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2007 Land Rover LR3 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 21 complaints on file for the 2007 Land Rover LR3 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

21

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other LR3 years?

LR3 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted149 complaints2005: 149 complaints2006: 74 complaints2007: 21 complaints2008: 11 complaints2009: 4 complaints
LR3 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Land Rover LR3 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission629%
Brakes314%
Other210%
Suspension210%
Tires & Wheels210%
Body & Structure15%
Seat Belts15%
Electrical System15%
Engine15%
Airbags15%
Speed Control15%

Does the 2007 Land Rover LR3 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E047000OtherJuly 3, 2007 · 245,845 units

Defect

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET THULE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACKS WITH FOLD DOWN STYLE BIKE ARMS. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.

Consequence

WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS TO POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A SEVERE LACERATION OR AMPUTATION TO THE USER'S FINGERTIPS OR HAND.

Remedy

THULE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THULE AT 800-THULE91 (800-848-5391). NOTES: LAND ROVER PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS FOR USE ON THEIR LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES, PART NO. LRNAPBR4. L. L. BEAN ALSO SELLS SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS UNDER THE MODEL NAME OF HITCHING POST PRO (WD75, WD76, WD77, WD78, YL05, BBG9, BBH1, BBH2, BBH4), EXPRESSWAY (WD72, WD73, BBH5, BBH6), OR TRAILBLAZER (WD31, BBH7). REI HAS ALSO PURCHASED SOME OF THESE BIKE RACKS UNDER MODEL NAMES: HITCHING POST PRO (934, 934XT, 935, 935XT, 936, 936XT, 937, 937XT, 951, 951XT), EXPRESSWAY (995, 995XT, 996, 996XT), AND TRAILBLAZER (998, 998XT).

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“FRONT DIFFERENTIAL BEARING FAILED AT 51500. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT INTO LAND ROVER DEALER AT APPROXIMATELY 48000 MILES WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY FOR A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER FAILED TO DIAGNOSE IT AT THIS POINT. THE NOISE RAPIDLY BECAME LOUDER AND THE DEALER FINALLY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 7, 2011

“THE BRAKES ON MY 2007 LAND ROVER LR3 DISCOVERY SERIES III BEGAN SQUEAKING AT 20,000 MILES AND BY 25,000 MILES I WAS TOLD BY THE LAND ROVER SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS (THE ENTIRETY OF THE BRAKES BESIDES THE BRAKE LINES) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE SAID IT IS A DANGEROUS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 10, 2008

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LAND ROVER LR3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VALVE STEM SEPARATED FROM THE RIM, CAUSING THE TIRE TO DEFLATE. THE SEPARATION WAS DUE TO CORROSION BUILT ON THE VALVE STEM. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT ALL FOUR VALVES ON EACH TIRE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 6, 2011

“MY FRONT DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT APPROXIMATELY 35K. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS NOW FAILING AT APPROXIMATELY 42K AND THE DEALER WON'T WARRANTY IT SINCE IT WAS REPORTED 3 MONTHS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE AIR SUSPENSION IS ALSO FAILING AND WILL NEED REPAIR. *KB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · December 20, 2010

“I AM UNHAPPY THAT I CANT BUY A LANDROVER DEFENDER90 IN USA. THAT IS THE BEST 4X4 EVER MADE. AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO IMPORT ONE. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 18, 2007

2007 Land Rover LR3 — common questions

Is the 2007 Land Rover LR3 reliable?

The record is thin — 21 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2007 LR3 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (6 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), other (2 complaints).

Does the 2007 Land Rover LR3 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Land Rover LR3. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Land Rover LR3 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the LR3 years to avoid are 2005, 2006. The cleanest record among LR3 years belongs to 2009.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.