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2008 Land Rover LR3 repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 108 repairs.
2008 Land Rover LR3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 84 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Land Rover LR3
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| Land Rover LR3 in Maryland, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 201368000 miUS $1200 | Car kept revving and the engine light came on. I was told that I need to have the engine wiring harness replaced Had it replaced, light went off, no engine revving. But after two weeks the same problem start again. | ||
| Nov 201372300 miUS $230 | Rear left light bulb and oil change | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Nevada, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 201031000 mi | Seats kept causing the fuse to blow. After bringing it in two other times for the same problem, the shop realized that the wire was almost disconnected and taped it back together. | ||
| Aug 201369000 mi | Replaced catalytic convertor and sensors | ||
2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 190hp 2.7L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Land Rover LR3 in Brazil Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201774400 mi$500 | Oil leakage, plastic cap in between oil pump and hoses | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Argentina Dec 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016140120 mi$59 | The plastic water manifold over the blocks | ||
| Jun 2016145080 mi$98 | the intake hose that goes between the intercooler and the addmission start cracking and i decided to replace | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in France Nov 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 20096200 mi | height sensor Routine maintenance | ||
| Dec 200919840 mi | Height Sensor EPB repair Routine Maintenance | ||
| Dec 201034100 mi | Height sensor replaced. Have had to replace two of these in the past. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in South Africa Nov 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 2014124020 miR 2 | Replaced bulb for head light. 2 minute job, no tools required. | ||
| Jul 2014131000 miR 10 | Another light bulb gone. Will get another brand this time. | ||
| Sep 2014134540 miR 170 | Replaced the battery for the 1st time (6 years 217.000 km) | ||
| Nov 2014135160 mi | Front of the car was dropping overnight. Cleaned the block valve for the front air suspension. | ||
| Aug 2015146940 miR 100 | Water bottle for cooling system replaced | ||
| Feb 2017166160 miR 1400 | Faulty air compressor, replaced with reconditioned unit | ||
| Dec 2017175460 miR 300 | Replace rear diff actuator | ||
| Mar 2018177940 mi | Faulty temperature sensor in coolant reservoir. Reservoir replaced under warranty (14 months - great service!) | ||
| Jun 2018179800 miR 500 | Replace [parking brake] actuator | ||
| Apr 2021203360 miR 2000 | Replace gearbox and converter | ||
2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Land Rover LR3 in Arizona, United States Apr 2016 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Jan 2017US $1200 | Connector Sleeve in transmission wore out, caused massive transmission fluid leak. to repair required dropping filter pan. Shop did 100K trans service at same time. | ||
| Apr 2017101000 miUS $150 | TPMS module system fault. TPMS module was replaced, did not fix problem. Need to diagnose other issues. | ||
| Jan 2019113000 miUS $2500 | Rear bearings on differential - sent out for rebuild. Reman not available | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 201650600 miUS $35 | Brake light switch replacement | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States Apr 2015 - May 2015 | |||
| May 2015107000 miUS $170 | When trying to start vehicle, would periodically only get click and it wouldn't try to turn over or anything. It became more frequent. Car generallly would start after 4-5 attempts. I replaced the entire starter motor. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in United Arab Emirates Oct 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 201038440 mi | The lower plastic cover of the windshield separated from the window due to the hot climate. The part has been on order for the last two months and still not in. Risk is that water will enter into the engine bay and AC unit. | ||
| Mar 201145260 mi | Lower plastic cover of windshield was reattached using glue as it had warped and bubbled upwards. | ||
| Aug 201148980 mi¤900 | Front parking sensors still unreliable, had to replace suspension bushes under warranty. Significant concenrns remain over the air suspension system. | ||
| Nov 201150100 mi | The washer bottle was cracked, even though the car has never been in an accident or driven off road. Declined replacement given that it was quoted at nearly $250 and out of warranty. | ||
| Aug 201252700 mi | The yellow suspension warning light came on. The readout in the dashboard would say suspension fault. Problem was the evaporator in the air suspension system. | ||
| Oct 201263240 mi¤950 | Front left air spring had a bad leak which required replacement. System tested for leaks and is now operating fine, Car was two weeks out of extended warrant so had to pay for the repairs. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017114000 miUS $10 | Failure of coolant system bleed valve. Broken plastic T junction. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in New Jersey, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 201251500 miUS $700 | Had to replace the water pump as coolant was leaking. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2017 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Jan 2018150000 mi | It over heated then messed up the sleeves for the cylinders sold it because of the expensive to replace the motor | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Georgia, United States Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018129000 miUS $100 | Window regulator drive side broke | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jun 2018157000 miUS $135 | Thermostat housing and bleeder valve were replaced | ||
| May 2019167000 miUS $450 | Alternator stopped charging, was replaced | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Oct 2017167000 miUS $200 | wheel bearing on front axel passenger side | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 2014114764 miUS $572 | Replace Transmission Sleeve | ||
| Sep 2014121000 miUS $341 | Replaced hood struts | ||
| Oct 2014121539 miUS $1691 | Emergency Parking Brake fault message didn't go away; red Park and Amber Brake lights stayed on; manually disengaged parking brake; lights still didn't disappear; truck was okay to drive but didn't want to take a chance. EPB motor replaced. Replaced parking brake actuator assembly. | ||
| Mar 2015124047 miUS $144 | Bonnet latch sensor failing. Replaced Thermostat housing needed to be replaced. Cooland "T" was brittle and need to be replaced. Antifreeze added. Switch on right hood latch working intermittently. Removed and replaced with updated latch and switch. | ||
| Aug 2015126000 miUS $400 | Rear sway bar bushings Right inner tie rod starting to have play. Shop monitored it and let me know that it wasn't an issue yet. Suggested that I keep rotating tires and replace all four inner and outer tie rods at the same time, when there was more play. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Oregon, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201688200 miUS $1338 | Rear sway bar bushing worn out. Replaced 2 rear sway bar bushings and 2 sway bar bushing clamps. Parts cost 100.00. Self repair. Rear passenger air strut was leaking, all other struts were intact Replaced all four struts as both repair and preventative measure. Parts cost 1338.00. Self repair. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Jalisco, Mexico Mar 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Aug 201021560 mi$750 | LR3 was out of alignment, a suspension screw had to be ordered and replaced, they took three days to get the screw. | ||
| Apr 201356420 mi$2500 | suspension compressor gave out and needed to be replaced | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 201363800 miUS $270 | emergency brake binding on rear drum creating very rough ride | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Tennessee, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Aug 201038000 mi | Front differential Replaced radio Headliner replaced Front differential ordered. Headliner trim pulled out around rear sun roof. New headliner ordered. Left tailgate cable 'kinked'. New one ordered. Radio ordered, stuck on one channel | ||
| Oct 201042000 mi | Taken in for 45K service. Mentioned Sirius reception problem and 'knocking' from the front end. Ordered Sirius antenna. Will return for antenna replacement and bushing replacement when antenna arrives. | ||
| Nov 201043000 mi | Left front driver's speaker Front suspension bushings replaced. Engine would drop to abut 400 rpm then recover when coming to a stop. ECM and TSM(?) reprogrammed and battery replaced. Sirius antenna replaced. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in New York, United States May 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 201252000 mi | Replaced both serpentine belts due to squeal at start up and shake in power steering. Updated a part in the linkage that was making the shifter very stiff and hard to move into gear from park. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Arizona, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 201225000 mi | Gas gauge wont read more than half full even after filling it up. I have not completed repair because I have not found the exact cause yet, have to get into the gas tank to check the fuel sender unit which I suspect is the faulty part | ||
| Dec 201654000 miUS $50 | Right rear passenger door would not lock manually or with key fob. | ||
| Feb 201755000 miUS $425 | Air suspension compressor needed to be rebuilt. Was throwing out suspension error messages. Would not lift car. | ||
| Feb 202166000 miUS $300 | Front air shocks wouldnt hold air. Car would be at lowest height each morning. Bought front air shocks on ebay. Installed myself. Air suspension works great again. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201032000 mi | Experienced high-pitched whine and vibration at higher speeds. Turned out to be metal in the front diff - replaced by the dealership and front wheels realigned. Also, repaired sun-roof drain tube leak. Also replaced rear differential. | ||
| Mar 201138000 miUS $300 | Vehicle sent in for standard periodic maintenance. One of the front driving lights was broken, replaced at owner's expense. All other items under original warranty - coolant serviced, leaks repaired/parts replaced. | ||
| Jul 201144000 miUS $700 | Poor acceleration. Resolved through software upgrade. Other sensor and fault codes identified and cleared. | ||
| Oct 201146500 miUS $1100 | Also front end bushing shims replaced, 4-wheel alignment. The sound and weather seal the is on the door frame was worn through near the door latch. Driver side rubber seal replaced. | ||
| Mar 201364000 miUS $50 | Left front wheel hub was loose and needed replacing. Right rear lower ball joint needed to be replaced - did left rear at same time. Recommended getting front lower control arms/bushings replaced. | ||
| Oct 201371500 miUS $3318 | Right front wheel bearing/hub assembly replaced LFT front tie rod assembly failed - removed and replaced. Intermediate shaft binding, failed U-joint. Removed and replaced. Front lower control arm bushings worn/torn; required new lower control arms. All parts replaced. | ||
| Jan 201474800 miUS $190 | Replaced battery myself. Battery replaced was the original LR battery. Replaced with a Duralast from Sears. | ||
| Mar 201593000 miUS $600 | 2-3 second lag between deceleration (braking) and acceleration after the gas pedal has been depressed. | ||
| May 201595000 miUS $300 | Hear a metal on metal tearing sound when backing up. Had the LR3 towed to the dealership who did not identify any issues - noise gone when vehicle returned. Continued issue with delay between deceleration and acceleration. | ||
| Jun 201596000 miUS $900 | Engine coolant leak resulting in a large coolant puddle beneath vehicle and low coolant sensor light - about 1 QT low on coolant. Had deceleration/acceleration lag delay reviewed by independent LR mechanic. Identified that software codes need to be updated and the throttle body cleaned/replaced. | ||
| Oct 2015100800 miUS $700 | Insurance company authorized too small windshield resulting in leaks, rusting of door pillars and seals and requiring repair. Wheel hub damaged | ||
| Jan 2016105000 mi | Insurance company finally authorized correct sized OEM windshield and will be replaced. Independent LR shop will check for any additional damage caused by leaks. | ||
| Apr 2016105000 miUS $100 | Water pump was leaking and failing - replaced under warranty A/C not blowing cold air. Inspected and no obvious issues. Flushed system 2x and now working perfectly. Likely some build-up or crud impacting a sensor. | ||
| Jan 2017106800 miUS $2000 | Have had to have the sway bars and bushings front and rear replaced 3x - some covered by warranty for previous work. Water pump replaced over the Summer failed and leaking - part replaced by shop. | ||
| Jun 2017122000 miUS $575 | Front brakes and rotors were replaced. | ||
| Jan 2018127000 miUS $2100 | Leaking from the trans cooler nipple - replaced; leaking from the thermostat housing - replaced thermostat housing and secondary water gasket | ||
| Jul 2018130000 miUS $90 | Brake pad sensor was reading worn brakes but the sensor was bad. Replaced sensor. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in California, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201120300 mi | REAR BREAK LIGHT REPLACED | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Ohio, United States Jun 2014 - May 2018 | |||
| Jun 201474000 miUS $1800 | A/C compressor failure. Resulted in torn uni-belt. Could not drive until repair complete. Replaced compressor and dryer. | ||
| Jan 2015US $700 | Suspension compressor failed. Replaced with OE Hitachi. | ||
2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
| Land Rover LR3 in Alberta, Canada Jan 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jun 201458900 mi | "Hood Open" warning message on dash...would cause alarm to intermittently sound. Cleaned sensor and wiring. Appears to be fixed. | ||
| Jun 201561380 mi | Air suspension light on, compressor build time out of spec. | ||
| Dec 201671300 miC $120 | Battery was not holding a charge. | ||
| Jan 201771300 miC $250 | Replaced alternator. | ||
| Jun 201773160 mi | All dash lights, etc...flashing, special programs off, vehicle suspension height stuck on access height, etc... Update: right now it has somewhat fixed itself. Have an appointment next week at the LR dealer to to see if I have a leaky air shock or something, causing the compressor to run too much and fail prematurely. They'll be able to link up with the air suspension ecm and hopefully get it sorted out. Can't wait for this thing to be paid off so I can get rid of it !! | ||
2008 Land Rover LR3 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Land Rover LR3 in Nigeria Apr 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201124800 mi$250 | the engine lights keeps coming up, my mechanic couldn't resolve the problem so i need advice on what to do | ||
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