no report yet
Steering: column
Risk. IF THE SRS WARNING LIGHT IS IGNORED AND A VEHICLE CRASH OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY TO COMMAND DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG OCCURS, THE AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT…
2005 Land Rover LR3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 96 owner complaints about the 2005 Land Rover LR3, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 24, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Land Rover LR3 has problems
96 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Suspension
19Electrical system
16Power train
15Fuel system, gasoline
15Tires
10Structure
7Air bags
6Visibility
5Steering
3111 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 20 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 0 |
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 15 | 0 |
| Tires | 15 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 31 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2005 Land Rover LR3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE FUEL ODOR, DRIVABILITY CONCERNS SUCH AS HESITATION, MISFIRE, STALLING, ROUGH RUNNING, OR DIFFICULTY IN STARTING AND THE 'CHECK ENGINE'…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Land Rover.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other LR3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LR3 median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Land Rover LR3 safety ratings
2005 Land Rover LR3 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What LR3 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION IS TOTALLY DEAD. THERE WAS A RECALL YEARS AGO BUT I DIDNT GET IT DONE. NOW WHEN I SEARCH RECALLS ITS NOT THERE, BECAUSE SOMEONE THINKS THE WORK WAS COMPLETED. THAT IS SIMPLY FALSE. I CAN BARELY DRIVE THIS VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE THE LEFT SIDE DROPPED DUE TO AIR SUSPENSION. THE…
AIR SUSPENSION FAULT CANT GO OVER 35 MILES PER HOUR BAD COMPRESSOR DEALER SAYS. NOW I'M HEARING THIS THE NUMBER 1 PROBLEM AND COMPLAINT OF MY MODEL. *TR
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS FROM EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR TO CRUISE CONTROL NOT SHUTTING OFF WHEN DEPRESSING THE CONTROL BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL. NOW THERE IS A EXCESSIVE WATER LEAK THAT HAS CAUSED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SUCH AS PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION, WINDSHIELD WASHER TO FAIL, NUMEROUS…
Own a 2005 LR3?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.