Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2008 Land Rover LR3, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Suspension3
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Power train1
- Equipment1
- Unknown or other1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Electrical system1
- Engine1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 3 2008 LR3 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 0 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2008 Land Rover LR3 failed the safety check 2.83% of the time — 14% more often than the average 2008 passenger car (2.48%). Median odometer at inspection: 141,979 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 16.4–16.5 L/100 km (about 14 mpg US), CO₂ 377–380 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| LR3 V6 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 19.0 | 13.3 | 16.4 |
| LR3 V8 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 19.0 | 13.5 | 16.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2008 Land Rover LR3.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Land Rover told its dealers about the 2008 Land Rover LR3: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10242164 | Sun Visor Vanity Mirror - Lower-Level Service Repair |
| 10224567 | Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak |
| 10224528 | Technical Bulletin: Tow Hitch Receiver Does not Latch in the Vehicle Housing |
| 10224505 | Technical Bulletin: Poor Engine kPerformance At High Altitude |
| 10224504 | Technical Bulletin: Vehicle Battery Leak near Battery Terminal Posts |
| 10224503 | Technical Bulletin: Air Suspension Compressfor Replacement |
| 10224499 | Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization |
| 10224498 | Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization |
| 10224485 | Technical Bulletin: Exterior A-Pillar Molding Loose |
| 10224478 | Technical Bulletin: Squeak Noise From Steering Gear |
| 10214089 | Technical Bulletin: Windshiefld Wiper Noise/Judder/Streak |
| 10214050 | Technical Bulletin: Tow Hitch Receiver Does not Latch in the Vehicle Housing |
| 10214027 | Technical Bulletin: Poor Engine kPerformance At High Altitude |
| 10214026 | Technical Bulletin: Vehicle Battery Leak near Battery Terminal Posts |
| 10214025 | Technical Bulletin: Air Suspension Compressfor Replacement |
| 10214021 | Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization |
| 10214020 | Technical Bulletin: Wheel/Tire Balancing and Optimization |
| 10214018 | Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability |
| 10214007 | Technical Bulletin: Exterior A-Pillar Molding Loose |
| 10214000 | Technical Bulletin: Squeak Noise From Steering Gear |
| 10206635 | Software Update. |
| 10204818 | Technical Bulletin: Door Mirror Judders During Powerfold Operation |
| 10204809 | Technical Bulletin: Third Row Seat Will Not Fold Or 'Sticks' In Operation |
| 10204800 | Technical Bulletin: Rear Left-Side Chassis-to-Body Harness Connector Protective Sleeve |
| 10189262 | A 'squeak' noise may be heard from the steering column area when turning the steering wheel. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)