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ProblemsByVin File / 2006-LAND-ROVER-LR3
2006 · land rover

land rover LR3 problems

1 safety recall. 50 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
8.0 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 6 categories with 3+ complaints

suspension
14 reports · avg $900
severe
tires
7 reports · avg $150
moderate
powertrain
5 reports · avg $2,500
severe
cruise control
4 reports · avg $600
severe
electrical
4 reports · avg $850
severe
engine
4 reports · avg $3,100
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2006 LR3 · visibility
I JUST PURCHASED A 2006 LANDROVER LR3 WITH COLD CLIMATE PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES A HEATED FRONT WINDSHIELD. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT ANY HEAD LIGHT FROM ON COMING CARS OR STREET SIGNS IS AUTOMATICALLY BLURRED BY THE VERTICAL ELEMENT LINES THAT ARE IN THE…
12/22/2005 · NHTSA ODI #10145934.0
2006 LR3 · other
LAND ROVER LR3'S HAVE A FAULTY REAR TAILGATE RELEASE MECHANISM THAT COULD LEAD TO BEING TRAPPED IN THE CAR. MY REAR TAILGATE WOULD NOT OPEN IS CONTROLLED BY AN ELECTRONIC ACTUATOR....SO I LOOKED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL TO SEE WHERE THE MANUAL RELEASE IS....GUESS WHAT THERE IS NOT…
12/17/2009 · NHTSA ODI #10296305.0
2006 LR3 · brakes
THE BRAKE ROTORS ON MY LAND ROVER BECAME SEVERELY WARPED AT 12,744 MILES. THEY WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT BRAKE ROTORS SHOULD NOT WARP WITH SO FEW MILES ON THEM. I THINK THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL LAND ROVERS BASED ON COMMENTS FROM THE DEALER. *TR
11/28/2007 · NHTSA ODI #10210159.0
2006 LR3 · body
SAFETY ISSUE THE REAR HATCH WILL NOT OPEN PERIOD. IT WILL MAKE A CLICK SOUND BUT WILL NOT RELEASE DOOR TO OPEN IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN REAR HATCH. *TR
11/16/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10655331.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 07V011000 17/01/2007

SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS THAT CONTAIN AN INTERNAL BREATHER PIPE THAT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATION

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.

Common questions

Is the 2006 Land Rover LR3 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Land Rover LR3 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2006 Land Rover LR3?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is suspension, with 14 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The suspension is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Land Rover LR3 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Land Rover LR3?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 50 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $900, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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