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2006 Land Rover LR3 electrical problems

severe Owners of the 2006 Land Rover LR3 have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the electrical at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See electrical across all vehicles →

Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Avg fix
$850
electrical complaints on the Land Rover LR3, by model year
Model yearelectrical complaints
2005 LR3 13
2006 LR3 (this page) 4
1fire

When does it fail?

Of the 4 electrical complaints filed for the 2006 Land Rover LR3, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 150,000+ mi.

0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
1 (100%)

Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.

What stands out

No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 06V131000 April 20, 2006

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no

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

Fix: 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.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin SSM73927 Jun 2018

Issue: Following what appears to be a successful software update to the Remote Function Actuator (RFA) or replacement module using Pathfinder or Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) the module appears to be unresponsive to any further diagnostic commands or smart key remote operation.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin SSM73688 Dec 2017

Issue: Unable to resolve all customer concerns after successful recharge of a vehicle's primary or secondary battery.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin SSM71862 Feb 2015

"ISSUE: CUSTOMER COMPLAINS OF DAMAGE/MARKING ON THE SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE’S INSTRUMENT PACK LENS. CAUSE: DAMAGE/MARKING CAUSED BY OBJECT IMPACT AGAINST THE LENS. STAINING/DISCOLORATION CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY USING ANY TYPE OF CLEANING PRODUCT ON LENS. IMPORTANT: OWNERS HANDBOOK SPECIFIES TO CLEAN WITH A LIGHTLY MOISTENED CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CHEMICAL AGENTS OR DOMESTIC CLEANERS ACTION WHERE A CUSTOMER CONCERN IS REPORTED, PLEASE ORDER THE LENS KIT FOR THE RELEVANT MODEL"

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗
Service Bulletin LTB00644NAS1 May 2014

SITUATION: MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY CORRODED CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS AT THE REAR LEFT-SIDE CHASSIS-TO-BODY CONNECTOR.

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 1 most recent

electrical · 197,267 mi · filed 09/25/2017

Upon stopping quickly or suddenly the vehicle's engine stalls creating very dangerous conditions for driver. Happened on highway and intersection to date and nearly created two serious accidents surely would have been fatal had they occurred

Had electrical trouble with your 2006 Land Rover LR3? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the electrical problem on the 2006 Land Rover LR3?

It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.

At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?

Based on the 4 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 112,492 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to electrical?

Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover electrical issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Related

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Land Rover/LR3. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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