1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
121,020 miles

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problem #3

Nov 202019

LR3

  • 172,000 miles
Since purchasing my second hand 2005 Land Rover LR3 in 2013, I have had problems with the fuel system. I experience drivability concerns such as hesitation, misfire, stalling, rough running, and difficulty in starting, and the 'check engine' light is almost always illuminated. I have been concerned about these issues, and have spent a lot of money chasing the problem by replacing equipment and spending a lot of time in doing so. The identification of this issue being a recall issue for 17263 other land rovers LR3 (NHTSA recall campaign id 05V376000) not discovered until I was researching the value of my vehicle in order to sell it. While on the kelly blue book website, I was alerted there were 2 recalls for 2005 Land Rover LR3. After reading the first recall description, I realized that I have had the identical issues with my vehicle. However, after inputting my vehicle identification number, the site stated that my vehicle VIN was not associated with the recall. I found this to be very disconcerting, as I have the identical issue. I then called Land Rover to speak directly to the manufacturer. I was told that my vehicle was no longer under warranty. I stated that safety recalls were not associated with warranties. I was then asked for, and provided my VIN. The representative stated that my vehicle was not covered under the recall and I had no recourse. I asked him, given that over 17,000 2005 Land Rover LR3 had been recalled due to the exact same issue, what were the odds of mine having the same piece of faulty equipment. He again stated that since my VIN was not listed, it was not covered by the recall, and I have no recourse. He then dismissed me and hung up. My wife had the stall issue occur this morning on her drive to work at 06:30 am!

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #2

Mar 242016

LR3

  • 111,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Land Rover LR3. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently after 10 to 15 miles of driving. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the alternator was defective and needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 05V376000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

- Winnetka, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 232015

LR3

  • 80,060 miles
The contact owns a 2005 landrover LR3. The contact stated that the check engine warning light flashed and remained illuminated. While at a stop light to make a left turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the failure continued. The contact stated that when the fuel was lower than a quarter of a tank, the vehicle randomly stalled. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 07V011000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 05V376000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer did not notify the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 08V248000 (steering), which was not completed before the contact owned the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for inspection and diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 80,060.

- Charlotte, NC, USA