Power Train Problems of Land Rover LR3

Land Rover LR3 owners have reported 29 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's differential unit (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Land Rover LR3

The Differential Unit problem

Front and rear differential whining resulting in needing to replace   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact rented a 2006 Land Rover Lr3. The contact stated that the vehicle automatically shifted out of park and drove over his girlfriend's legs. A police report was filed. Nhtsa campaign id number 05v502000 (power train:automatic transmission) and Land Rover recall number b023 were referenced.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

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.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

2005 Land Rover Lr3 with 84,000 miles. Both the front and rear differentials have failed and need to be replaced.   Read details...

The Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem

Check for transmission software update, as it initially seemed to have the must discussed problem of harsh and irregular shifting when rolling to a stop and then re-accelerating. This problem has continued intermittantly and now the vehicle sometimes drops completely out of gear when slowing down   Read details...




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