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Land Rover LR3 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 175 owner complaints for the Land Rover LR3, covering model years 2005 to 2009. The 2005 model year drew the most complaints (96), and Suspension is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 175 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2005–2009)
  • most complaints: 2005 (96 for that model year)
  • top component: Suspension (40 complaints)
  • latest recall 08V248000 (reported Jun 4, 2008)
  • 3 complaints reporting a crash (1.7%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (1.1%)
  • 4 complaints reporting an injury (2.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Land Rover LR3 complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005 model year has the most complaints: 96 of 175, or 54.9%. Next come 2006 (51) and 2007 (17). The fewest are for 2009, with 3 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Land Rover LR3 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2005–2009Column chart of 175 complaints across 5 model years. The highest is 2005 with 96. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2005: 96 complaints9620052006: 51 complaints5120062007: 17 complaints1720072008: 8 complaints820082009: 3 complaints32009
Land Rover LR3 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Land Rover LR3 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2005960000
2006513240
2007170000
200880000
200930000
All model years1753240

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Land Rover LR3 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Suspension is the component named most often, in 40 complaints (22.9% of all 175), followed by Electrical System (29) and Power Train (28).

Components named most often in Land Rover LR3 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Land Rover LR3 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Suspension4022.9%
Electrical System2916.6%
Power Train2816.0%
Tires2514.3%
Fuel System, Gasoline169.1%
Structure148.0%
Vehicle Speed Control116.3%
Air Bags105.7%
Visibility95.1%
Engine84.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling84.6%
Steering74.0%
Unknown or Other74.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System63.4%
Latches/Locks/Linkages63.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Land Rover LR3 recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name LR3, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 2005 to 2006. The 2006 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 6 recall campaigns
Land Rover LR3 recall campaigns covering each model year
2005: 4 campaigns2006: 5 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 08V248000

    Reported

    Steering › Column

    Model years 2005–2006

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    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. 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.

    Filed by Land Rover

  2. NHTSA campaign 07V011000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

    Model years 2005–2006

    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.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel tanks. The recall began on March 12, 2007. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

    Filed by Land Rover

  3. NHTSA campaign 06V131000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition › Switch

    Model years 2005–2006

    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.

    Consequence:
    This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
    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.

    Filed by Land Rover

  4. NHTSA campaign 05V502000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2006

    Certain sport utility vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.

    Consequence:
    Consequently park may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to park and all indicators show park position is achieved. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle roll-away condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Land Rover

  5. NHTSA campaign 05V501000

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model year 2006

    Certain sport utility vehicles may have been built with a incorrectly built seat belt buckle mountings.

    Consequence:
    When the rear left hand second row seat belt is used, the buckle may not be fully retained. A seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
    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.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  6. NHTSA campaign 05V376000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

    Model year 2005

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel tanks. The recall began on October 24, 2005. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

    Filed by Land Rover

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Land Rover LR3 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Land Rover LR3 have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Land Rover LR3, covering model years 2005 to 2009. The most recent, 08V248000, was reported on June 4, 2008 and is filed under “Steering”. The 2006 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Land Rover LR3 model year has the most complaints?

The 2005 model year, with 96 of the 175 complaints in NHTSA’s file (54.9%). The next are 2006 (51) and 2007 (17). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Land Rover LR3 complaint?

Suspension is the component named most often: 40 complaints, or 22.9% of all 175. Electrical System (29) and Power Train (28) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Land Rover LR3?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Land Rover dealer.

How many Land Rover LR3 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 175 complaints, 3 report a crash, 2 a fire, 4 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.