2005 Land Rover LR3 power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Land Rover LR3 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 24, 2025
“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.”
filed Mar 4, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other LR3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 LR3 | 5 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Land Rover LR3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.