2008 LAND ROVER LR3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 LAND ROVER LR3
The 2008 LAND ROVER LR3 has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Land Rover for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (3 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 LAND ROVER LR3
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 LAND ROVER LR3, potentially affecting up to 245,845 vehicles.
Recall 07E047000 — EQUIPMENT
| 245,845 vehicles affected
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 LAND ROVER LR3
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 LAND ROVER LR3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LAND ROVER LR3. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE "VEHICLE FAULT SYSTEM SHUTTING DOWN" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL CODES COULD BE SEEN USING A DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (LAND ROVER OF NEW ORLEANS 4032 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD METAIRIE, LA, 70002); HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VARIOUS INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LAND ROVER DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
Safety Rating for the 2008 LAND ROVER LR3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 LAND ROVER LR3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 LAND ROVER LR3
Land Rover has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 LAND ROVER LR3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM72071 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
"ISSUE: CUSTOMERS / DEALERS MAY REPORT A CONCERN WITH THE OPERATION OF THE FRONT OR REAR WINDOW REGULATORS CAUSE: VARIOUS CONDITIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE OPERATION OF THE WINDOW REGULATOR NOT OPERATING"
LTB00644NAS1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SITUATION: MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. CAUSE: THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY CORRODED CHASSIS WIRING HARNESS AT THE REAR LEFT-SIDE CHASSIS-TO-BODY CONNECTOR.
LTB00644NAS1 — STRUCTURE
Technical Bulletin: Rear Left-Side Chassis-to-Body Harness Connector Protective Sleeve
LTB00459NAS2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LTB00426NAS1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LTB00282 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
LAND ROVER: THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ISSUES WITH THE SIDE DOOR LATCH OPERATION. THE DOORS MAY NOT OPEN FROM EITHER SIDE OR MAY NOT LOCK. *RM
LTB-00269 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
LAND ROVER: AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM-COMPRESSOR DELIVERY VALVE AND DRIER REPLACEMENT; SOFTWARE UPDATE. AMBER OR RED SUSPENSION SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM INACTIVE MAY DISPLAY IN THE MESSAGE CENTER OR THERE MAY BE A NOTICEABLE DEGRADATION OF SUSPENSION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. *PE
00084 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
GLASS ROOF PANEL BLIND DIFFICULT TO LATCH - REPAIR PROCEDURE. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 LAND ROVER LR3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LAND ROVER LR3
- 2005 LAND ROVER LR3 — 149 complaints
- 2006 LAND ROVER LR3 — 74 complaints
- 2007 LAND ROVER LR3 — 21 complaints
- 2008 LAND ROVER LR3 (current)
- 2009 LAND ROVER LR3 — 4 complaints
- 2010 LAND ROVER LR3 — 0 complaints
- 2012 LAND ROVER LR3 — 0 complaints
- 2013 LAND ROVER LR3 — 0 complaints
Other LAND ROVER Models
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 1,234 total complaints
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER — 798 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 745 total complaints
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT — 745 total complaints
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE — 539 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 296 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II — 279 total complaints
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — 245 total complaints