2005 Land Rover LR3 transmission problems

Filed Sep 24, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · WA

After a heavy rainstorm in [XXX] , my 2005 Land Rover LR3 experienced catastrophic water intrusion through the A-pillar design flaw documented in Land Rover’s own TSB LA501-007. When I opened the passenger door, ~1.5 inches of water poured out. Immediately afterward, the vehicle developed multiple failures: flickering lights, radio inoperative, driver’s window stuck, ABS warning lights illuminated, “Transmission Fault” error displayed, and the air suspension automatically lowered into its fail-safe mode. This is not wear and tear. Land Rover has acknowledged the defect internally (A-pillar locator holes allowing water ingress into the footwell), but never issued a recall or owner notification. Flooding the footwell shorts the electrical/fuse boxes, causing cascading failures in braking, suspension, powertrain, and electrical systems. This presents a serious safety hazard as the vehicle may lose proper braking, suspension height, or drivetrain function simply from exposure to rain. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 4, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 130,531 miles · TX

After coming to a complete stop, the engine revved up, almost getting into an accident, had to stand on the brake in order to keep it from taking off, immediately shifted to neutral, engine continued racing while in nuetral.

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · MA

Vehicle after coming to a complete stop stationary with engine running in drive, ie, stop light, stop sign, and pressure is applied to gas pedal the vehcle fails to move forward for several seconds, more pressure is applied to gas pedal to elicit response from vehicle and suddenly everything seems to 'kick' in resulting in a violent jolt as vehicle suddenly revs up and begins to move. Delay between forward movemet and applied gas pedal is several seconds and happens often. Vehichle has been inspected several times with no visible issues and no error codes believe to be present. When reading on the online land rover forums this is a very common problem and has resulted in what is likely to be several thousand transmission replacements before 85,000 miles and is not safe. Continues to take place since vehicle purcahse. I have replaced transmission at my own cost and defect continues to take place!

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · MS

Front differential roaring and feels like major drag anytime you are not applying gas petal. Had front differential service done and fluid was full of debris.this trucks suffered from a faulty coating on the inside of the differential housing from the factory but landrover never issued a recall and expects someone to spend 4000 to replace the part. They do not sell any type of rebuild kit or parts. I have continued to drive my lr3 and it decreased the fuel economy not to mention the roaring noise. The noise is continuous when driving. Landrover forums show page after page of differential problems but landrover will do nothing.

Filed Nov 17, 2015 · Transmission · 157,016 miles · CA

Front and rear differential whining resulting in needing to replace

Filed Jan 18, 2013 · Transmission · 69,700 miles · IL

Rear locking differential started humming. Currently (within 1000 miles) it got very loud. I was told by the dealer it needs to be replaced at $3,200 out of pocket costs. After checking online forums seems like this is very common issue and known to manufacturer. They should make national recall for all vehicles exhibiting this problem.

Filed Apr 30, 2009 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · AL

2005 land rover lr3 with 84,000 miles. Both the front and rear differentials have failed and need to be replaced.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · AL

Experienced noise and vibration in the driver's front of the vehicle. Dealer reports that both the front and rear differentials on a 2005 land rover lr3 need replacing at 83,000 miles.

Filed Jan 14, 2008 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 land rover lr3. While driving 30 MPH in the snow, the front differential failed and the contact heard a grinding noise. The wheels locked up briefly. The dealer and manufacturer have not yet been notified. The failure and current mileages were 65,000. Updated 02-14-08. *kb the vehicle briefly went into a skid, however the consumer was able to shift the vehicle into neutral and coast to the side of the road. Updated

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Transmission · CA

Transmission defects. We continue to experience loud ?clunking? Noises from the transmission after accelerating from a near stop. This results in a very hard shift when the transmission slams into 1st gear, rather than stay in 2nd and continue to shift from there.