MYRModel Year Report

2006 Land Rover LR3

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2006 Land Rover LR3
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:30.131Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
51
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Suspension

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

2005: 96 complaints 2005 2006: 51 complaints 2006 51 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 8 complaints 2008 2009: 3 complaints 2009
2005: 96 complaints 2005 2006: 51 complaints 2006 51 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 8 complaints 2008 2009: 3 complaints 2009
2005: 96 complaints 2005 2006: 51 complaints 2006 51 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 8 complaints 2008 2009: 3 complaints 2009

2006: 51 complaints

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YearComplaints
200596
200651
200717
20088
20093

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

29% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing rear and air suspension system.

FIRE
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Hoc system not available. Transmission fault steering wheel suspension

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-11

Also filed under Forward collision avoidance

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-11

Tires

18% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

Electrical system

16% · 8 reports
FIRE
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Landrover lr 3 have a known problem of having water collect in the sunroof area due to blockage in some drainage tube from debris.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-06

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and structure

Vehicle speed control

10% · 5 reports
CRASH

Power train

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

INJURY

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-11-02Seat belts05V501000 Certain sport utility vehicles may have been built with a incorrectly built seat belt buckle mountings.

    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.

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    2005-11-19Power train05V502000 Certain sport utility vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.

    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.

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    2006-06-30Electrical system06V131000 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…

    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.

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    2007-03-12Fuel system, gasoline07V011000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tanks. The recall began on March 12, 2007. Owners may contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

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    2007-06-20Equipment07E047000 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.

    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…

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    2008-07-30Steering08V248000 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…

    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…

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Land Rover LR3 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V501000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 05V502000 · Power train
  • Recall 06V131000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 07V011000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E047000 · Equipment
  • Recall 08V248000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Land Rover LR3 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Land Rover LR3?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Land Rover LR3 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.