AutoDefect IQ

2006 Land Rover Lr3 problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (9) · Vehicle Speed Control (5) · Tires (5)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

76 /100
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Compared against other Land Rover Lr3 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 17 complaints 17 <25k 25–50k miles: 4 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 7 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 3 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 4 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 4 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 2 complaints 150k+

41 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

51
Complaints
0
Recalls
66
Service bulletins
3
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (66)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Equipment 2021-01-25 · LTB00552NAS3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

rescinded - windshield wiper noise / judder / streak - rescinded

Electrical System 2018-06-28 · SSM73927 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages 2018-06-27 · SSM70798 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

issue: this ssm is to support the description provided in technical bulletin ltb00631 for compact key low level repair.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2017-12-14 · SSM73688 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2017-11-02 · SSM73521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

when attempting to update the navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the navigation becomes either slow to respond or no functionality at all.

Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-09-14 · SFCC-14SEP17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

presentation from dealer shop foreman conference call

Showing the 6 most recent of 66 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2025-04-11 · Suspension

“hoc system not available. transmission fault steering wheel suspension …”

2022-08-31 · Unknown Or Other

“the sunroof shattered when a door was opened. vehicle was not in motion. tiny shards of glass fell all over front seats and console of vehicle and continued to fall while driving home. …”

2020-01-11 · Suspension · 133,000 mi

“suspension fault light comes on when driving. vehicle moves up and down. i have seen more than numerous complaints on the air compressor and faulty sensors. why aren't they being repaired by land rover. a vehicle of this type and cost should not have this problem. are they waiting for time to run out?…”

2018-08-23 · Unknown Or Other · 144,000 mi

“sunroof glass exploded while the car was parked in a secure parking area.…”

2017-09-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 197,267 mi

“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…”

2016-07-05 · Electrical System · 110,000 mi

“fault with sunroof drain tubes. tubes become either blocked or eroded, and water leaking into the driver and passenger floorboard. under the driver's side floor are many electrical wires. as a result of water accumulating under floor, electrical functions of car might fail such as navigation failure, voice command, keyless entry. car also failed to…”

2016-06-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 191,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 land rover lr3. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the front passenger's side. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. the repairs performed were unknown. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was…”

2015-10-30 · Vehicle Speed Control · 57,589 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owned a 2006 land rover lr3. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle unexpectedly surged forward twice and crashed into a bush. the vehicle continued to accelerate and then crashed into a building. the contact sustained no injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. th…”

2015-06-10 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 102,950 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 land rover lr3. while driving at 65 mph, a loud explosion sound emitted outside the vehicle. the contact noticed that the sun roof glass exploded and fell onto the contact's lap, head, and arms. the contact sustained unknown injuries. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the sun roof was not repaired. t…”

2015-05-08 · Service Brakes · 64,700 mi

“while on the highway in slow traffic, electronic park brake failure first warning flashed and engine suddenly lost power all lights then gradually appearing with a transmission warning next etc etc. luckily i was near an exit where i waited on a tow. i then while waiting noticed that my trans selector can move out of park with the key in my hand. …”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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