18

Noise

18

Ride/handling behavior

14

Performance issue

13

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

13

Access/entry issue

11

Braking behavior

11

Safety restraint issue

10

Driver assistance issue

6

Steering behavior

6

Electrical issue

5

Vibration/harshness

5

Infotainment behavior

4

Smell

3

Recent change

2

Starting behavior

2

Communication/network issue

1

Lighting behavior

1

Safety restraint behavior

1

Thermal issue

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2008 LAND ROVER LR3

Filed Jan 22, 2026


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.

2009 LAND ROVER LR3

Filed Oct 25, 2025


Shortly after purchase the dash board begain to display warning lights. Then suspension warnings. The pump for the air bag suspension stopped working. The cars ride height was bellow the bumpers & seemingly had no shock activity. I stoped driving it because it said i could cause extensive damage if it continued to be on the road. I replaced the pump/compressor & it appeared to have been fixed. About 3 weeks later, the same thing happened & the new compressor stopped adjusting ride height. The…

2005 LAND ROVER LR3

Filed Sep 24, 2025


After a heavy rainstorm in [XXX] , my 2005 Land Rover LR3 experienced catastrophic water intrusion through the A-pillar design flaw documented in Land Rover’s own TSB LA501-007. When I opened the passenger door, ~1.5 inches of water poured out. Immediately afterward, the vehicle developed multiple failures: flickering lights, radio inoperative, driver’s window stuck, ABS warning lights illuminated, “Transmission Fault” error displayed, and the air suspension automatically lowered into its…

2006 LAND ROVER LR3

Filed Apr 11, 2025


HOC SYSTEM NOT AVAILABLE. TRANSMISSION FAULT STEERING WHEEL SUSPENSION

2007 LAND ROVER LR3

Filed Jun 12, 2023


The contact owns a 2007 Land Rover LR3. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, there was a delay in the vehicle responding. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact aggressively depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was…

2006 LAND ROVER LR3

Filed Aug 31, 2022


2 injured

The sunroof shattered when a door was opened. Vehicle was not in motion. Tiny shards of glass fell all over front seats and console of vehicle and continued to fall while driving home.

2005 LAND ROVER LR3

Filed Jul 20, 2022


Others of same model and year were recalled and mine was not, despite having same issue with airbag fault in steering column

2007 LAND ROVER LR3

Filed May 26, 2022


As electrical harness issue as described in NHTSA Reference #10056417, the suspension fails and dash reports suspension fault, leading to a suspension that is extremely unstable and could cause vehicle to roll over even at low speeds less than 30 MPH. My safety and the safety of nearby drivers was at risk while driving in a construction area near my home. I had to make an emergency erratic stop, once the suspension started bucking wildly after hitting a minor bump on the street, almost…

2009 LAND ROVER LR3

Filed Feb 10, 2020


TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LAND ROVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, WATER WOULD ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CARPET WAS SOAKED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE WHERE THE WATER WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO CONCERNED THAT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED BY WATER INTRUSION INTO UNSEALED ELECTRICAL PORTS OR PLUGS. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE…

2007 LAND ROVER LR3

Filed Jan 14, 2020


OUR VEHICLE THROWS A CODE THAT LOCKS PARKING BRAKE WHEN DRIVING AND IMMEDIATELY STOPS THE CAR IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES LUCKILY WE WERE ON SIDE ROADS WITH VEHICLES NOT BEHIND US THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST THREE TIMES THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AS THE SOLUTION BUT CONTINUED TO HAPPEN NOW TWO GRAND TO REPLACE PARKING MODULE WHICH HAS PUT US IN DANGER FIVE TIMES AND NO DIAGNOSTIC REPORT TILL NOW THAT IS THE PROBLEM THIS TIME IT HAPPENED IN MOUNTAINS IN A SNOW STORM RIGHT…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.