Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2005. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2006.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 LR3 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 LR3 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 LR3Most complaints | 51 | 5 |
| 2005 LR3Most complaints | 96 | 4 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Suspension40
- Electrical system29
- Power train28
- Tires25
- Fuel system, gasoline16
- Structure14
- Vehicle speed control11
- Air bags10
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 16 LR3 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 5 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 4 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 5 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 16.3–16.4 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | LR3 V6 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 19.0 | 13.3 | 16.4 |
| 2008 | LR3 V6 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 19.0 | 13.3 | 16.4 |
| 2007 | LR3 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 18.9 | 13.4 | 16.4 |
| 2006 | LR3 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 18.7 | 13.4 | 16.3 |
| 2005 | LR3 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 18.7 | 13.4 | 16.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the LR3 in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The bolts intended for use with the retaining bracket are not correctly marked in accordance with the ISO standard. This could lead users to follow incorrect installation instructions, preventing the retaining bracket from functioning properly. As a result, th…
The tow hook mechanism may gradually deteriorate, causing the trailer to become detached during use and potentially causing injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, …
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
6 campaigns cover the LR3.
LAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND/OR THE STEERING COLUMN COWL WITH THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH INCLUDES THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUITRY, COULD RESULT IN FRACTURING OF THE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTION. IF AN AIR BAG WIRE FRACTURES, THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT INDICATES TO THE DRIVER THAT THERE IS A CONCERN WITH THE SRS SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE AND THAT IMMEDIATE REPAIR IS NECESSARY.
SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS THAT CONTAIN AN INTERNAL BREATHER PIPE THAT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE SWELLING AND CRACKING OF A GROMMET AND SUBSEQUENT DETACHMENT OF THE BREATHER PIPE FROM A CONNECTOR TUBE. WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK IS ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE DETACHED JOINT, FUEL MAY THEN ENTER THE BREATHER PIPE AND EXCESS FUEL MAY BE DISCHARGED ONTO THE GROUND.
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF, AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN PARK.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A INCORRECTLY BUILT SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTINGS.
SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS THAT CONTAIN AN INTERNAL BREATHER PIPE THAT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE SWELLING AND CRACKING OF A GROMMET AND SUBSEQUENT DETACHMENT OF THE BREATHER PIPE FROM A CONNECTOR TUBE. WHEN THE FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK IS ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE DETACHED JOINT, FUEL MAY THEN ENTER THE BREATHER PIPE.
NHTSA recalls