2007 Land Rover Lr3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Suspension (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (112)
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rescinded - windshield wiper noise / judder / streak - rescinded
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2019-04-10 · SSM74374 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. any of the following dtcs (indicating an air intake system leak) could be stored in the powertrain control module (pcm) ? p2187, p2189, p0505, p0507.
Seats 2019-02-22 · SSM74283 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1b87-31, stored in driver seat module (dsm) or passenger seat module (psm) note that the seat height motor is supplied as part of the cushion sub-assembly
Seats 2019-02-22 · SSM74283 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
seat height operates in increments and seat memory function will not work after replacement of seat height motor. diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1b87-31, stored in driver seat module (dsm) or passenger seat module (psm) note that the seat height motor is supplied as part of the cushion sub-assembly
Suspension 2018-09-18 · SSM74086 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer may see message on the instrument cluster stating "air suspension not in customer mode" technician finds diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u3000-05 logged in the chassis control module (chcm) vehicle suspension is in tight tolerance mode
Equipment:electrical 2018-09-12 · SSM74043 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may complain that the wireless head phones for dual screen view or rear seat entertainment are inoperative.
Showing the 6 most recent of 112 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-06-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 213,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 land rover lr3. the contact stated while driving 30 mph and depressing the brake pedal, there was a delay in the vehicle responding. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact aggressively depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle came to a complete stop. the dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed …”
2022-05-26 · Suspension“as electrical harness issue as described in nhtsa reference #10056417, the suspension fails and dash reports suspension fault, leading to a suspension that is extremely unstable and could cause vehicle to roll over even at low speeds less than 30 mph. my safety and the safety of nearby drivers was at risk while driving in a construction area near …”
2020-01-14 · Service Brakes“our vehicle throws a code that locks parking brake when driving and immediately stops the car it has happened multiple times luckily we were on side roads with vehicles not behind us this happened at least three times the transmission was rebuilt as the solution but continued to happen now two grand to replace parking module which has…”
2017-12-07 · Vehicle Speed Control · 114,000 mi“i was pulling into a staples store parking space and went to stop. the lr3 accelerated as i was braking and the powerful engine revved & wanted to keep driving the lr3 forward. i kept my foot on the brake and immediateley shifted the lr3 into park; shifted back & forth before the lr3 stopped idle. luckily there were no people or cars directly in…”
2017-02-24 · Seat Belts · 149,000 mi“after filing complaint number 10956803, i looked at our 2007 land rover lr3 and discovered similar issues with both the driver and passenger upper seatbelt anchors. both are displaying slight cracks. similar pictures can be found in complaint #10956803…”
2016-11-30 · Air Bags“he passenger side dash where the airbag is installed has a sudden straight line crack in the dash at the bottom of where the airbag is installed in the dash and a straight line crack on the left of the airbag in the dash. these are perfectly straight lines, vehicle is kept in a garage when not in use. the vehicle has never been left in the sun for …”
2015-11-30 · Electrical System“i have experienced a remote key failure issue with my land rover that appears to be a result from wiring corrosion (front passenger panel). this corrosion causes the wiring harnesses to become damaged and wiring breaks and exposed to bare metal and could potentially cause fire. this is caused by the drain tubes manufacturing.…”
2015-10-20 · Power Train · 100,000 mi“unusual differential wear. my differentials fluid are replaced every 20k miles. at 60k mile use, they are now failed (again, 1st replacement at 40k miles.)…”
2012-07-30 · Power Train · 80,000 mi“front differential seized while driving on i-70. failure occurred seconds before vehicle became immobile. car was left stranded partially obstructing right lane on interstate near a blind curve. *tr…”
2011-12-17 · Power Train · 43,008 mi“the front and rear drivetrain failed and landrover will not cover the fault due to the fact the warranty just ran out two months ago? i believe the drive train does not just fail overnight? *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.