1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
83,781 miles

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problem #6

Mar 032018

LR3

  • 130,531 miles
After coming to a complete stop, the engine revved up, almost getting into an accident, had to stand on the brake in order to keep it from taking off, immediately shifted to neutral, engine continued racing while in nuetral.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #5

Jan 052016

LR3

  • 84,000 miles
Vehicle after coming to a complete stop stationary with engine running in drive, ie, stop light, stop sign, and pressure is applied to gas pedal the vehcle fails to move forward for several seconds, more pressure is applied to gas pedal to elicit response from vehicle and suddenly everything seems to 'kick' in resulting in a violent jolt as vehicle suddenly revs up and begins to move. Delay between forward movemet and applied gas pedal is several seconds and happens often. Vehichle has been inspected several times with no visible issues and no error codes believe to be present. When reading on the online Land Rover forums this is a very common problem and has resulted in what is likely to be several thousand transmission replacements before 85,000 miles and is not safe. Continues to take place since vehicle purcahse. I have replaced transmission at my own cost and defect continues to take place!

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #4

Feb 012010

LR3

  • 58,000 miles
Front differential roaring and feels like major drag anytime you are not applying gas petal. Had front differential service done and fluid was full of debris.this trucks suffered from a faulty coating on the inside of the differential housing from the factory but landrover never issued a recall and expects someone to spend 4000 to replace the part. They do not sell any type of rebuild kit or parts. I have continued to drive my LR3 and it decreased the fuel economy not to mention the roaring noise. The noise is continuous when driving. Landrover forums show page after page of differential problems but landrover will do nothing.

- Clinton, MS, USA

problem #3

Nov 172015

LR3

  • 157,016 miles
Front and rear differential whining resulting in needing to replace

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 052011

LR3 8-cyl

  • 69,700 miles
Rear locking differential started humming. Currently (within 1000 miles) it got very loud. I was told by the dealer it needs to be replaced at $3,200 out of pocket costs. After checking online forums seems like this is very common issue and known to manufacturer. They should make national recall for all vehicles exhibiting this problem.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #1

Sep 252005

LR3

  • 3,441 miles
2005 Land Rover LR3 with broken wiper blades and suspension problem** 07/19/07 dup letter send in** the consumer stated he purchased the vehicle new on Sept 1, 2005 upon possessing the vehicle for 24 days the windshield wiper blades broke and 19 days after that the plastic molding from the driver's door fell off and not 13 days later the car was towed. The consumer was informed that there was a problem with the rear suspension/differential, the consumer also heard noise while the car was in reverse and was informed that there was damage to the rear suspension compressor. The consumer stated that the tires were worn not 11 months after he purchased the vehicle, the power windows were in operable, steering wheel is prematurely worn and a recall was issued for the vehicle pertaining to the fuel tank. The consumer stated would like a new vehicle or cancel the contract to obtain a refund for the vehicle. Updated 07/24/07

- Ponce, PR, USA