2008 Land Rover Lr3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1)
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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 →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (114)
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rescinded - windshield wiper noise / judder / streak - rescinded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 114 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the fuel tank is structurally compromised due to premature deterioration of the component holding it in place on the vehicle including the tank guard rusting through. …”
2019-06-27 · Unknown Or Other“stationary - one of the electronic control module is not communicating with some of the parts. not sure if this is software upgrade required or what the issue might be.…”
2017-06-06 · Electrical System · 130,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 land rover lr3. while driving various speeds, the "vehicle fault system shutting down" indicator illuminated and the instrument panel began to malfunction. the contact stated that several codes could be seen using a diagnostic device. the vehicle was taken to a dealer (land rover of new orleans 4032 veterans memorial blv…”
2014-06-09 · Suspension · 69,000 mi“on 3/11/14 the suspension warning light came on the dash. i took it to a local auto repair shop who had the diagnostic equipment for land rover (the closest dealer is 3 hrs away). the diagnostic indicated that the compressor for level control was faulty. the diagnostic indicated "recommend compressor replacement with updated compressor". the repai…”
2014-02-13 · Suspension · 34,500 mi“while operating my land rover lr3 at normal highway speed, approximately 55-65 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost all power to the eas (electronic air suspension). when this happened the vehicle lost all pressure in air system which maintained a safe ride height and stable handling. once the vehicle lowers itself onto the bump stops it is literally rid…”
2013-01-22 · Visibility/Wiper · 45,000 mi“hello , i am a former us marine disabled and this land rover lr2 hse has a big problem with windshield washer pumps it has two pumps one for the head lights and another for the windshield i just bought this vehicle in may of 2012 at teddy volkswagen in bronx ,new york and i live in yonkers,ny . i called the dealer to fix the problem they say they…”
2009-08-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 18,000 mi“during hot summer months, vehicle emits very strong gas fumes after driving. it only happens if there is 1/2 tank or more of fuel. this has happened at least a dozen times, and also occurred on the three-year older model that i had of the same vehicle. supposedly, the fuel system was re-designed for the '08 model, but the symptoms are exactly the s…”
2009-04-02 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 12,000 mi“transmission failure in land rover lr3, no customer service and unwillingness to compensate for 18 days of time without the vehicle. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.