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…
2006 Land Rover LR3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 2006 Land Rover LR3, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 11, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Land Rover LR3 has problems
51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
9Tires
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train1 crash/fire/injury
5Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
3Visibility
3Engine
3Engine and engine cooling
3Latches/locks/linkages
1811 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 14 | 1 |
| Tires | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 18 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2006 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
Seat belts
Risk. WHEN THE REAR LEFT HAND SECOND ROW SEAT BELT IS USED, THE BUCKLE MAY NOT BE FULLY RETAINED.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. CONSEQUENTLY PARK MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE LEVER IN THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO PARK AND ALL INDICATORS SHOW PARK POSITION IS ACHIEVED.
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
2006 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
2006 Land Rover LR3 safety ratings
2006 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.
SUSPENSION FAULT LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DRIVING. VEHICLE MOVES UP AND DOWN. I HAVE SEEN MORE THAN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THE AIR COMPRESSOR AND FAULTY SENSORS. WHY AREN'T THEY BEING REPAIRED BY LAND ROVER. A VEHICLE OF THIS TYPE AND COST SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. ARE THEY WAITING FOR TIME TO RUN…
SUSPENSION FAULT LIGHT CAME ON, DEALER SAYS THE COMPRESSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, $1600 FOR A PART THAT SEEMS TO BE A VERY POPULAR PROBLEM WITH LR3. WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL, OR A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS IS BEYOND ME. *TR
DRIVING, THEN DEFAULT SUSPENSION LIGHT TURNS ON. THEN HYDRAULICS COMPLETELY STOP WORKING. BACK SEAT SEATBELT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT TURNS ON. TRANSMISSION PULLS IMPROPERLY. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, RADIO, CLOCK, CD PLAYER STOPS WORKING. *TR
Own a 2006 LR3?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.