Three problems related to power train have been reported for the 2005 Land Rover LR3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Land Rover LR3 based on all problems reported for the 2005 LR3.
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).
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.
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!.