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2008 Land Rover LR3 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 11 complaints on file for the 2008 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.

11

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other LR3 years?

LR3 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted149 complaints2005: 149 complaints2006: 74 complaints2007: 21 complaints2008: 11 complaints2009: 4 complaints
LR3 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Land Rover LR3 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension327%
Fuel System218%
Other218%
Electrical System19%
Engine19%
Transmission19%
Visibility & Wipers19%

Does the 2008 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.

“STATIONARY - ONE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IS NOT COMMUNICATING WITH SOME OF THE PARTS. NOT SURE IF THIS IS SOFTWARE UPGRADE REQUIRED OR WHAT THE ISSUE MIGHT BE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · May 17, 2019

“STATIONARY - ONE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IS NOT COMMUNICATING WITH SOME OF THE PARTS. NOT SURE IF THIS IS SOFTWARE UPGRADE REQUIRED OR WHAT THE ISSUE MIGHT BE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 17, 2019

“The fuel tank is structurally compromised due to premature deterioration of the component holding it in place on the vehicle including the tank guard rusting through. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 1, 2026

“STATIONARY - ONE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IS NOT COMMUNICATING WITH SOME OF THE PARTS. NOT SURE IF THIS IS SOFTWARE UPGRADE REQUIRED OR WHAT THE ISSUE MIGHT BE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 17, 2019

“HELLO , I AM A FORMER US MARINE DISABLED AND THIS LAND ROVER LR2 HSE HAS A BIG PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMPS IT HAS TWO PUMPS ONE FOR THE HEAD LIGHTS AND ANOTHER FOR THE WINDSHIELD I JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN MAY OF 2012 AT TEDDY VOLKSWAGEN IN BRONX ,NEW YORK AND I LIVE IN YONKERS,NY . I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · January 21, 2013

2008 Land Rover LR3 — common questions

Is the 2008 Land Rover LR3 reliable?

The record is thin — 11 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 2008 LR3 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are suspension (3 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints), other (2 complaints).

Does the 2008 Land Rover LR3 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 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.