Hoc system not available. Transmission fault steering wheel suspension
The worst 2006 Land Rover LR3 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension14
- Tires9
- Electrical8
- Engine6
- Acceleration5
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Suspension14
- Tires9
- Electrical8
- Engine6
- Acceleration5
- Transmission5
- Brakes4
- Driver assistance3
- Locks3
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Fuel system2
- Seat belts2
- Steering2
- Airbags1
- Lights1
Recalls 5
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Land rover is recalling 37,142 my 2005-2006 lr3 and range rover sport vehicles. Relative motion between the steering wheel hub and/or the steering column cowl with the clockspring, which includes the driver side air bag circuitry, could result in fracturing of the air bag wiring connection. If an air bag wire fractures, the SRS warning light will illuminate on the instrument cluster. The SRS warning light indicates to the driver that there is a concern with the SRS system in the vehicle and that immediate repair is necessary.
- 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 deploy in the intended manner. The condition may result in the deployment of only one stage of the dual stage driver's air bag or the air bag may not deploy at all increasing the risk of serious injuries to the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will insert 1mm spacers between the lower left hand side of the column switch mounting point and the column lock to improve the alignment of the column switch. Two foam pads will also be fitted to the top of the steering column switch gear to provide assured clearance between the cowl and the clockspring face. The recall began on july 30, 2008. Owners may contact land rover at 1‑800‑637‑6837.
Recall number 08V248000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- Some sport utility vehicles may have fuel tanks that contain an internal breather pipe that was not made to specification. This could result in excessive swelling and cracking of a grommet and subsequent detachment of the breather pipe from a connector tube. When the fuel level in the tank is above the level of the detached joint, fuel may then enter the breather pipe and excess fuel may be discharged onto the ground.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tanks. The recall began on march 12, 2007. Owners may contact land rover at 1‑800‑637‑6837.
Recall number 07V011000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, 'theft protection.' when the ignition is switched off, after a period of time, it is possible to remove the ignition key when the transmission shift lever is not in park.
- Risk
- This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the driveline control transfer box electronic control unit (ecu) with revised software. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Owners may contact land rover at 1‑201‑818‑8500.
Recall number 06V131000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles may have been built with a incorrectly built seat belt buckle mountings.
- Risk
- When the rear left hand second row seat belt is used, the buckle may not be fully retained. A seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the second row left hand seat belt buckle free of charge. The recall began november 2, 2005. Owners may contact land rover at 1‑800‑637‑6837.
Recall number 05V501000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
- Risk
- Consequently park may not engage when the lever in the vehicle is moved to park and all indicators show park position is achieved. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle roll-away condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the parking pawl guide plate free of charge. The recall began on november 19, 2005. Owners may contact land rover at 1‑800‑637‑6837.
Recall number 05V502000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Land Rover LR3 66
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Rescinded
- Issue: Following what appears to be a successful software update to the Remote Function Actuator (RFA) or...
- Issue: This SSM is to support the description provided in Technical Bulletin LTB00631 for compact key low...
- Issue: Unable to resolve all customer concerns after successful recharge of a vehicle's primary or...
- When attempting to update the Navigation maps to a newer level the update fails and the Navigation becomes...
- Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Situation: the door mirror may 'judder' during powerfold (manual or automatic) operation and/or may be...
- Situation: the windshield wipers may make a squeak noise, judder, or streak the windshield
- Situation: the exterior a-pillar molding may become loose
- Issue: a customer may report a concern that when the vehicle is started there is no cabin audio at all...
2006 Land Rover LR3 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 14 |
| 4.4L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 |
What 2006 Land Rover LR3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The sunroof shattered when a door was opened. Vehicle was not in motion. Tiny shards of glass fell all over front seats and console of vehicle and continued to fall while driving home.
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 out?
Sunroof glass exploded while the car was parked in a secure parking area.
Upon stopping quickly or suddenly the vehicle's engine stalls creating very dangerous conditions for driver. Happened on highway and intersection to date and nearly created two serious accidents surely would have been fatal had they occurred
Fault with sunroof drain tubes. Tubes become either blocked or eroded, and water leaking into the driver and passenger floorboard. Under the driver's side floor are many electrical wires. As a result of water accumulating under floor, electrical functions of car might fail such as navigation failure, voice command, keyless entry. Car also failed to move from parked position as a result of the water destroying sensors. Cost over $800.00 to replace the sensor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 land rover lr3. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the front passenger's side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The repairs performed were unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 191,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 land rover lr3. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle unexpectedly surged forward twice and crashed into a bush. The vehicle continued to accelerate and then crashed into a building. The contact sustained no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was deemed destroyed.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,589. Updated 12/30/15*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 land rover lr3. While driving at 65 MPH, a loud explosion sound emitted outside the vehicle. The contact noticed that the sun roof glass exploded and fell onto the contact's lap, head, and arms. The contact sustained unknown injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the sun roof was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 102,950.
While on the highway in slow traffic, electronic park brake failure first warning flashed and engine suddenly lost power all lights then gradually appearing with a transmission warning next etc etc. Luckily I was near an exit where I waited on a tow. I then while waiting noticed that my trans selector can move out of park with the key in my hand. My complaint is principally that land rover will not sympathize with me on the fact that because of such a safety hazard that their relevant recalls should extend until the system is fixed properly and not just until the warentee is over.
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Questions about the 2006 Land Rover LR3
Is the 2006 Land Rover LR3 reliable?
Owners have filed 51 complaints about the 2006 Land Rover LR3, 3.0 times a typical LR3 model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2006 Land Rover LR3 year score?
The 2006 Land Rover LR3 scores 22 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Land Rover LR3: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Land Rover LR3?
Suspension, with 14 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles. Next is tires (9).
How many recalls does the 2006 Land Rover LR3 have?
5 recalls, covering steering, fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.
What year does the Land Rover LR3 have bad suspension?
The Land Rover LR3 model years with the most suspension complaints are 2005 (20 complaints) and 2006 (14 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Land Rover LR3 get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Land Rover LR3 range from 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.0L 6-cyl, 4WD) gets 13 city and 18 highway.
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